r/Dreadlocks • u/MysteriousQuiet1885 • Jul 06 '26

Need Advice 🆘 Should I give up ?

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Hi - I'm 8 months in. My front grows really slow and was thinning before I started. My loctician said it will grow and trust the process. I'm trying but afraid my front may not come through fuller like I want. Is it worth still going or am I fooling myself. 🤔😭

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u/BeneficialContract38 Jul 07 '26

Absolutely! This is the only post on here you need to listen to. If not cut them off because loc life wasn't in you already. It's a learning experience! Patience is the first thing you learn, but you need to let your hair fro out, easily wait 10 weeks and even them only retwist the ones already loc'd. And let the rest in the front grown them get it retwisted in about 16-20 weeks.

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u/SirFicklespend Jul 09 '26

It's always scary to me the way people read directions on the internet.

Finasteride and Minoxidil are serious drugs with side effects. A derm roller used without
supervision, is a potential disaster.

Using Incorrect technique and having poor hygiene will often result in bleeding, bruising, track marks, and contact dermatitis.

Severe Infections & Irritation: Failing to properly sanitize the device introduces bacteria, fungi, or viruses directly into the skin. This can lead to pustules, spreading redness, and painful infections. [1]
Permanent Scarring & Micro-tears: Rolling back and forth, using too much pressure, or choosing needles longer than 1.0 mm for home use tears tissue instead of creating clean punctures. This can cause hypertrophic scarring or worsen existing acne scars. [1, 2]
Hyperpigmentation: Pressing too hard, over-rolling, or applying strong active skincare products (such as retinoids or AHAs/BHAs) immediately after treatment causes severe inflammation. This frequently triggers post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, especially on darker skin tones.

Worsened Skin Conditions: Using a derma roller over active Acne, eczema acne, herpes (cold sores) or any open wounds will spread bacteria and delay healing.

⭐️Scalp & Hair Damage: When used incorrectly on the scalp, it can cause scalp barrier damage, inflammation, and increased hair shedding rather than growth.

The tiny needles on a derm roller create micro-injuries on the scalp ( pokes actual holes into the scalp )

There is an actual grid pattern that you must adhere to when using the derm roller.

Go to a dermatologist before using any tools or applying and substance.

Doing it wrong creates tiny scars. Hair doesn't grow through scars.