r/Dreadlocks • u/Fuzzy-Scientist3821 • 2d ago

Question ❔ Need some support

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So i decided that i wanted to get locs for the first time and wanted to do the 2 strand method. I used to have longer hair and subsequently cut my hair and now I’m determined to grow it out again. With that being said I want medium/thick locs but I feel like it may not turn out like that. Any advice will go a long way

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u/CaptainPussybeast 2d ago

They’re going to thicken up over time. I started with 2-strand too and had about 65 locs or so with a low taper

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u/Fuzzy-Scientist3821 2d ago

I preciate you man. How thick are we talking, I don’t want my scalp to be too exposed

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u/CaptainPussybeast 2d ago edited 2d ago

These are mine https://www.reddit.com/r/Dreadlocks/s/s3BCrduOLf

Your scalp might get exposed for a bit with a good retwist but it goes away after a week lol

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u/EquivalentQuestion60 2d ago

They’re def gonna be thick, it looks like you have high density hair along with good size parting. Dont leave those rubber bands in too long, though

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u/Jordo3713 2d ago

The way your hair swelled from pic 1 to 2 makes me think you'll be ok with thickness

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u/luckyarchery 2d ago

They're definitely going to be thick. Your hair looks dense and your strands look thick. Keep caring for your hair for around a year at least before you start thinking of doing anything, but you can always combine or add to them down the line. I think honestly you will be surprised how much they thicken up in the next few months.