Elastic rubber bands that are too loose are ineffective and tend to slide off which is just a waste of time however elastic bands that are too tight especially at the roots can inhibit the locking process restricting hair movement to form the knots needed for dreadlocks.
Rubber band starter dreads.
Don t make the rubber bands too loose or too tight.
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When you first start the dreads you can save yourself a lot of time by putting rubber bands on the roots and tips of each dread.
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There is a right way to use bands they can actually work against you if you put them on too tight or put them in the wrong area etc.
Starter locs coil method.
How to use rubber bands at the roots of your dreadlocks.
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