Dreadlocks
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Well, tell me how you want me to fix it! I can't read minds, you know
Damn, I had no clue.
And how I would look affects you, how, exactly? How does anyone else's look affect your personal life?
The amount of time spent in getting them does NOT take away from the fact that they still make you look unkept, not funny just my truth, it's what how I see them, again not trying to disrespect anyone just giving my opinion on something that was asked.
Exposure to dreads forced me into years of counseling.
Don't be so insensitive.
Looks kill.
I must go hide nao, yes? -nodnod-
Your cruelty knows no bounds
*sobs*
Chocolate and booze?0 -
What kind of chocolate? I've got some vodka nice and chilled.
Well, tell me how you want me to fix it! I can't read minds, you know
Damn, I had no clue.
And how I would look affects you, how, exactly? How does anyone else's look affect your personal life?
The amount of time spent in getting them does NOT take away from the fact that they still make you look unkept, not funny just my truth, it's what how I see them, again not trying to disrespect anyone just giving my opinion on something that was asked.
Exposure to dreads forced me into years of counseling.
Don't be so insensitive.
Looks kill.
I must go hide nao, yes? -nodnod-
Your cruelty knows no bounds
*sobs*
Chocolate and booze?0 -
What kind of chocolate? I've got some vodka nice and chilled.
Well, tell me how you want me to fix it! I can't read minds, you know
Damn, I had no clue.
And how I would look affects you, how, exactly? How does anyone else's look affect your personal life?
The amount of time spent in getting them does NOT take away from the fact that they still make you look unkept, not funny just my truth, it's what how I see them, again not trying to disrespect anyone just giving my opinion on something that was asked.
Exposure to dreads forced me into years of counseling.
Don't be so insensitive.
Looks kill.
I must go hide nao, yes? -nodnod-
Your cruelty knows no bounds
*sobs*
Chocolate and booze?
The kind with extra sugar.
Good bye cruel world!0 -
I knew some people of all different ethnic backgrounds who really rocked their dreads in the 90s. I never seem to see that anymore but part of it could be living in a somewhat conservative area. I don't know. I had long hair myself back then and thought dreads were so cool and would have loved to have them then but I worked full-time and did college debate and neither activity would have allowed that hair for 1 minute...so...
Also, I have heard a lot of debate over people thinking it is culturally offensive for "white people" to have dreads. I don't have an opinion on that. But I know some people who are absolutely LIVID over it. So maybe one thing to consider.
I understand that you don't personally have an opinion and that you're just adding on that last paragraph as an "FYI" for the OP, but multiple different ethnic groups have had a history with dreadlocks, not just the Rastafarian movement.
eta: To clarify, I understand taking other peoples' opinions into account can be important, but the idea that you shouldn't get something because it might offend certain misinformed people is silly to me.
That's how I see it too, if it was in fact something that came from one particular culture I wasn't a part of I would never consider it, but dreads have been around for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Totally get what you're all saying here...I do. Knowing the OP is aware of this and older, I wouldn't imagine it is an issue. But if you were a white teenager with dreads in my high school you probably would have been taken down in the ladies restroom. That's pretty much what I was getting at and nothing more.0 -
And how I would look affects you, how, exactly? How does anyone else's look affect your personal life?
The amount of time spent in getting them does NOT take away from the fact that they still make you look unkept, not funny just my truth, it's what how I see them, again not trying to disrespect anyone just giving my opinion on something that was asked.
I personally don't give two figs on how you look, never said I did. You are very defensive and are lashing out at others when the OP asked for opinions. On the other hand if I don't care for dreadlocks and I come to see you as a professional I would ask for someone else, based on the fact that I think you look unkept and unprofessional. That's where how you look would affect me and you. I'm also very aware that someone may not want to come see me as a professional because I'm fat, okay that's their right. We have our rights to our own opinions and if they are wrong or right is also in our own vision. Just because you see me as wrong does not make it so. Just because I see me as right is all that matters.....TO ME. We as humans do tend to stereotype people and we all have our reasons for it. Again quit being so defensive when my opinion was give for the OP's benefit and not yours.0 -
I did ask for opinions, and I did really mean it when I said all were welcome, but in defense of the people who were offended by the "dirty and homeless" type comments, I guess the thing is that welcoming differing opinions isn't a license to take the filter off altogether, if you know what I mean...like a bit of diplomacy and tact is still a good thing to have even if you're offering a negative opinion.
You have to understand that for someone who has or did have dreadlocks who happens to be a normal, non-dirty or homeless person they might be a bit offended to hear someone dismiss them so categorically because of a fashion choice. Like the woman who is a physician and worked very hard to get where she is today, it's a bit silly to be like "I feel you look unkempt so you couldn't possibly be a good doctor and I would ask to see someone else". But if someone just doesn't like the way they look, I can respect that, it's just maybe presenting it like "I don't like the way that looks" might be a better way to put it than "people with dreadlocks are smelly and dirty" lol. It just seems a little unnecessarily hostile or something. Anyway I'm not trying to start a big fight, that's just how I see it.0 -
I've never seen a homeless person with dreads .-.
Wow, look at who decided to come in and judge people when they're giving their opinion, a faceless wonder that woke up hangry and alone today.Just a tad stereotypical...
Anyway, to the OP if you like dreads go for it but research before jumping right in. Ignore those who are judgemental and ignorant, after all it is only you who can decide.
Go back to where you came from and quit being hangry on a holiday where love is meant to be spread.
I don't think katielauren meant it in a bad way (correct me if I'm wrong lol) but I think by judgmental and ignorant she was making reference to people thinking dreadlocks make a person look homeless and dirty.
Those things require some high maintenance to keep them looking good. I would know, I had to wash them for my friend and apply about 3 different products for her.
This! They are very difficult to maintain.0 -
Nothing wrong with a little sugar high!!!
What kind of chocolate? I've got some vodka nice and chilled.
Well, tell me how you want me to fix it! I can't read minds, you know
Damn, I had no clue.
And how I would look affects you, how, exactly? How does anyone else's look affect your personal life?
The amount of time spent in getting them does NOT take away from the fact that they still make you look unkept, not funny just my truth, it's what how I see them, again not trying to disrespect anyone just giving my opinion on something that was asked.
Exposure to dreads forced me into years of counseling.
Don't be so insensitive.
Looks kill.
I must go hide nao, yes? -nodnod-
Your cruelty knows no bounds
*sobs*
Chocolate and booze?
The kind with extra sugar.
Good bye cruel world!
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I'm not a fan of dreadlocks. I think they make a person look homeless and dirty.
I'm not homeless or dirty. I am a well-respected physician and mother runner.
And my locks are awesome.
Go straight to hell.
Well with that mouth, I cant believe you are that well-respected!
FYI: This post asked for an OPINION and the poster gave it! Too bad you didnt like!!0 -
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And how I would look affects you, how, exactly? How does anyone else's look affect your personal life?
The amount of time spent in getting them does NOT take away from the fact that they still make you look unkept, not funny just my truth, it's what how I see them, again not trying to disrespect anyone just giving my opinion on something that was asked.
I personally don't give two figs on how you look, never said I did. You are very defensive and are lashing out at others when the OP asked for opinions. On the other hand if I don't care for dreadlocks and I come to see you as a professional I would ask for someone else, based on the fact that I think you look unkept and unprofessional. That's where how you look would affect me and you. I'm also very aware that someone may not want to come see me as a professional because I'm fat, okay that's their right. We have our rights to our own opinions and if they are wrong or right is also in our own vision. Just because you see me as wrong does not make it so. Just because I see me as right is all that matters.....TO ME. We as humans do tend to stereotype people and we all have our reasons for it. Again quit being so defensive when my opinion was give for the OP's benefit and not yours.0 -
I'm not a fan of dreadlocks. I think they make a person look homeless and dirty.
I'm not homeless or dirty. I am a well-respected physician and mother runner.
And my locks are awesome.
Go straight to hell.
Well with that mouth, I cant believe you are that well-respected!
FYI: This post asked for an OPINION and the poster gave it! Too bad you didnt like!!
Yeah but again "opinion" isn't "license to say anything that comes into your head" necessarily, it's still possible to be polite while giving a differing opinion. If someone asked about hair dying and I said "everyone who dyes their hair is a smelly pirate hooker" don't you think that would also elicit some strong responses, because it's a silly and unfair thing to say?0 -
They're a commitment and difficult to maintain, but so are a lot of styles. I think they're really cool and unique. I wanted them for a very long time, but my hair was a pixie cut through most of college and now I've got a corporate job and have to look and dress to fit the bill. Do your research and make sure you've got an experienced hair dresser, but I say go for it! Live on the wild side and do something fun while you can!0
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I'm not a fan of dreadlocks. I think they make a person look homeless and dirty.
I'm not homeless or dirty. I am a well-respected physician and mother runner.
And my locks are awesome.
Go straight to hell.
Well with that mouth, I cant believe you are that well-respected!
FYI: This post asked for an OPINION and the poster gave it! Too bad you didnt like!!
Yeah but again "opinion" isn't "license to say anything that comes into your head" necessarily, it's still possible to be polite while giving a differing opinion. If someone asked about hair dying and I said "everyone who dyes their hair is a smelly pirate hooker" don't you think that would also elicit some strong responses, because it's a silly and unfair thing to say?
So in other words you want the opinion of: oh I love them! They look so awesome! Gotcha!0 -
I'm not a fan of dreadlocks. I think they make a person look homeless and dirty.
I'm not homeless or dirty. I am a well-respected physician and mother runner.
And my locks are awesome.
Go straight to hell.
Well with that mouth, I cant believe you are that well-respected!
FYI: This post asked for an OPINION and the poster gave it! Too bad you didnt like!!
Yeah but again "opinion" isn't "license to say anything that comes into your head" necessarily, it's still possible to be polite while giving a differing opinion. If someone asked about hair dying and I said "everyone who dyes their hair is a smelly pirate hooker" don't you think that would also elicit some strong responses, because it's a silly and unfair thing to say?
Oh and lets not forget the "Go straight to hell" comment. I bet that was ok though right?0 -
Nope, as I said in my second-last comment, all I'm looking for is polite and respectful dialogue all around, you're welcome to say you don't like the way they look, and I totally respect that.
ETA the problem is that comments like "people with dreadlocks are dirty and unkempt" are a judgement on the person themselves, not their fashion choices, and for someone to tell a physician she looks dirty and homeless is pretty silly. I can understand her strong reaction in that particular situation.0 -
Since I have not read the rest of this topic. This is directly to the OP.
To the OP, maybe you can try out dreads with some yarn braids. You can also leave the braids in until hair locks and gets to your desired length. I don't know if you are black or white. That method may work better if you are black with kinky natural hair growing from your roots. I am still at a wonder as to how white people get their hair to lock. Where as if I don't work my roots when wear any style ( I am wearing my natural texture) My hair will start locking within a few days. But that is because each little curl wraps around itself.
But at least with yarn braids, you can see how you would look like them and try them out.0 -
Since I have not read the rest of this topic. This is directly to the OP.
To the OP, maybe you can try out dreads with some yarn braids. You can also leave the braids in until hair locks and gets to your desired length. I don't know if you are black or white. That method may work better if you are black with kinky natural hair growing from your roots. I am still at a wonder as to how white people get their hair to lock. Where as if I don't work my roots when wear any style ( I am wearing my natural texture) My hair will start locking within a few days. But that is because each little curl wraps around itself.
But at least with yarn braids, you can see how you would look like them and try them out.
That's an interesting idea! I'm a mutt lol, of Arab/British Isles descent, my features are Arabic but colouring is about as white as it gets haha...but, my hair is very thick and mats easily, and has a natural curl, so I think they would hold ok.0 -
Nope, as I said in my second-last comment, all I'm looking for is polite and respectful dialogue all around, you're welcome to say you don't like the way they look, and I totally respect that.
ETA the problem is that comments like "people with dreadlocks are dirty and unkempt" are a judgement on the person themselves, not their fashion choices, and for someone to tell a physician she looks dirty and homeless is pretty silly. I can understand her strong reaction in that particular situation.
First No one told a physican she looked homeless and dirty. You asked for an opinion and you got. Thats what they think. Its too bad that people are so insecure with themselves they cant look past it and take it to personally. If you are confident in yourself then you shall have no worries but see thats my opinion. Now I am out!0 -
Nope, as I said in my second-last comment, all I'm looking for is polite and respectful dialogue all around, you're welcome to say you don't like the way they look, and I totally respect that.
ETA the problem is that comments like "people with dreadlocks are dirty and unkempt" are a judgement on the person themselves, not their fashion choices, and for someone to tell a physician she looks dirty and homeless is pretty silly. I can understand her strong reaction in that particular situation.
First No one told a physican she looked homeless and dirty. You asked for an opinion and you got. Thats what they think. Its too bad that people are so insecure with themselves they cant look past it and take it to personally. If you are confident in yourself then you shall have no worries but see thats my opinion. Now I am out!
lol did you even read the quote you quoted?0 -
I'm not a fan of dreadlocks. I think they make a person look homeless and dirty.
Totally agree. I don't think it looks good for business either0 -
I'm not a fan of dreadlocks. I think they make a person look homeless and dirty.
I think they're kind of cool, because they remind me of 'Predator.'
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I'm not a fan of dreadlocks. I think they make a person look homeless and dirty.
I'm not homeless or dirty. I am a well-respected physician and mother runner.
And my locks are awesome.
Go straight to hell.
Well with that mouth, I cant believe you are that well-respected!
FYI: This post asked for an OPINION and the poster gave it! Too bad you didnt like!!
Yeah but again "opinion" isn't "license to say anything that comes into your head" necessarily, it's still possible to be polite while giving a differing opinion. If someone asked about hair dying and I said "everyone who dyes their hair is a smelly pirate hooker" don't you think that would also elicit some strong responses, because it's a silly and unfair thing to say?
Woah. So I guess my opinion only counts when it's something nice and flattering? If you can't shrug your shoulders and say "eh. Whatever." then you have issues. If someone said that I'm a smelly pirate hooker because I dye my hair it wouldn't get my panties in a bunch. I'd probably laugh and say "Yaaaaaar! Shiver me timbers aye but you be right you scurvy livered lizard!":laugh:0 -
I guess it's just the way I see it, "disagreeing with" and "insulting" aren't the same thing. It is possible to say you don't like something in a way that's not insulting. That's all. I'm not even insulted, I'm just saying I can see how someone would be.0
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Nothing wrong with a little sugar high!!!
What kind of chocolate? I've got some vodka nice and chilled.
Well, tell me how you want me to fix it! I can't read minds, you know
Damn, I had no clue.
And how I would look affects you, how, exactly? How does anyone else's look affect your personal life?
The amount of time spent in getting them does NOT take away from the fact that they still make you look unkept, not funny just my truth, it's what how I see them, again not trying to disrespect anyone just giving my opinion on something that was asked.
Exposure to dreads forced me into years of counseling.
Don't be so insensitive.
Looks kill.
I must go hide nao, yes? -nodnod-
Your cruelty knows no bounds
*sobs*
Chocolate and booze?
The kind with extra sugar.
Good bye cruel world!
Sorry.
Just got back from my sugar trip.
I've checked myself in to rehab.
But I got these biltch'n dreadlocks now . . .
I keed! I keed!
I'm not in rehab . . .0 -
Dammit, now I want chocolate and booze lol0
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lol of course this thread turned into a *people with dreadlocks are gross & homeless* one
:noway: :laugh:0 -
PICS??!?!?!!
Nothing wrong with a little sugar high!!!
What kind of chocolate? I've got some vodka nice and chilled.
Well, tell me how you want me to fix it! I can't read minds, you know
Damn, I had no clue.
And how I would look affects you, how, exactly? How does anyone else's look affect your personal life?
The amount of time spent in getting them does NOT take away from the fact that they still make you look unkept, not funny just my truth, it's what how I see them, again not trying to disrespect anyone just giving my opinion on something that was asked.
Exposure to dreads forced me into years of counseling.
Don't be so insensitive.
Looks kill.
I must go hide nao, yes? -nodnod-
Your cruelty knows no bounds
*sobs*
Chocolate and booze?
The kind with extra sugar.
Good bye cruel world!
Sorry.
Just got back from my sugar trip.
I've checked myself in to rehab.
But I got these biltch'n dreadlocks now . . .
I keed! I keed!
I'm not in rehab . . .0 -
lol of course this thread turned into a *people with dreadlocks are gross & homeless* one
:noway: :laugh:
Yeah I guess I should have seen that coming lol0 -
I'm not a fan of dreadlocks. I think they make a person look homeless and dirty.
Totally agree. I don't think it looks good for business either
Gonna agree and disagree at the same time. Yeah I know this is just horrible and permeating stereotypes but if I go to my CPA and she has dreads with beads all up in there I'd be disturbed...yet if I was grabbing a microbrew with friends in a bar and was served by the same woman with the same dreads I'd think she looked cool.0 -
I'm not a fan of dreadlocks. I think they make a person look homeless and dirty.
I think they're kind of cool, because they remind me of 'Predator.'
I'm not even kidding--this is one of my favorite movies/book series/science fiction topics... And it may have had a large hand in influencing my wanting dreadlocks.0
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