Adventures with Dreads

I recently got really interested in synthetic dreads, and decided I wanted to take a stab at making my own.  After lots of research I decided on single ended dreads made from 100% Kanekalon hair. Here's how I laid out my hair

It was way easier to separate the hair this way.
How much you use per dread depends on how big you want them. I used medium size dreads and used 6 packages but I could have definitely used more in my hair. I used this tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Synthetic-Dreads-Making-Solid-Single-Ended-Dr/ and loved it.
I wouldn't buy a backcombing comb though mine broke after just a few dreads. So I went down to the store and bought one of the simple 97 cent combs and it was perfect. To seal them I used a wet wash cloth over the dread and steamed them with a straightener.

I also did the transitional and candy cane dreads. Those can be found on the link I provided.

Here's a small sample of what I ended up with. When I was done I had 50 dreads in all. I had a friend of mine put them in, it took around 3-4 hours to complete. She braided them in and used the small clear rubber bands from Walmart. Here's the end result.

Styling was my next task. I always wear a headband in the front. I like the half ties that's pictured below the best. Putting it all up in one ponytail causes too much pull on my head.

I bought a net today and it's worked out pretty well so far, it's nice since it's been so hot lately. It lets air flow through very nicely.

To sleep at night I use a black satin hair cap http://www.walmart.com/ip/Evolve-Go-Satin-Black-Wrap/15724230 to protect them.
This was my first attempt at making and wearing dreads. I love them. I will probably wait until winter to do them again, but I will definitely be trying them again.