You can temporarily secure each section with a rubber band. Keep a spray bottle near you to dampen hair again when it dries.
If you have textured hair, use the comb to twist your hair, not your fingers. If you have naturally straight hair, start by backcombing your hair. Then begin to twist with your fingers. Don’t use a weak dread comb that will snap and break easily. Look for one that has bristles that are strong and close together. [3] X Research source You can purchase a dread comb at many beauty supply stores and Walmart.
If you have coarse, textured hair, then you do not need to use a rubber band. You can remove the rubber bands when the locks stay in shape on their own.
You can buy dread wax at many beauty supply stores and online.
One to two inches (2 ½ to 5 cm) for each square is usually a good size. If you wish, you can secure each section with a rubber band when you are finished sectioning. However, this is not necessary and can be more time consuming.
You can use rubber bands at the roots and ends for the first couple of weeks. Thicker wax is best to begin with because it holds the shape of the locks better than a thinner wax.
You can use rubber bands at the root and ends of the locks to help them stay in shape until they mature.
