My hairdresser did my prodcut free twist and rip dreads today, but i have some concerns
So previously, i have put in my own dreads using the twist and rip (im abbreviating to TnR) method and i dont prefer to use products. I asked a hairdresser friend of mine to do a new "install" now that my hair is long enough; it is her first time doing it without product and without extensions. I instructed her how to do the TnR method and she also did some backcombing.
My concern is that the beginning of a knot is around midshaft for strands where i have longer hair. So i have close to 1"-2" of backcombed hair that wasnt TnR, but it seems relatively nicely sectioned.
When i have done this myself, there was way less space between the initial knotting and my scalp.
My question is, will this cause an issue with everything getting tangled into one large matte? Is there something i should do semi-regularly to keep it from happening? Should i try to rework the strands that are super loose? I am aware as time goes on they are going to untangle slightly as they work to naturally lock up and i know this product free method may get frizzy and somewhat unsightly. I plan to go to her periodically for root touch up and separating, but im not sure how often might be advisable. I really wanted this set to grow into nice looking dreads as time goes on, but im worried the roots are going to be a bigger issue and hassle than before.
Im rambling, but any advice would be appreciated. Also, if anyone started out like this, i wouldn't mind seeing your progression pics. Thank you guys so much!