I think i *might* get them, but Im setting a general rule. My hair is currently to my nose, when it gets to my shoulders, if i like it normal, ill leave it, if not, im going to dread it. I looked at some, particularlly Rob Zombies, and they are quite nice. So, if all sucks when at my shoulders, im going to give em a go.
I have seen some great ones and terrible ones as well. The nice ones ARE really nice. Hmmmmmmmm...........I wonder in your case rather than "thinking" about it if there is someway you could actually see how Dreads would look on you. Perhaps "Dread Wigs" are sold? If so, I would try one on and know in a second and not even have to purchase. Just a thought. Good Luck!
If you're going to do dreadlocks, just make sure you do them right, not just go without washing for several months (which is what I've seen at my school on 2-3 people...lets just say you don't want that). A site that has very good information on how to do them the right way, cleanly (right after washing!) and even sells products for you to use to create them is www.dreadheadhq.com. If I ever get dreads (probably not, but ya never know) I'm going there. Definitely worth a look
its hard enough with shoulder length hair, but with shoulder length dreads....your in for one hell of a job search
I've seen teens and adults with pink/green hair and mohawks and even big spikes working at WalMart and many dollar stores. Surely dreadlocks won't stop you!