Damn haha, well it doesn't seem hard just time consuming.

Getting someone to do dreads that truly knows what they are doing is VERY expensive...most people will charge anywhere from $60. to $75 hr...it's a very tedious and time consuming endeavor...and actually, it's a good idea to trim off a bit from the ends, occasionally...dreads do start to deteriorate with the pressure and abuse that they take...trimming the ends gives a new, more blunt end to give them a healthier appearance...you just palm roll the heck out of them once it's trimmed, so that it doesn't start to unravel...

This from a gorgeous black lady that has the most kickin' set of dreads I've ever seen...and she is in agreement of no wax or additives...just wish she didn't live so far away, or I'd get her to do mine...:-(

Its about six or seven inchs now I think.
Its curly too so that should help it lock faster.
Hows yours?

Ye, it might be doable with shorter hair...mine, on the other hand, is below my bra strap, so I'd end up getting so frustrated that I'd likely end up just pulling it all out...*giggle*

I've done 2 of my ow sets too, It's easy as, and mine are neat! Just takes a little patience and determination, but you can def do you own...although I'd recommend getting someone else to section your dreads, but the actual backcombing? easy to do yourself :)

yeah one inch would give nice-sized dreads, although you could even have a few that are a little bigger or smaller...i love that look....different sized dreads, looks so less 'forced' if you get me LOL

Good luck! :D xx