Absolutely not! It is true that the longer you have your locks the harder it is to remove them without shaving your head (or cutting your hair very short), but it can be done at any point in the lifespan of your locks. All that you need is time, patience, some deep conditioner (I like … Read more
We recommend to wash once a week or so. At the beginning it can be difficult to wash that infrequently if you are accustomed to washing daily. Wait as long as you can after having your dreads put in (up to a week). At the beginning of your dread journey especially, washing has the frustrating … Read more
We can’t speak for all dreadlocks all around the world, but assuming you are following our recommendations then of course your dreads won’t be dirty or smelly. Clean, residue-free hair knots and dreads MUCH better than dirty hair, so if your dreads ARE dirty or smelly, you’re doing it the wrong way! It does bear … Read more
This can be used as a spray, rinse, or soak and is great for helping to squelch those horrible itchies! Thanks to Jennifer Rose of GoddesslocksPA for this recipe! 1 tbsp loose peppermint herb (or tea bag) 1 cup of water (opt. but recommended) 10-20 drops peppermint essential oil (opt. but recommended) 10-20 drops lavendar … Read more
This spray can be used as a wonderful locking accelerator to be used either before or after maintenance to give your dreadies that wonderful, rough feeling without drying them out like sea salt-based products do. (Recommended frequency of use is only once a week.) 1 part 100% pure aloe gel (no colors or additives) 1 … Read more
The biggest and, really, only indicator of dread rot is odor. (If you have discoloration of some kind that you’re concerned about, it is more likely residue build up, or fuzz stuck in your locks than mold.) If your dreadlocks smell like mildew, mold, sweaty gym bag, wet dog, etc. — you probably have dread … Read more
Wax/Oil Removal Deep Cleanse: This deep cleanse is for removal dreadlock wax and/or oils from residue-causing shampoo! (Adapted from the spray recipe by the Weird Sistas.) ½ – ¾ cup baking soda 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 30 – 40 drops lemon eucalyptus OR orange essential oil 30 – 40 drops lavender essential oil … Read more
This baking soda (BS) soak/apple cider vinegar (ACV) rinse is one of the best ways to deep clean your locks periodically. We usually recommend doing it at least twice a year to get your locks good and clean and remove whatever your regular shampoo may by leaving behind! 1/2 – 3/4 cup baking soda 2 … Read more
The figures in this chart are based on an AVERAGE thickness hair. Thinner hair will have small sized dreadlocks than given with the corrolating section size. Likewise, thicker hair will have larger-sized dreadlocks than given for the corrolating section size. (How do you determine the thickness of your hair? Pull it into a ponytail. How … Read more
We have done the ‘grab-n-go’ sectioning for a few people who requested it because they were looking for something that looked a little more ‘organic’ and ‘freeform’ without actually being that way. It is exactly what it sounds like — grabbing a section and then going with it! The caveat to this technique is that you have … Read more
