should i dilute knotty boy dread shampoo?

i think i remember reading somewhere that certain dreadlock shampoos should be diluted, the one i read about was dr bronner's but i got knotty boy dread shampoo and was wondering if i should dilute this one as well.

i don't actually have dreads and don't plan on getting them, but i have thick curly/wavy hair and have never liked the way most shampoos (like suave, etc) has made my hair look/feel.

figured this is the appropriate forum though

thanks for any input/advice people

edit: i've used it a few times without diluting and it hasn't caused *problems* but it does feel a little strange when washing, intense-like

 

No Simple Answer Really, With Dr B They Say 12.1 Is Best,

Guess You Have To Experiment And Find Out What Works For YOU....

Sorry I Couldn't Be More Helpful....



Cheers Glen.

 

Save yourself some cash and go the baking soda and water

 

haha no, thanks Glen that's helpful. i think i'm going to put some in a container and do a little bit of experimenting with it and see what happens, little bit at a time so i don't go ruining the whole bottle heh

Scott, i've never heard that before but i did a quick google search and i am very intrigued! that would certainly save me lots of money. i got the knotty boy as a christmas present so i'm definitely going to use it up but i will no doubt look into the baking soda (and vinegar) shampoo treatment when that's all out

thanks to both of you

 

Some soaps/shampoos are recommended for dilution before using on dreadlocks, Dr Bs is the usual one but sometimes it's recommended for Lush's soaps too. The reason for this is because the soaps are quite strong and thick and so it takes a long time to fully rinse it out of dreadlocks and it's important to fully rinse soaps out of dreads. Obviously it's much easier to wash soaps out of non-dreaded hair so it's not really a problem for you I shouldn't think. Also the Knotty Boy shampoo is marketed specifically towards dreads and therefore should be residue free anyway and wash out without a problem. The only problems I've encountered with KB soaps is that their bar soaps can irritate eyes! no problems with the soaps, but watch the eyes if you have a bar soap.

 

Two three table spoons of baking soda and a big bowl, then jump in your morning shower to rinse.

One cool thing about using baking soda for your shampoo is its in most clean house holds...if i drive across state to see family or friends...they already have my shampoo waiting and they dont even know it.

 

I've tried baking soda, doesn't really work for my hair too well, but that's me. I personally love T-gel, I just squeeze a dot on my hand and lather it with the water, but it's true you do have to rinse very thoroughly.
Hope maybe that helped a bit.

 

Read about the "curly girl method"

 

I use this shampoo called organix. It's not organic. It is amazing on my hair though. And I use the same brands macadamia nut oil and coconut oil. I mix the coconut oil into the conditioner. I have also heard towal drying curly hair isn't good for it. Wrap silk shirt or soft cotton shirt on it to dry it and also at night wrap it in a silky scarf to keep it from breaking causing frizz.

 

Also you can buy spray shampoo that's like dry shampoo. It's combs through your hair for people who can't wash hair daily. It does help for curly hair.

 

Maybe we could just edit our previous posts if we have more to say instead of posting two more?