new dreads, help me out.

okay,

so i have had dreads for probably about a month.

they are already starting to lock up a bit, but not much.

i started washing them every day when i showered, and i think it is because of this that they started to unravel completely. so now, i still shower daily but only wash them weekly.

also, i know that keeping dreads wet will start mold, and i longboard frequently, even if it is 100 degrees out.

so, i have a few questions.


what should i use to clean them? right now, i just rinse them while im in the shower, however occasionally i will use the shampoo "Prell" ( but rarely, because i am skeptical of using it with my dreads) and i soak them in hott water in a pan usually with some salt/baking soda in it. also something i use green tea in the hot water, just to give them a nice scent.

please judge me and tell me what i should be doing/what i am doing wrong.


also, like i said, i longboard, and it tends to be very hot out, and i am scared that my dreads will get moldy from my sweat, however i also feel like when i come home, if i take a shower, its just wetting them more, and too often.


and, as far as rubber bands, i have a few in a couple of my dreads, but i should probably take them out because they will melt into my hair eventually. ive used hemp before to just tie them, just like the elastics do.

also, i know everyone hates wax. but i will be starting a job soon, and i can have my hair however i want it, as long as it looks neat. therefore, i think i want to use VERY minimal wax in my hair, and just pretty much boil it out?


please help me out

 

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Don't use wax. You'll regret it. When it comes down to it, if you need to be neat with your job, dreadlocks probably aren't best (especially young ones).
Use longboarding as a way to ensure your hair dries properly in the sun.
Just wash them when you feel they need it. For new baby dreadies I'd stick with baking soda or just water, until they are locked enough to handle normal shampoo or whatever method of washing you like.
Unraveling is natural and expected and good, don't worry about that.
Ditch the bands.
What else... There are people here with neat looking dreadlocks, but Im not the best to ask advice about that

 

Methinks You Should Dress More Warmly, A Cold Like That Can Quite Easily

Turn Into A Nasty Case Of Flu....



Cheers Glen.

 

Haha my immune system is powered by a secret source only me and superman know about.

I'm just a chronic smoker.

 

"please judge me" that's a new one.
get rid of bands, hemp or anything that binds the hair. it needs to be able to move to lock.

you an use aloe gel (pure, no additives) instead of wax and it washes out

 

Another alternative to wax is Coca-Cola or Pepsi its just as sticky and it washes out easier. If you have blonde hair than maybe some pineapple soda or sprite.

 

Ive done alot of dreadz and have to say dont wash your hair for at least a month- then wash it as often as you like. Just give it time to let the natural oils set your locks, no wax is needed, if its messy stitch it in wiv a little cotton to keep it tidy. Swim in the sea salt water helps them bind-

The first 6 months is the hardest, once you get over the vainity part and stop worrying dreadlocks seen to form i kinda know what im on about check out a few headz ive worked on.

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Good luck on your dready journey!

 

I Have Always Believed For Hair To Lock Up Quickly, It Had To Be Clean

And Oil Free, So The Friction Between The Dry Clean Hair Created The

Dread, Oil Only Caused The Hair To Slip Rather Than Lock........

I Clearly Had It Totally Ass About....



Cheers Glen.

 

Ive done locks in clean hair (freshly washed) and unwashed (over 2 weeks) and i have to say the unwashed hair was easier (altho not as pleasant to do) i meant dont wash the hair onced it locked up for a month, I would advice not to wash the hair for a few days before locking but everyones hair is different !
I wash my dreads heaps in summer and not so often in winter, you kinda learn to go with your environment of where you live and life style. If your head is itchy (and you havent nits) wash your dreadz. Never let them dry naturally in cold wer weather this makes them moldy and smell..
Use a natural organic shampoo and wash like you would normal hair, but dont scrub the scalp, massage it, this will help stimulate the locking and not pull hairs out..

No worries Glen, i dont really really think there is a right or wrong way - ohh hang on that cola or fizzy pop post wasnt serious was it??? thats so wrong!

 

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Cheers Glen.

 

Nobody wants to listen to people telling them to just keep their hair clean and eventually they will have wicked locks. They would rather listen to people who tell them to backcomb, wax, or not wash their stinking head for a month :smilielol5: Just like a human to think they can do something better than nature.

 

This thread made my eye twitch....

 

thanks to everyone who wasnt a fuck

 

the advice is much appreciated!

 

Ehh wut?

You won't be doing yourself, anyone that's in your close proximity or your future locks any favours by letting your hair get greasy, sure it's a good idea to ease off washing regularly/every day, but do it gradually.

 

I Don't Think I Contributed Anything That Resembled Good Advice, But

Let Me Welcome You To The Dready Forum....

Youv'e Already Seen The Worst Of Us, Please Stick Around, The Best Is

Yet To Come.....



Cheers Glen.

 

hahaha, thank you veryy much!

 

another question i just realized i should ask!

i want to dye a couple of my dreads, im guessing that should be done before they lock up?

 

hahaha no point taken!

Sticky soaked soda hair is defo not reconmended!!!