Caring For Your Dreadlocks

The beauty of dreadlocks is low maintenance – just wash and go. You can run in the rain, swim until you turn into a prune, or exercise those unwanted pounds away, and your dreadlocks will never need a "re-touch." Never worry about conditioners, perms, beeswax, or on-going treatments again. Caring for natural dreads is little different than caring for twisted dreadlocks.

Natural Dreadlocks

Cleaning your dreadlocks is very important. Contrary to what most believe, keeping your hair and scalp clean helps growth and strength. Shampoo your dreadlocks just as the instructions suggest - wash, rinse, and repeat. Use natural shampoo, oils, and cleanser will help prevent itching and dandruff.

Fresh Twisted Dreadlocks

Washing fresh twisted dreadlocks is little more delicate. During the first few weeks, your new dreadlocks will be weak and easy to untwist. Try to wash them about once every six days with natural soaps or shampoos.

Other Tips

As time goes on, you will learn to know your hair and dreadlocks better than anyone. In addition, you will know how to give them the best personal care possible. Here are few tips for caring and growing great dreadlocks.  There are more tips in our resource guide.

• Dye or bleach your hair before it dreadlocks. Chemicals can have a negative effect on your dreadlocks and cause them to become weak.

• Get a big hat. If you would like to wear a hat with your dreadlocks, you will need a large one. Visit a cultural shop and find nice big hats made specifically for dreadlocks.

• Experiment. Try different ways of growing, cleaning, oiling, and styling. Due to different textures of hair no one technique will work for everyone.

We offer many more easy tips and techniques in the book to reduce those expensive trips to the loctician.  Plus other unique ways to care for your locks.

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