Recommended Shampoo List
We spend a significant amount of time on dreadlock forums and one of the most common question we see people asking is “Is —[insert product brand/name here]– good to use on dreads?” Well, we’ve …
Dreadlock Basics
Some of the most commonly asked questions when folks are first considering and researching dreadlocks…
What is the difference between dreadlocks that are “locked” and dreadlocks that are “mature”?
Within the dreadlock community there is a lot of terminology that is sometimes thrown around and not a whole lot out there to clarify what exactly that terminology means! “Locked” is a term …
I can’t afford to come in and get my locks worked on by you guys. Can I just come in to have you show me how to do it myself?
We do offer some workshops that help teach folks how to do some home maintenance techniques, but our Dreadlock Education section of the website has a HUGE database of information dedicated especially to …
When can I start adding hair wraps and/or beads to my dreadlocks?
The good news for those of you just itching to accessorize your new locks is that there is NO wait! But, there is a trick to making sure you’re wearing them the “right” …
Is it better to have my ends loose and wispy OR rounded and blunted?
Neither is inherently better or worse than the other. Ultimately it comes down to a matter of personal, aesthetic preference. Many folks believe (correctly) that having loose, wispy ends help facilitate faster, more …
Should I cover my dreadlocks when I sleep at night?
This is question that we have puzzled over for years to come to a conclusion that we feel comfortable sharing here and the general answer is: YES. However, it’s not a step that …
Is it true that people with dreadlocks are more likely to get lice/bugs?
NO!!! Honestly, we’re not exactly sure where this myth comes from. Our best guess it that people are associating lice with uncleanliness; another myth about dreadlocks. (We promise that dreadlocks absolutely SHOULD be …
I work out regularly and I get pretty sweaty! What can I do between washes to keep my scalp and my locks fresh?
As mentioned on the page about Washing, you should only wash your locks 1 – 2x per week. If you’re someone who is really active, it can be really challenging to limit yourself …
What about going swimming in pools/the ocean/fresh water? Can I get my dreads wet?
In an ideal world you would try to hold off on getting your hair wet except for days when you are planning (or might plan to) wash your locks anyway so they aren’t …
How to Care for “Partial” Dreadlocks
Even if you only have one dread, you need to at the very least keep them CLEAN and keep them SEPARATE! Dreadlocks, whether you have one or one hundred, always have a tendency to want to “eat”/suck in any loose hair around them. Unless you want to end up with mega-dreads you need to regularly run your fingers through your hair around the dreads to make sure none of the hair you want left loose is getting tangled into the locks.
