What is the best way to maintain dreadlocks?

Tips to keep your dreadlocks looking good

1. Apply hair fertiliser daily to strengthen and nourish the hair.
2. Apply a sheen spray to your dreadlocks three times a week for maximum shine.
3. Use an uplifting shampoo (it exfoliates the scalp) once a month to reduce flakes and relieve itching.

How often should I get dreadlock maintenance?

Washing, moisturizing, and protecting your dreads will ensure your hair grows well and stays healthy. You will want to regularly (every two to three weeks) wash and detox hair to remove any products, oil, or debris trapped in the strands and scalp.

Do dreadlocks need maintenance?

Maintaining dreadlocks is very different from maintaining other natural hair styles. Dreadlocks don’t need to be brushed and don’t require regular trimming. Like other natural hair styles dreadlocks need to be kept clean. Contrary to popular belief clean dreads lock up and tighten faster than dirty dreads.

How do beginners take care of their dreads?

As you begin your starter loc journey consider these five tips.

1. Allow it to grow with little to no manipulation.
2. Limit hair products.
3. Use natural oils.
4. Pay attention to the frequency of wash days.
5. Say no to deep conditioning.

Is it better to Retwist dreads wet or dry?

Is it better to retwist dreads wet or dry? Both hairstylists, Erinn Courtney and Chimere Faulk, agree that retwisting wet hair is both easier and better for your hair. Wet hair is more elastic and malleable to twist, says Courtney, whereas twisting dry hair can cause breakage and damage.

Are dreadlocks high maintenance?

Dreadlocks can be high or low maintenance depending on the method you choose. Younger dreadlocks tend to be much higher maintenance whereas older, more mature, dreadlocks tend to be lower maintenance. The free-form and crochet method is a lower maintenance option.

Are dreadlocks clean or dirty?

No matter what you do, those dreadlocks are dirty So depending on your style, sure dreads can be very dirty. Or they can be very clean. The general recommendation is to wash your dreads every 1-2 weeks with a residue-free shampoo. Now, washing your hair once weekly actually isn’t unhygienic.

What can I use to moisturize my dreads?

A natural oil like coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, castor oil and jojoba oil all provide great benefits to moisturizing dry dreads. However, rather than slathering the oil directly onto your hair, try mixing it with water in a spritzer bottle to create your own daily moisture mist.