Wax is evil stuff....trust me. My first set of dreads were ruined by using wax. I used it as directed for the first 6 months or so. By the time my...
How long are your dreads? 'Cause I've got an extra large tam, made of out super soft green & burgandy yarn that needs a home. Let me know if...
I work front line customer service in the tourism industry, so I meet alot of people in a day. I get alot of positive feedback about my...
I crochet extra large hats and dread tams. I had to learn because I couldn't find hats big enough for my hubby and I. I am waiting for the...
I wouldn't reccommend bleach to combat mould in your dreads. Lots of herbs and essential oils are anti-fungal and would help prevent/get rid of...
I've had the best luck with homemade shampoo bars that I found at farmer's markets & craft fairs. I look for bars made with tea tree and hemp...
I haven't experienced any racism, but I had one old gal say to me "That's quite the hair-do you have there." Thinking she liked them, because,...
Sea salt will encourage knotting but may dry out your scalp, and if you already have the itchies, you want to avoid that.
See the "aloe plant" thread for lots of info http://www.hipforums.com/newforums/showthread.php?t=332011&f=209
My hubby works in a dirty enviroment most days too. He just covers his dreads with bandanas. It used to only take one to do it, but now we have to...
Yep-the aloe vera juice that you can consume orally is the best. And I just goop it on and smooth it all over my locks. Sometimes I rinse,...
These are my main DIY dread/scalp treatments: Rosemary and Chamomile tea: boil up a handful of herbs (or a couple of tea bags of each) in a small...
I'm not sure why, but my knitted, recycled silk hat helped to knot my dreads up in their baby phase, when I wore it to bed. I tried wool hats, but...
I use shea butter like any other oil/fat in soap making. It's just gotta be melted down before adding lye, etc to it.
I'd be nervous about using straight shea butter as its greasy and may encourage your dreads to loosen up. I do use small amounts in my shampoo...
Don't get the stuff in a pump bottle unless its 100% aloe vera. Most of those ones have preservitives added that will dry out your dreads and...
Try asking for irrigation tubing, 3/4 inch diameter. They should probably have a few different "psi" sizes giving you a choice of how firm or...
I don't know if it helps the dreading process really, but it does not hinder it. It's good for your scalp and your dreads, conditioning &...
The best things to wear on your head to help encourage the dreading process are loose tams/hats made out of wool and/or silk.
Here's my happy dreadhead pumpkin: [IMG]
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