Keeping dreads fresh and clean is very important because of the thickness and moisture that can cause bacteria growth and infestation of mites if neglect.

Shampooing your locs can take place in the shower if they are extremely long. You will need a few things:

• 2 towels
• deep cleaning shampoo
• moisturizing shampoo
• leave in conditioner
• antiseptic (seabreeze)
• Spray moisturizer
• pomade for palm-rolling

Shampoo Steps

1. If there is a dandruff issue, gently scratch scalp to loosen scaly skin from scalp. Use dandruff shampoo on scalp after completely saturating hair with water and let it sit for 5-10 minute to treat scalp
2. Proceed to shampoo the dreadlocks with deep cleaning shampoo. You will be doing alot of squeezing and shampooing to thoroughly move shampoo thorough out the hair.for 5-10 minutes.
3. Rinse well.
4. Proceed to second shampoo with moisturising shampoo. Hair should really lather up this time and remove any left over dry skin, lint or, perspiration. While shampoo is in your hair pour in antiseptic and continue to shampoo. Let sit for 5-7 minutes.
5. Rinse well. I know this feel good but rinse :) If you like use more after rinse and leave in.
6. Wrap hair with towels to absorb all moisture. Squeeze until all water is removed.
7. Use spray bottle for leave in conditioner if liquid form. Rub leave in cream forms in with hands.
8. Spray moisturizers onto hair to prevent excessive breakage and brittle hair.
9. Palm roll with favorite wax or pomade.

TIP:

I know this was quite a job, but well worth it . Your hair is sweet and your scalp is alive! Seabreeze antiseptic comes in different scents. I do prefer the original without extra ingredients or antiseptic mouthwash. Store brand or Listerine will do. Not mouth rinse.

Maintaining New Dreadlocks

• Hair should be wrapped tight during showers and workouts.
• Lightly spray water free moisturizers and sheen on hair to maintain a shiny healthy hair.
• Hair should not be shampooed for the first 3-4 weeks depending on the softness of the hair.This will allow freshly palm rolled roots to loc.
• Scalp is cleaned with antiseptic. Wipe scalp to refresh and clean scalp.
• Keep hair protected from lint by wrapping it at night.
• Place longer hair in larger braids at night for a wavy look.
• Spritz hair with antiseptic to freshen hair.

My Hubs/Resources:

Learn To Create Fabulous Natural Hair And Locs Is The #1, Most Recent Guide To The Transition, Process, Maintenance And Styles Of People With Afro-textured Hair.

Please visit Final Touch Hair Care for more great hair tips!

How Long Should Twist or Braids Stay in Hair

How To Care For Dry Hair And Scalp

How To Start Dreads On Straight Hair

Twist and Dreads Videos

How To Find A Good Stylist

How To Video On Dreads