Dreadlock maintenance

Dreadlocks are negatively associated with hippies, marijuana, a lack of hygiene, etcetera. If you have dreads, I’m sure someone has given you an unpleasant stare or a piece of advice that you never asked for.

This guide on How To Care For Dreadlocks is a way to improvise whatever you have been doing wrong till now so that your locs don't suffer for you.

Dreadlocks require regular maintenance to avoid a dirty and unkempt look. Here is the best shampoo for dreadlocks to keep the hair intact, clean, and refreshed.

One of the first things I experienced when I got dreads was learning how to deal with an itchy scalp. For months my scalp was sore, inflamed, and covered in red spots. I was constantly

We'll explore everything you need to know about detoxing your dreadlocks from start to finish.

Please enjoy my more up to date and extensive locs tutorial! Huge thankyou to Del Walker, Jeryce Dianingana, Wellington Gaius-Obaseki and Shiloh Ragins for helping me with this tutorial and suggesting things to include! Locs are one of my favourite hairstyles so I really wanted to share this information and my techniques for achieving this style.

Expect some maintenance to be required when DIY'ing your locs vs. seeing a loctician. Here are some essential tips to ensure you're not filled with regret later...