Best way to start..

Okay I have made the decision to go the natural route in creating my dreadlocks. Now I just have a couple questions that I haven't been able to find answers to in my hours of reading through the forums! I know that I should space out the days between washing my hair. Well I shower daily so on the days that I don't wash my dreads should I avoid getting my hair wet in the shower or just let it be? Damn, I know I had another question in my mind but forgive me, I tend to be a bit forgetful.. must be the herb Hopefully I remember.. Thanks and Peace!