I've been dreading the neglect route since the end of october.
after two weeks in the beginning with no washing, scalp itched and burned like the fiery depths of hell, selson blue (one use) solved that. Which brought me to the baking soda/ACV rinses, seemed ok. But at some point i noticed random scab-like spots that released a thin juicy liquid.....prettyscary! That only occurred like twice with in my journey, just so you know. I'dscratch my head and get soft skin under my nails (freaked me out) and used a little more ACV for that next wash. Now after all of this after using BS/ACV wash 2 to 3 times a week, I've noticed white build up it has to be the baking soda on my scalp. I don't know what to do!
I use a spray bottle for the BS (empty cleaner type found at walmart)
1 tablespoon per cup of water (I generally use 2 cups of water)
For ACV I use a pitcher filled to the top and add 1/4 cup or 1/3 (depends)
My mother heavily critisizes me saying I dont know what I'm doing and said her hairdresser said im ruining the health of my scalp. My mom also says my hair looks like its just straight hair stuck together (for reference). But in pictures of early dreads...it seems like thats natural.
Please help!
updated by @preston-consagra: 02/14/15 03:35:32AM