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I've added you as a friend Shawn, but I'll post on here in the meantime. I just have a few questions for you: Sorry if it gets long, I just need to clear some things up so I can be of help.
How long ago do you think it was that you first noticed the hair loss?
How often are you wearing a tam?
Are your dreads heavy and do you notice them pulling at your scalp from the weight?
Since you've stopped twisting completely, have you noticed the hair toward the base of your dreads get a little loser by your scalp?
Are you pulling them back tightly?
Have you used any essential oils before?
I think those are the questions that I have as of now.
Knowing just what I know now though, I would recommend getting the Dreadlock Wax Remover from here: http://shop.dreadlockshampoo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=14 if you can. You can still use the dawn along with it, but you may notice it will help more with the wax removal.
Use the Baking Soda rinse on your scalp carefully, to remove all residue (if any). Hair can not regrow if the scalp is not in optimum condition and free of residues and buildup.
Blood flow is the main importance (next to clean scalp). Because people with dreadlocks can't really massage their scalps to get the blood flow going, I recommend using a comb with metal tangs. Not too sharp, so you don't scrapes though. Just something you can easily get into the loose base of your dreads and rub your scalp with. That will support increased blood flow.
I can help further, once I know your answers. So whenever you get time just let me know. I will do my best to help you!