Dread Pirate Captain Starr, an intro
@dylan-avius-starr
11 years ago
6 posts
updated by @dylan-avius-starr: 02/03/18 03:17:02PM
Glad you rectified what the salon did, sounds like they did interlocking or something(?), not sure but if so, it's a really bad method, so great that you undid it.
I can't help you on the baking soda or apple cider vinegar, but I know that with the sea salt spray, you only want to leave it on your hair for an hour or two before you rinse it out, otherwise it can dry the hair and/or scalp. Don't be afraid to wash your hair often though, dreads love water! You'll notice how good the water is at helping dreads form, and of course, clean hair dreads better anyway, so washing your hair two or three times a week will be good.
The ends, just leave them as they are. For a lot of people, the ends stay loose, so they're a bit wispy and undreaded at the ends (which is fine, because the rest of the dread will be dreaded, so nothing will come undone). For some people, the ends blunt themselves, and for some, they get a mix of both. Either way, they ends will be OK
As for the itch...when you do the apple cider vinegar after the baking soda, you can add some essential oils. I have a shampoo with tea tree oil, and I think that's the one that helps with dandruff and etc. I could be wrong, but I know that some of those essential oils are great for easing dandruff and itchiness. I have terrible eczema, and my scalp is hardly ever itchy anymore, so if it helps me, it should help you.
@dylan-avius-starr
11 years ago
6 posts
@marcellus-wallace
11 years ago
46 posts
Also don't forget to do the final rinse with cold water, it will close the pores on your scalp and won't dry your skin out like hot water (if that's what you use). You should also keep in mind that it may take some time for your scalp to adjust to its new environment and pH level.