Ut oh, I already used wax what should I do?

I am about half way through dreading my hair using the backcombing method. I just found this site and had no idea that wax would be harmful. I have been using a good amount of beeswax twice a day for about a week, but only on the half of my head that is dreaded. I also ordered the shampoo/wax kit from dreadheadhq which I now regret. Is there an easy way to remove the wax that has only been in my hair for about a week? What is the best thing to use to hold the dreads together other than wax? (I have super straight and thin white boy hair so if I don't use something it seems like they will fall out). Also will the dreadheadhq shampoo be bad for my dreads? I also bought the dreadheadhq peppa and locking accelerator, are they going to be bad for my dreads too (please say no). Really wish I had found this website first.
updated by @dane-mcmillen: 02/14/15 06:38:07AM

Wax can be removed. Read the Dread Wax Truth and Dread Wax Removal links at the top of the page for info on that.From the kit, the shampoo isn't the worst. It has SLS which has been linked to cancer, and many people say that it dries out the scalp and causes dandruff. The lock peppa I honestly don't know much about, but I wouldn't use it, hair will dread without aid. And the locking accelerator is safe to use. But once you run out it's very easy to make your own a lot cheaper. 1tbsp sea salt in the same bottle filled with water.Don't worry about hair type. If they unravel that's fine. They'll dread anyways. I have straight thin hair and it's dreading up really quick with no products. I do use a wool sweater on my pillow and it's really great for speeding locking Now if your hair is mostly undreaded or is undreaded by the time you remove the wax, maybe you're better off combing them out so you can be sure that it's all out. And then you can start with other more effective methods. It's up to you...I believe you wanted them thicker too?

get a return auth form them imedietly send it all back get your money back u dont want any of itand u dont want anything to hold in your hair it need to move to dread if anything..just a bead nothing elsewow thats alot of wax ok we have 2 options click the wax removal button the sprays lil pricy but has so many other uses its amazing on skin and repels bugs and protects from sun but it also dissolves wax like crazy then theres a xcheaper soap not as effective but will help both are brand new barely tested but seem to help remove waxsend back all the dhhq u dont want any off it at allu want your hair clean freee of all residuesumm if u are just a week in i hate to say it but u should just comb it all out get all that gunk out and start over right dont backcomb twist and rip instead


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Hey thanks for the reply. Yeah, I would prefer to have thicker dreads as I have thin hair to begin with. Paula said:

Wax can be removed. Read the Dread Wax Truth and Dread Wax Removal links at the top of the page for info on that.

From the kit, the shampoo isn't the worst. It has SLS which has been linked to cancer, and many people say that it dries out the scalp and causes dandruff. The lock peppa I honestly don't know much about, but I wouldn't use it, hair will dread without aid. And the locking accelerator is safe to use. But once you run out it's very easy to make your own a lot cheaper. 1tbsp sea salt in the same bottle filled with water.

Don't worry about hair type. If they unravel that's fine. They'll dread anyways. I have straight thin hair and it's dreading up really quick with no products. I do use a wool sweater on my pillow and it's really great for speeding locking


Now if your hair is mostly undreaded or is undreaded by the time you remove the wax, maybe you're better off combing them out so you can be sure that it's all out. And then you can start with other more effective methods. It's up to you...I believe you wanted them thicker too?

How does thin hair dread naturally? It's funny because this all started at total random when a girl I live with said, "can I dread your hair." I didn't think much of it and just said "sure." Now I am really digging them though and want to make sure I have dreads that will last awhile. I think I might go ahead and comb out all my dreads that are done which is about half of my head and remove the wax. I wouldn't mind doing it all naturally as I like the idea of that a lot better. I didn't even know there were different methods and what not. So my question is, how exactly do I go about dreading my hair with no products. Should I section it and just palm roll? I really don't know much about the subject to be honest but I can tell I am dedicated to making this happen and want to do it the best way possible. Knottysleeves said:

I have thin straight hair too, mine dreaded up just fine without any wax or products at all.

It's a myth that any hair type needs wax (or anything else) to "hold" dreads together. Dreads are just sections of matted, knotted hair -- those knots form naturally with time and movement. Wax actually delays the dreading process because it sticks the hairs together and prevents them from moving around. DreadheadHQ recommends a lot of palmrolling after waxing -- this is to make up for all the movement and friction that your hairs would normally get if they weren't coated with wax.

Backcombing is fine. Don't panic if some or lots of it unravels over the next few weeks... that is totally normal. It doesn't make dreads overnight, it only helps kickstart the natural tangling process and forces your hair into sections.

Ditch the products, read the de-waxing guide and try to get the gunk out. Your hair will dread up just fine (and a lot faster) without it. Good luck!

All hair dreads naturally over time my friend. =)Even the finest and straightest.To dread your hair naturally without any products is easy, don't do anything.Don't touch your hair, or brush it or anything.You should use a natural soap when you wash your hair though, it's better for your future dreads because there is no residue.A good majority of people, myself included, love Dr.Bronners natural soaps.=)You can get it at any natural store, or Target, I'm pretty sure.But yeah, don't do anything to your hair.No sectioning, or palm rolling.Just wake up and go, never brush it and after a while it'll start to dread!Here's the website for the soap http://www.drbronner.com/

hey it's been a while. thanks for your message by the way, i haven't been around a comp in a little while that's why i haven't responded. my head is still about half way dreaded (back combed and gunked in wax). what is the best way to comb it out? i'm thinking dishsoap and a lot of conditioner and a normal comb? maybe a brush would be better but i have really thin hair and don't want to lose any of it if possible. after i get the wax out and the hair is straight again i wouldn't mind doing the dreads all natural as i like the idea of that and can tell i am already dedicated and stoked on getting good looking dreads even if it takes time. what tips do you have for me on this? i really don't know much about dreads. should i just not wash my hair and let it do it's thing? should i section it off and palmroll? to be honest i'm hesitant to comb it all out, what would happen if i just left the wax in? soaringeagle said:

get a return auth form them imedietly send it all back get your money back u dont want any of it

and u dont want anything to hold in your hair it need to move to dread if anything..just a bead nothing else

wow thats alot of wax ok we have 2 options click the wax removal button the sprays lil pricy but has so many other uses its amazing on skin and repels bugs and protects from sun but it also dissolves wax like crazy then theres a xcheaper soap not as effective but will help both are brand new barely tested but seem to help remove wax

send back all the dhhq u dont want any off it at all

u want your hair clean freee of all residues

umm if u are just a week in i hate to say it but u should just comb it all out get all that gunk out and start over right dont backcomb twist and rip instead

I'd say just a shit ton of conditioner and a brush, you're going to lose hair, regardless.If you brush it out, you'll lose hair, and if you cut it you do.You'll lose less with the conditioner and brush.I wouldn't recommend dish soap but, than again I don't know much about dish soap and Dreads but, it just doesn't sound to healthy for your hair.

no palm rolling wash and ear just do jothing and dreads formbut like i said if u dint go natural u can twist and rip but id strongly advise u try natural 1stdreads happen by not combing or conduitioning just wash..and wait


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Before I started the dreads all I use to do was wash, no combing or anything but my hair never dreaded. Is that because I used normal shampoo? soaringeagle said:

no palm rolling wash and ear just do jothing and dreads form

but like i said if u dint go natural u can twist and rip but id strongly advise u try natural 1st

dreads happen by not combing or conduitioning just wash..and wait