Hi all, joined yesterday, starting my dreads today. I have super fine caucasian hair that frizzes and tangles horribly and slides out of every style. Normally I use some really heavy-duty conditioner to keep my hair from forming giant mats every time I move my head.I've been reading DHHQ for a year and a half, planning on doing dreads when I could afford the products. I'm glad I found this site, but I still have to admit that I still really like the neat, organized dreads I saw there. I really want cornrows, but my hair won't stay in them for more than a couple of days. I haven't seen any naturally-formed dreadlocks that had the look I love.
Today I wanted to get all the product gunk out of my hair, so I started my shower with a baking soda rinse with rosemary oil, tea tree oil, and lavender oil. After a white vinegar rinse, my hair was nasty. It was super sticky and horrible. I washed it with Dr. Bronner's and borax a couple of times, and now it's not so bad, but it's a little discouraging.
Is this just the result of product buildup? Is there anything else I can do to detox my hair? Is baking soda/vinegar just supposed to feel like this?
updated by @rachel-maness: 02/14/15 06:15:18AM