Scalp gunk and itchies?
@cristin-nessen
12 years ago
158 posts
updated by @cristin-nessen: 02/14/15 08:12:35AM
@soaring-eagle
12 years ago
29,637 posts
how are u mixing the bs
are u using acv
and oils
how are u rinsing
temp of water
hard water?
the itch is dryness usualy (if yor using sea salt alot cut way back)
the acgv helps
filtered or boiled water will make the bs dissolve better in hasrd water
making it strong enough to remove the dead skin paste helps
oils help
bs will exfoliate removing the dry dead skin turning it into a paste if its not srrong enough or the rinse not powerful enough to remove the paste it stays
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@cristin-nessen
12 years ago
158 posts
@soaring-eagle
12 years ago
29,637 posts
all sounds pretty good except possibly the water
and.. the salt u might want to only use every so often 1 outta 4 wadshes maybe rosemary would be good to add teatree maybe reduce when u do
the acv seems strong for young dreads but if its hnot causing problems it would be giood for the scalp..
u could try the dreadlkockshampoo too if this isnt easily fixed
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@cristin-nessen
12 years ago
158 posts
@cristin-nessen
12 years ago
158 posts
I think you just need to find the right balance. I was doing the BS wash (1/3 cup bs to 1 gal water, 20 drops rosemary and lavender and 15 drops tea tree) and it was doing pretty good. I would follow that with an ACV in that same gallon pitcher with just a splash (what could have been about 1/4 cup?) and the essential oils.
Now, I have really thick hair so instead of just dumping it on, I would lift sections of dreads and aim the spout of the pitcher to the scalp throughout.
This worked and it left me very clean.
Now, on the flip side, I did make a stronger BS wash with 1/2 cup BS and THAT left a white gunky residue... it was just too much.
Either way, I'm experimenting right now. I used Bronners for a month and now I am trying the liquid dreadlocks shampoo for my 2nd month to get an idea of what I like/works best for me.
@cristin-nessen
12 years ago
158 posts
@soaring-eagle
12 years ago
29,637 posts