Oh, please do not use wax. Wax is not water soluble so it can not wash from the dreads, no matter how much you wash them. Wax also acts like a glue, not as a catalyst for dreading. It will mold your hair into a dreaded shape but the hair will not actually dread because wax is slick and slimy and hair does not tangle under these circumstances. You want your hair to be clean and residue free.
Also, wax can attract dirt and external fuzz that is really hard to remove while the wax is coating the hair.
If you want the occasional taming, go with pure aloe vera gel or a gel that is water soluble (such as the locking gel from Bucks County Soap. Also, "tame" the loose hairs as little as possible so that they can move around and lock up. If you are constantly taming the frizzies and loose hairs with product they will just lay flat and not dread up readily. This can hinder the dreadlocking process if used in excess.
With twisting/palm rolling, you don't want to do this regularly and you don't want to do this vigorously. If done too often and too tightly it will cause tension which leads to traction alopecia. When applying aloe, use a small amount at the root area and gently guide it with your fingertips along the dread shaft.
Nick R said:
I have a few more quick questions... How should I use wax and is there a such thing as palm rolling softly to prevent damage?
