I have buzzed hair and I want to start natural/neglect dreadlocks. I'm going to just grow my hair out from here on out and never comb it or do anything to it.I have thick coarse Caucasian hair and I was wondering what i should wash my hair with, and how frequently I should wash it. I currently use dr. Bronners 18 in 1 tea free soap
updated by @teddyjo: 01/13/15 09:32:31PM
Starting the journey of dreads
SE used Dr Bronners stuff. If you want a change, then do the Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar wash that everyone seems to love on here (do not get it in your eyes, it stings like a bitch).
Wash it whenever you need to, but if it's more than 3 times a week, then try pushing back the days when you do wash it. Freezing cold rinses help with the ichyness.
bronners should be diluted alot 12 times more water then soap
but even at 40-1 it wont work in hard water
baking soda is great cause u dont scrub
www.dreadlockshampoo.com is amazing if u use shampoo
it works in any water
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You add about 3/4 tablespoons of baking soda to around 1 litre of warm water, pour it on your roots and dreads. Leave it for about 10 minutes. Rinse it, then add 3 capfulls of ACV to warm water and rinse with cold water.
No, it doesn't smell, but you can add a few drops of teatree oil or something to make it actually smell of something.
The discussion on amounts is here: http://www.dreadlockssite.com/forum/topics/baking-soda-and-sea-salt-ratios
Teddyjo said:
Alright thanks a bunch, what exactly is this baking soda and apple cider vinegar rinse? And does it leave your hair smelling like vinegar?
