brittle dreads
@kristy-dow
12 years ago
6 posts
updated by @kristy-dow: 02/15/15 03:37:55PM
@soaring-eagle
12 years ago
29,640 posts
well the crochet u did will make em kinda prickly from broken hairs popping out all over it also makes tgem waty way too tight but u say that was 5 years ago they should have recovered im thinking u probly have alot of buildup thats maybe causing this so i think you are using some tuff thats good but have just used too much too long without removal whatever the dreadhead conditioner was was probly the worse
so
id start with a nutragena or suave anti residue or clarift[ying shampoo (not great fir constant use only to remove buildup)
followed by a light conditioning using aloe
for everyday use id try the bars from www.dreadlockshampoo.com wich should leave em soft and healthy
how thick are the dreads? is there any wet dog smell when damp?
was wax ever used even long ago?
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@kristy-dow
12 years ago
6 posts
@soaring-eagle
12 years ago
29,640 posts
ok
use wax b gone too wax can really fucjk yp dreads fior years and years you might have mold growing in em too
ok revised prescriotion
wax remival with wax b gone etc
residue remoaval (beyond wax remival)
and
3/4 cup white vinager 1/4 cup water 50 drops lavender oil (adjust volume to need u might need 5-10 cups)
soak dreads and leave in 24 hours
wash
sun dry
use www.dreadlockshampoo.cim soaps only no aloe (yet) keep doing this till they have softened and no smell
then if u need aloe use a lil
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@kristy-dow
12 years ago
6 posts
@baba-fats
12 years ago
2,702 posts
Lavender is a natural anti-bacterial. If mold is growing, the Lavender should help kill it. The vinegar will help remove it.
If the Lavender doesn't work, a good long soak in water with the wax-b-gone and a healthy amount of clove oil should really help kill the mold/mildew and start removing the wax.
Remember, though, that the wax has been in there for years. Over that time, is got compressed, melted a bit in heat, and is now deep down inside your locks. 1 session will not get all of the wax out. This is an ongoing process, that can take months. Every time you wash your hair, use the wax-b-gone first. Soak them and work it into your locks. Then do your normal wash to remove what you can.
@kristy-dow
12 years ago
6 posts
@soaring-eagle
12 years ago
29,640 posts
not nesacarily when its hot u tie your dreads up the wax then melts and oozes its way towards the roots and runs down your forehead
so theres a chance its still in there even if u chopped off the parts that were waxed
possibility but not definate
it does still seem like u got heavy buildup and molding so its your judgement call wether to go with wax b gone or the anti residue
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@kristy-dow
12 years ago
6 posts
@soaring-eagle
12 years ago
29,640 posts
nah its heavy when wet and only time i feel the weight at all is if its tied up crooked or flopping around off ballence
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