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Baking Soda??

Dread Maintenance

nope def. not confusing it with baking powder, i know the diff. I use baking soda to wash my locks every couple days, just bought a different package this time. Different granulation. Baking SODA is also used for baking. helps dough rise and whatnot. I don't think arm & hammer even makes baking powder. Knottysleeves said:

Bicarb is bicarb. Maybe you're getting it confused with baking powder , which is the stuff used for baking?

Baking Soda??

Dread Maintenance

ok im gonna give it a whirl it does say on the package "while fridge and freezer contains pure arm & hammer baking soda we do not recommend it for baking as the granulation is designed specifically for deodorizing. After use pour down the drain to freshen." so common sense i guess, as long as it dissolves in the pitcher with water it should be fine. I'll let ya know! Much Love

Baking Soda??

Dread Maintenance

Ok so i use baking soda every time i wash my hair, I love it and recommend it! I usually buy the kind used for baking but this time i accidentally bought the kind for deodorizing.It's all the same ingredient sodium bicarb but this one says not to use it for baking because it's granulated differently? I'm guessing it's not as fine and dissolve able as the other kind?I'm just wondering if anyone else has used this kind on their hair and if it worked or was hard to remove? It's the arm & Hammer in the box that you can peel back the side and stick in yer fridge. I'll probably just try a bit of it and see what happens just thought i'd throw it out there! Any advice is much appreciated Many Thanks!!

updated by @naturalwomyn: 02/05/15 10:12:49AM

natural dreads photos or timeline ??

Dreading Methods

It's awesome to look at peoples timelines to get inspiration but you never know what you're gonna get. No ones journey will ever be the same! I had my last set of locks for a few years and this set is totally different! My husband has had 2 different sets over the past 14 years and his were totally different too. So ~Inspiration Move You Brightly~ but stay away from idealizing what you think or want them to be cause it will be a beautiful unpredictable surprise! Many Blessings

I am happy....

Dreads Hair and Scalp Health

Yea for zig-zags and loopies! I don't have one dread on my whole head that's not loopy or crazy shaped! It gives them character, glad to see your embracing it and not trying to "fix" it.

Scary New Dreads ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIED (Short)

General Questions

you may not want to hear it but we're gonna say it~take out those rubber bands!!! eek! they will melt and ooze and make a nasty mess in there. you need to learn some patience, dreads take time. With such short hair you need to forget about it for a while! Wash your hair and leave it alone, or T&R whatever you decide. Good Luck!

Plans are being thwarted =[

Dread Maintenance

You won't have dreads overnite no matter how bad you want to, if you're not ready to deal with some messy hair days it could be you're not quite ready for dreads. swimming is actually great for forming dreads.I don't know how you started yours but i'm assuming back combing? a LOT of people get discouraged with that method because it does tend to come undone sometimes. Also there's no such thing as "perfect" dreads. Once you stop idealizing them you'll be much happier! Many Blessings
updated by @naturalwomyn: 07/09/15 10:45:08PM

suppper itchhy head

Dread Maintenance

"just washing with a couple spoonfuls of baking soda mixed into a cup of water and a few drops of tea tree oil. Pour it over your head and let it sit for 15-20 mins." you can add a few drops of whatever essential oils u want- peppermint,rosemary,tea tree are the best for itchies.Read more: suppper itchhy head - dreadlocks forums http://www.dreadlockssite.com/forum/topics/suppper-itchhy-head?commentId=3754945%3AComment%3A149209#ixzz0tVLvzpvv the best place for real dreadlocks no lies no products to buy just truth about healthy dreadsUnder Creative Commons License: Attribution Kev said:

how do i use baking soda? and teatre oil with peppermint?

soaringeagle said:

the baking sodsa teatree but add rosemary too and use freeeezing cold rinse and then do an acv rinse and some ppl like yo add pepermint too

suppper itchhy head

Dread Maintenance

Hi! yes having dreads may cause your scalp some extra itchies. Read around the site a bit and you will find many wonderful and different remedies for this. I would recommend using a residue free shampoo with tea tree oil in it or even better just washing with a couple spoonfuls of baking soda mixed into a cup of water and a few drops of tea tree oil. Pour it over your head and let it sit for 15-20 mins. But read around different remedies work best for different people you won't know until you try! Good Luck!

dread Wax: Lesson learned. Not even ONCE. *updated with promised photo*

Dread Maintenance

is there any way to stickie this so new people first coming on can read it?? I think it's pretty important for those who unknowingly defend wax.I'm sorry this happened to you. Keep up with the removal and let us know how it goes. Many Blessings