Forum Activity for @drew-w

Considering changing how I wash my dreads

General Questions

Thanks for the link, it's worth considering. Also, thanks for explaining why the vinegar is important to use as a rinse.I don't fancy buying anymore DreadHeadHQ shampoo.

I've just been reading through a lot of the debate between Knotty Johnny Clean and this site regarding Wax and other things that each site says about one another. It didn't take me long to realise that wax wasn't for me. Although I like the shampoo, it didn't really seem to leave me with the results I expected.

Considering changing how I wash my dreads

General Questions

Thanks for the advice, I will take a look into the shampoos you mentioned.

Also, the baking soda sounds quite interesting. I know it is a good cleaning agent, but does anyone know if it's actually safe to use for your hair?

Considering changing how I wash my dreads

General Questions

Hey people,

I'm new to the site, but I've had dreadlocks for almost 3 years now. Started them using the backcombing method, but have pretty much let them do their own thing since then, apart from sewing in a few loose clumps here and there.

Since I started out I have used DreadHead HQ shampoo and some of the Knotty Boy soaps, but I do seem to have to wash and re-wash my dreads to make sure they are really clean. I was wondering if anyone had any recomendations for soap or recipes I could use to make cleaning them a lot less of a hassle?

Please note that I'm from the UK, so may not have the same kinds of stores that others may have, so if you recommend a product a website may also be useful

Also, one other thing.... why does this website seem to make bleeping sounds at irregular intervals?

updated by @drew-w: 01/13/15 09:04:28PM

Dreads with peroxide

Dreadlock Styles and Dread Styling

Hi Tessa,

I think that Manic Panic do a few toners, the Virgin Snow will give a white look providing that your hair has been sufficently pre-lightened. It's probably worth cecking their website to see what they recommend.

Dreads with peroxide

Dreadlock Styles and Dread Styling

I have used Manic Panic Flash Lightening on the tips of my dreadlocks. It turned my dark hair very light, but with anslight orange. I then used Manic Panic Virgin Snow toner which neutralised the orange effect and made it white.

The only thing I would say about dying my hair is thatsome of thetips became quite dry at first. I'd also recommend making sure that you get all the lightening creme out of your dreads when you rinse.

People touching your dreadlocks

General Questions

I've had my dreads for nearly 3 years now. I get the usual questions about them a lot and although it's probably my 1,000,000 time of explaining, I try to remember that it is probably that persons' first time asking. I also remember whenI was much younger I used tofollow people with dreadlocks to ask them about how they got them etc.

I don't mind people asking permission to touch them, or even smell them?? One person even said they'd like to eat them, which was weird. The problem I have is when I'm in a queue or some public place and I feel someone touching them. I think to myself, if you're going to go to the trouble of touching them without me noticing,wouldn't have beeneasier toask me? It would have also been less embarassing for them to ask, then it would be for them to get caught touching my dreads.

A friend of mine said that I sound turn around, put my finger in my mouth like I'm trying to get something out of my teeth, then make an attempt to touch their hair. Either that or just turn round and say to them "cool hair, do you mind if I touch it?" and see what their reaction is. I've not attempted either.