u dont gotta scrub and the acv is slightly conditioning but restores ph so make it very diluted and rinse off quicker then u would if mature
For the ACV rinse, how many tablespoons should be used? I've heard a splash all the way up to 1/3 of a cup...It makes my hair pretty soft if I use 1/3 of a cup.
How dry do you have to get your dreads after washing? I typically wring them out, wrap them in a towel for 15 mins. and then blowdry on a low setting till every last drop is out...is this necessary, or can I just get them 90 percent dry and let them air dry?
What's the best way to darken my hair?
I had backcombed locks for 2 years and to tell you the truth they looked like they were 'made'. My new neglect dreads are so much more beautiful and you can rip them however you want. They form based on what's natural for your head. I don't mean to sound snobbish, but they are coming along much better than backcombed, at about a third of the time thus far.
Your hair is going to be a mess no matter what method...you have to surrender and let the craziness take control of head. Like anything in life that's worth waiting for, it takes time.
Ok. What are you washing with first of all? I would reccomend a baking soda/sea salt mix and then an ACV rinse, followed with as cold of water you can stand to close your scalp pores and to close the cuticles. Next, I would put a wool sweater on your pillow. I don't really think they can progress any faster than that...at least in my experience. Ever since I put all these elements together my hair has been matting more than usual.
Like you, my dreads have formed in the front first and the rest is sorta matted, but only looks like baby dreads, or loose mats, aside from a few dreads on the sides/back. Idk, at almost 7 months, they're still a bit young so I wouldn't lose hope. If they are getting the proper care, they should be on their way.
Thanks for the clarification.
Ziggy said:
Z, that is true if you are ditching shampoo. However, right now while you are starting to dread is a bad time to begin that process because the regular washing helps your hair tangle. If you want to go no-poo wait until you are all locked up, then move to training your scalp for infrequent cleansing.
Z said:I've heard the opposite, that progressively stretching out the time between washes causes your scalp to produce less oils...makes sense, because your hair is being stripped less and is being acclimated to not having to replenish those oils as often. that's why I had worked my way to once every week - two weeks.
Thundersquall said:Z i would say three times a week minimum,if you want to experiment with my suggestion. A theory of mine is that washing more often helps reduce the natural oils in your hair which is part of what keeps hair tightening and locking in the first place..and the water combined with organic soap/shampoo just seems to help the process. Also, when i rinse with cool water i shake my head about some under the shower spigot.
Seriously i had more progress in two weeks of doing this then i did in three weeks previous.
