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Dreadlocks Natural Healthy Dreads
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Dreadlocks The Natural Dreads Way
Specializing in healthy dreadlocks, we only promote dreading methods and dreadlocks maintenance that are healthy for dreadlocks.
Dreads grown the dreadlockssite way remain beautiful and healthy throughout the lifetime of your dreadlocks.
There are only a couple dreadlocks sites that aren't strictly profit driven, and willing to do great harm in the creation of instant dreads, using very harmful methods. We provide the most honest information on dreadlocks methods, the maintenance dreads require, and what products are best for dreadlocks care.
We have strict standards and will never promote, or allow the sales of harmful dreadlocks products, or dreading tools.
We provide free shops for hand made natural dreadlocks products and accessories. All dreads products sold here must meet our strict standards and are guaranteed to be healthy for your dreadlocks, hair, and scalp.
Although we recommend the natural way of growing dreadlocks, we recognize that many people start their dreads using many dreading methods. We are just here to provide the information on the gentlest healthiest alternatives and to help you recover if you used an aggressive damaging method.
We care more about dreadlocks than about profit. We just want you're dreads to last a lifetime.We know when starting dreadlocks, many want instantly formed dreads. This often means turning to a dread salon or loctician to start your dreads. In most cases, this is the worst thing for your dreads, as the dreadlocks are started with brute force methods, and advice that often delays or prevents the proper formation of dreadlocks. Dreads started these ways require far more effort, and cost, to force them to look like dreadlocks. This almost always does severe harm to your dreadlocks.
Dreads treated gently, are happy, healthy dreads.
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@eretoryi • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Amor y paz, friends!":
"@tashtash I have seen your pictures! Your hair is awesome. I know my hair is pretty short now but I'm looking forward to getting it back soon. I think I'm..."@inyan-birkenblut • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Vicki's Dreadlock Shampoo":
"Thanks!"@soaring-eagle • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Vicki's Dreadlock Shampoo":
"wet hair well put a lil on your scalp and massage it into the roots lather it up then rinse out well.. tip if your not saatisfied with the lather 1st time..."@soaring-eagle • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Amor y paz, friends!":
"well read the featured post titled 'dreads in the workplace your rights to wear dreads explained' as a christian who wants to dread ..and a teacher.. its a..."@soaring-eagle • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Quick question about maintenance.":
"last time i remember having a comb was maybe 9th grade late 70's early 80s when seemed everyone in highschool had pretty much the same kinda comb sticking..."@soaring-eagle • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Shea Moisture shampoo?":
"wait..still swears byy wax..even now? have em join here back then most waxed dreads only lasted a very short time, people kept cutting 1 set after another..."@inyan-birkenblut • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Vicki's Dreadlock Shampoo":
"Hey guys, so I bought the shampoo aswell and its already in germany since the 9th, so it should be delivered in the next few days (I hope...)I just wanted..."@dreadjay • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Vicki's Dreadlock Shampoo":
"@duskwood boat to the UK? From the US? That's a very long boat ride. I admire the lifestyle choice. I've always wanted to find a spot and build myself a cob..."@tashtash • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Amor y paz, friends!":
"Hi 😊 I’m dreading natural too and I don’t think the messiness is really that noticeable. I have a frizzy aura some days but mostly it..."@eretoryi • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Amor y paz, friends!":
"Hey everyone, My name is Mica and I just started my second dread journey on Monday. My first journey, several years ago, lasted about a year and started..."@kaepora • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Quick question about maintenance.":
"Exactly! That's one of the main reasons I've wanted them. It's so liberating to let my hair be free. I've always been someone who absolutely hates brushing..."@kaepora • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Shea Moisture shampoo?":
"That actually makes a lot of sense! I didn't think about it that way. That's most likely where I've read it before. I can only imagine the wax debate! Lol..."@soaring-eagle • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Vicki's Dreadlock Shampoo":
"awesome way to live but you'll be posting sooner ten u think somehow"@soaring-eagle • 5 years ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Shea Moisture shampoo?":
"the only site to ever claim scent = residue is the same site sellling wax 'butta" and dozens of other residues scent has to be airborne to be sensed, so any..."
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Latest Dreadlocks Forums Discussions
dreadlockssite universal app now available
07/31/15 09:26:07AM, by General TalkThe dreadlockssite universal app is now live! in fact, i'm posting using it now! its super fast and easy to use The universal app takes advantage of all the universal app structure built into the new windows 10 (wich is awesome) family, and will run on all windows 8 and 10 devices, including x...Replies 10Is picking out lint a problem, am I damaging my locs?
05/04/23 12:56:31AM, by General QuestionsSo every few days I go through my locs (freeform method, 1.5 months) and try to get lint out. I cover my hair up at night but I accidentally used a very linty towel a few weeks back and there's still lint everywhere. I noticed that when I pick out lint there's just hair everywhere. Should I give...Replies 10What's the weirdest question you've been asked towards your dreads?
10/21/09 10:31:31PM, by General TalkJust recently I've been asked how long was it before I started.If I wash them.If they're bug infested.You know, the normal stuff.But just today at work, I was asked if a person could taste them.:|I was a tad...weirded out by the question.But I didn't want them in someone's mouth, that's...Replies 64Working in a really dirty environment
09/17/21 08:04:13PM, by Dread MaintenanceSo I have been lurking for a while and finally decided to join the group and post a question I have. I've been growing out my hair for a while now to start my dreadlock journey, but I've been kind of held back because of the work that I do. I currently work in a stain, lacquer and paint shop,...Replies 8Will be doing major site updates/upgrades soon
12/26/23 04:43:04PM, by General TalkIt might take a month but for the new year I will be doing a lot to revitalize the site, with a new look, more engagement, and hopefully more activity. on a side note, due to climate change, and it’s affect on olive oil prices, Vicki will be shutting down dreadlockshampoo.com soon. i will be...Replies 1shampoo residue/build up
04/11/23 09:47:00AM, by Dread MaintenanceHi Guys any advice on how to permanently get rid of shampoo residue,Replies 8crochet method to free form
03/21/22 01:31:54PM, by crochet and dread tools recoveryHi All just wanted to see if theres any progression pics of people who started there locs via crochet method, then never used crochet again. i started via croceht and never again, i have just been washing and seperating. all info will be helpfull. nuff respectReplies 19Aloha!
11/24/22 08:23:30AM, by Introduce YourselfHeyo. I'm only like a couple months into the freeform method. It was accidental, I stopped brushing because I hate my straight hair and it would at least get a little wavy the longer I went without brushing. They started appearing and I don't see a reason to brush them out. There's only...Replies 18What happened to the old days when everyone was active on here?
04/29/22 02:39:29PM, by General TalkI was going through my older stuff and there was so much going on here ten years ago. How can we bring it back? I don’t have any other social media so I log in here probably every other day but not much seems to be happening. There has to be just as many people dreading now as there was before,...Replies 227 Months In
02/08/23 05:48:32PM, by Member Journals and TimelinesI just wanted to share a bit of my journey with you guys. I started my journey in January 2022 doing freeform method. My wife was not a fan of the look and I also agreed with her assessment. My wife helped me restart in July 2022 with comb coils. I'm 7 months in and couldn't be happier with the...Replies 2 -
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Dealing with Family?
08/10/09 09:27:59PM, by Dreads in the FamilyLets see if I can keep this short.I am 32 years old and I struggle with trying to please others. I am trying to learn to be more free and not care but it is so hard. I think I just have a lot of baggage and I have spent way too many years trying to fit into all the little molds people want me to...Replies 20Dread Wax Removal Process
05/10/11 01:52:46AM, by Saved Dreads Success StoriesHello Everyone, Back in 1998 I began my dread journey and felt unsure of how to do it. I saw a website promoting wax and thought well I'll try it. You gotta understand that I just got through with putting relaxers on my hair and having braided extensions. I started fresh with shaving my head....Replies 19I get why people use wax now...
08/08/12 10:21:11AM, by Dread MaintenanceSo when i started my dreads, i didnt fully understand all of the info i was taking in. before i started, i had gone to dreadheadhq and started to rethink wanting dreads because i was gonna "have" to buy a kit and maintenance tools and gunk and gunk to put on the other gunk to make it feel less...Replies 43Palm rolling & wax
06/19/13 02:17:38PM, by Dreading MethodsHi all, today a member was on Knotty Chat and wondered why his 1 year old dreads were thinning at the roots. He only has 6 dreads and the rest of his hair is normal. Guess what...he was palm rolling and also, those 6 dreads had wax in them. So anyone considering on wax & or palm rolling,...Replies 12No more maintenance.
01/03/12 10:59:10AM, by Dread MaintenanceMy dreads are 2 months old now and up until this point I have used crochet hooks, I've palm rolled, and I've used a loose hair tool. I am stopping all of it. The crochet hooks kept breaking, palm rolling does nothing for the long run, just for the 20 minutes until you need to do it again. And...Replies 9Dread hq ruined my hair
11/13/11 06:01:07PM, by Dreadlocks Journey Emotional SupportAfter using the dread hq wax ( or over using ) only once I had to cut off my dreads. There was no way it was going away. Dread hqs products are horrible and damaging. I now have shoe hair and the wax is still There after much effort of washing it out. I will have to shave my head very short and...Replies 27crochet dreads recovery to natural dreadocks
05/13/11 10:22:32PM, by Member Journals and TimelinesYou can see the one in the back that's just wavy. There's a loop in it. I love it though. So very much(: I have two of them like that actually(: This is day 5 of natural dreading, but day 6 of dreads all together(:Replies 7Alternative's to wax
08/22/09 03:41:47AM, by Dread Maintenancei really need to use a wax type of product to pull all my loose hairs in and tidy the look up but i dont wanna use "Wax" but could you use say a thick aloe vera or sumthing??Replies 46dread Wax: Lesson learned. Not even ONCE. *updated with promised photo*
07/11/10 01:09:00AM, by Dread MaintenanceSo just now i learned a nifty little lesson in the wax dept.. So i was ripping a dread in half that was very thick and was going very against the natural separation of my hair. My dreads were backcombed, but some sections were huge and rectangle (some were 3", most were between 2-2.5"). ive got...Replies 26new site search
06/07/10 07:01:34PM, by General Talkcheck out the new google powered site searchit includes some google ads that fund the site but i think it works much better then the built in search which is more dependent on tags added to content which are not always added or accurate, the new google powered search is great for finding hard to...Replies 2
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Healthy Dreads
The easiest difference to spot between dreads on our site vs 'locs' on most other sites is the fact we have no balding, no excessively tight roots, and excessively tight styling.We do not promote the tightening of dreadlocks roots by force, allowing hair to continue growing on your scalp and remain healthy. Most dread salons over tighten the dreads roots till it causes balding called traction alopecia.
We only promote dreadlocks products and methods that keep your dreads healthy and strong for a lifetime.
We promote no wax or products that build up in dreadlocks, nor do we promote products that contain known carcinogens and skin irritants.
We are the only site that has such strict standards, so when it comes to dreadlocks health we are the site to trust.
Many strictly profit driven dreadlocks sites are not happy about the information we provide!
We are experts at fixing the problems other sites cause, unfortunately many sites cause so much harm to dreads the dreadlocks need to be restarted. We try to avoid this if possible.
Our dreadlocks health experts are always here to help undo the damage caused by other sites.
We are widely considered the only trustworthy source for dreadlocks info.
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Latest Blogs
Well my parents think that since im gonna be working this summer that it*ll be hard to get a job cuz im black and i have baby locks. For back up evidence that people with dreads can have good jobs. For those of you who have jobs with locks Could you comment what profession your in and say if you got your locs before or after you got the job?
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Natural Dreadlocks, Why Choose Natural Dreads?
Why should you choose natural dreads over salon dreads?
Salon dreads give you instant gratification, at the cost of severe harm. You look like you have dreads immediately, but actually takes much longer for them to actually become dreadlocks. They use aggressive force in order to force them to look like dreads often damaging the scalp and the hair severely.
Natural dreads on the other hand form organically with more unique personality, your dreads are yours and not like anyone else's. Natural dreads remain strong, healthy and are kept clean. Salons often tell you not to wash your dreadlocks for long periods of time. Sometimes six months. Even the entire first year.
When you're growing natural dreads, it is the washing that makes them dread. Additionally, companies that sell dread kits and products to make growing dreads easier actually make it much harder and ruin your dreadlocks. Dreads caked in wax might seem to mature fast, but they are only being glued together in wax and actually take much longer. Products designed to hold like wax, especially are very difficult to remove, and can sometimes result in the dreads needing to be cut.We have become experts at saving dreads that other dreadlocks sites and dread salons have harmed.
If you are experiencing your dreads thinning at the roots, dreadlocks breaking off, scratchy rough dreads, heavy dreads from product buildup, we are here to help you restore the health of your precious dreads.
Dreads can mean a great deal to those who choose to grow dreads, natural dreads most of all because of the time and patience it takes to grow dreads naturally. Dreads that form naturally take on a personality that is unique to the individual. Many who grow dreads the natural way, report growing as a person, as thier dreadlocks form. Dreads therefore can take on a spiritual growth aspect that can be profound.
Dreadlocks facts- Dreadlocks need to be clean: Dreadlocks should be washed between one and three times a week, from the day you start dreading. Clean dreadlocks dread faster.
- Dreadlocks are the natural state of all hair: All hair will become dreadlocks if permitted. Hair type, race, or ethnicity has nothing to do with the formation of dreadlocks. Dreadlocks do not require special treatments or products based on hair type or race.
- Dreadlocks are low maintenance: Dreadlocks require very little maintenance, washing, and, if desired separating. Separation is recommend in most cases to prevent massive dreads.
- Dreads are not unprofessional: Because dreads are often spiritual, and dreadlocks are a part of most religions (not just Rastafarian beliefs), dreadlocks, especially natural dreads must be accepted in any job, by law.
- Dreads don't cause balding: Salons and locticians that forcibly over tighten the roots of dreads cause thinning and balding in dreads. However balding is not caused by wearing dreads when the dreadlocks are not over maintained.
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