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How do you thicken dreadlocks at the root? Can people with really fine hair get dreadlocks?
I get loads and loads of questions about dreadlocks every day in my salon, online etc. It seams that alot of people have so many things they are wondering about dreadlocks.
So I decided to start doing FAQ about dreadlocks videos for all of you to share my knoallage about dreadlocks after working with dreadlocks for over 17 years.
In this video I will answer:
How do you thicken dreadlocks at the root? Can people with really fine hair get dreadlocks?
I would love to hear what dreadlocks questions do you have? What do you want to learn about dreadlocks?
Post your questions here and I will answer your questions in videos like this.
How can I prepare my hair for dreadlocks?
Todays question came from:
The lady luna: “Any advice on preparing for dreads, like preparing your scalp if you are prone to dandruff? I’ve also been trying to find the perfect shampoo. I know everyone’s hair reacts differently, but what’s your favorite?
Well, what you should start to do if you know that you are getting dreadlocks done is to stop using conditioner in your hair. It’s really important because it will be easier for the dreadlock maker or yourself if you’re making the dreadlocks yourself, to actually do the dreadlocks on your hair if it’s not too fine and silky. You’re probably going to feel that it’s a bit weird in the beginning, but don’t worry, you will get it after a while. Also, try to not wash your hair as often because when you have dreadlocks, we recommend that you only wash it – your hair about once a week. So, trying to get into the rhythm of washing your hair once a week is a really...
How to put up your dreadlocks in a dreadlock bun
Here you can see an easy way of putting your dreadlocks up in a dreadlock bun.
How to stop dreadlocks from itching
People are asking what to do when you have a really, really itchy scalp when it comes to dreadlocks.
A lot of dread-heads feel that their scalp changes, both when they start to make dreadlocks in the beginning and also when the weather is changing.
Here in Sweden, when it comes from summer, and the fall starts, and you feel the climate change.
A lot of people get really, really dry in their scalp and it starts to get really, really itchy. Also, I notice that I get itchy on my body as well.
One thing that a lot of people don’t know when it comes to dry scalp is that it has a lot to do with how much water you have inside of your body. It can be a sign of dehydration, if you have a really, really itchy scalp.
So, number one: start to drink a lot of water, so you will keep yourself moist in the body.
One thing that you have to think about when you have dreadlocks is that when the dreadlocks grow, it tends to leave a lot of loose hair like this in between. If you keep on...
How to stop dreadlocks from itching
A lot of dread-heads feel that their scalp changes, both when they start to make dreadlocks in the beginning and also when the weather is changing.
Here in Sweden, when it comes from summer, and the fall starts, and you feel the climate change.
A lot of people get really, really dry in their scalp and it starts to get really, really itchy. Also, I notice that I get itchy on my body as well.
One thing that a lot of people don’t know when it comes to dry scalp is that it has a lot to do with how much water you have inside of your body. It can be a sign of dehydration, if you have a really, really itchy scalp.
So, number one: start to drink a lot of water, so you will keep yourself moist in the body.
One thing that you have to think about when you have dreadlocks is that when the dreadlocks grow, it tends to leave a lot of loose hair like this in between. If you keep on having all of this matted hair that doesn’t really go to a specific dreadlock, then it can start to...
Questions for a dreadhead – Annika
Someting that has come to my notice on the internet is that alot of dreadlock pictures of people are floting around and are beeing posted everywere. It ends up with no one knowing who are in these pics and also people has no respect for publishing dreadheads pictures.
After working with dreadheads for over 16 years I know that every dreadhead that Ive meet over the years have their own dread story to tell and it's a shame no one is sharing this.
Here you have a video when me and Annika is talking about dreadlocks while Im doing dreadlock maintance on her dreadlocks.
It was super fun to get to know Annika and Im realy happy that she wanted to join me for this edventure. And that she wanted to share her story with all of you. Do you want to share your story?
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