PERFECTDREADLOCKS.COM
 HOME  		PERFECTDREADLOCKS.COM
   
FAQ   Part A  Part B  Part C
 

Page 1  Page 2  Page 3  Page 4  Page 5  Page 6
<<Back  Page 7  Page 8  Page 9  Page 10  Next>>

What should I expect when using wax for the first time?

How often can you wash dreads?

Can I swim with dreads?

I used relaxer on my hair can I dread it now?

How much shorter will my hair be when I dread it?

Which wax should I use?
 
 
Back
What should I expect when using wax for the first time?

Expect the wax to be firm and a little sticky. It might be a little hard to get off of your hands, since it's waterproof, but you can use liquid Dawn to get it off. You may find it a little different to work the wax into the dreads for the first time, if you do, get a hair dryer and heat the wax a little before you smooth it on the dread, then melt the wax into the dread using the hair dryer when your done.
 
 
Back
How often can you wash dreads?

As often as you please. Some people will say that you can't wash dreads at all, because they will fall out, but that is just another dreadlock myth. Dreadlocks should be washed at least once a week, just like normal untangled hair. Your dreads may feel a little loose after you wash them, but they will tighten back as soon as they dry. With new dreads you should be careful with them, the first few times you wash them, make sure to be gentle with them, after all, they are newbie baby dreads, and they are fragile.
 
 
Back
Can I swim with dreads?

While your dreads are new you will probably want to wear a swim cap, but after they mature you will not need one.
 
 
Back
I used relaxer on my hair can I dread it now?

Yes, actually your hair will dread easier because the hair has been damaged, so it will hold knots a lot easier. You can use any method and the dreads will lock up.
 
 
Back
How much shorter will my hair be when I dread it?

Brush rubbing
Well you don't have much length to start with; you won't loose enough to notice.
Is there anything I can do to prepare for dreading?
 
 
Back

Which wax should I use?

There are many different products out on the market that say they are intended for dreadlocking hair, but that does not mean that they actually work. Any wax that has the ingredient of petroleum is bad for your dreads, it will make your dreads feel nasty and it will make your dreads fall apart. There are 3 waxes that are appropriate for dreadlocking hair:

1. Knatty Dread
2. Let's Dred
3. DreadHead
4. Knotty Boy

1. Knatty Dread - Coming Soon!

2. Let's Dred- this is an acceptable wax. It seems to be a bit pasty but it beats all the Murray's and Dax wax products. It has a pretty good hold but it does leave more it's pasty feeling behind on your dreads.

3. DreadHead- This is the best of the waxes we have tested. Its strong points were its long lasting hold and its lack of grease.

4. Knotty Boy-this wax is pretty good over all. Decent hold. Its main problem is that it's greasier than it needs to be and the hold, while long lasting, isn't that strong. I also think the smell of their wax is a bit much. At first I was like mmm yummy, but after a few hours or so I was like sick to my tummy.