Dreads under I would say, about a year are considered young dreads, so they're a little softer. They take a little longer to do exactly what you want them to do.
You have to be careful about using too much product when your dreads are young. Coarser textures tend to lock up a little quicker. The shrinking is ending, now you'll start to get some length. They feel tight, like little ropes, but they are still tightening slightly more so with thin dreads that tighten slower and smoothing out. They can hold more water than they could before, make sure you squeeze them dry and then blow dry so they don't sit wet.
Since you're not using wax any longer some of the dreads will be lacking moisture. This is a good time to check out the Dread Butta if you haven't already. It gives the hair the moisture it needs to avoid dryness and breakage.
You may have a retarded tip or two but other than that it's all good. You'll want to continue your washing routine and continue to avoid soaps that are not residue free. Soaps that leave residue can kill your dreads by loosening them from the inside and by preventing them from drying properly which leads to dread rot mildew growing in the dreads. Keep rubbing the roots clockwise to help the new growth dread and don't forget to Butta them once in a while to prevent dryness.
Keeping moisture in the hair makes it stronger and more resilient. Thick dreads will change little after the first year but thinner dreads will continue to tighten a bit for up to two years! This article was co-authored by Ashley Adams. There are 9 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed , times. Dreadlocks are a comfortable, knotted hairstyle with a rich cultural heritage. If you want to start your own dreadlocks, you can do it yourself from home. As long as you regularly wash and maintain your dreadlocks, they can be a healthy, low-maintenance way to wear your hair.
With the right hair supplies and routine care, you can grow tight and healthy dreads! To grow dreads, start by washing your hair with a clarifying shampoo to give it a drier texture. Then, separate your hair into small sections and tie each one with a rubber band to keep them apart.
Next, take a section of hair, remove the rubber band, and insert a dread comb about an inch from your scalp. To finish the dread, use your palms to roll each section in dread wax while twisting and shaping it.
Repeat this process for each section of hair. For tips on maintaining and washing your dreads, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings.
Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. Wash your hair thoroughly. You will start the cleanest, tightest dreadlocks if your hair is clean. Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo that strips away your hair's natural oils and give it a drier, easier-to-dread texture.
Section your hair into parts. Use a comb to part and detangle your hair, separating it into even sections that are 1 in 2. Secure each section with a small rubber band to hold it apart from the others. Backcomb your sections with a dread comb. Take a single hair section and insert your comb about an inch away from the scalp. Comb the hair towards your scalp until it packs around the roots, then repeat this process starting an inch back until you pack the entire section.
Secure the end with a rubber band to keep it in place if your hair is naturally straight. Using the crochet method may be a bit less but again, these are just approximations. As your hair pulls and knots itself, you will start to see bubbles and loops. This is the clearest indication that your hair is locking and the result of that is shrinkage. Wait the process out and you should notice your hair gaining length within the second year, if not sooner.
Growing healthy dreads takes a lot of time and patience. It takes years for dreads to grow past butt-length unless you get extensions or you started with hair that was already down to your ankles. Of course, all of these are broad approximations.
There is no sure way to determine how fast your dreads are going to grow because so many things influence hair growth. I list several tips there that I hope will help you. Do your locs need a boost? Check out these 39 DIY all-natural recipes to revitalize your dreads!
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