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<blockquote data-quote="moreluck" data-source="post: 449578" data-attributes="member: 1246"><p>Sounds like way too much trouble to me...............</p><p> </p><p>Your hair-care regime will change the moment you begin to dread your hair. Line up all your current products in a row and see if they pass the test.</p><p><strong>Instructions</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Steps</strong></p><p></p><p>1</p><p><strong>Step One</strong></p><p></p><p>Resist the temptation to shampoo a new set of dreads for at least two weeks. Your scalp will eventually acclimate to the new schedule. When your locks are secure, consider a wash every four days to two weeks, depending on how your scalp feels. </p><p></p><p>2</p><p><strong>Step Two</strong></p><p></p><p>Choose a low-lather shampoo that will leave no residue or film behind. Wash your hair with tepid to lukewarm water. Hot water may melt any wax you've used to secure your twists. </p><p></p><p>3</p><p><strong>Step Three</strong></p><p></p><p>Look for shampoos that tend to the new needs of your scalp. Many people with dreadlocks experience dry and itchy scalps, as well as dandruff. Consider products made by other "dread heads." These products will be formulated to cater to your specific needs. </p><p></p><p>4</p><p><strong>Step Four</strong></p><p></p><p>Skip the conditioner. Its emollient nature may loosen your locks. </p><p></p><p>5</p><p><strong>Step Five</strong></p><p></p><p>Consider slipping a nylon stocking or hair net over your head before you wash. This will help keep all your locks in place and keep them from unraveling. </p><p></p><p>6</p><p><strong>Step Six</strong></p><p></p><p>Shake your clean head, then squeeze excess water from each lock to begin the drying process. Blot water with a bedsheet, as towels may leave bits of fuzz in your hair. </p><p></p><p>7</p><p><strong>Step Seven</strong></p><p></p><p>Let your hair dry completely, then begin the wax and twist process again. Comb each lock back toward the scalp to achieve the matted texture needed to optimize the twist. </p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Tips & Warnings</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><LI class=lstTip>If your locks really need a good cleaning, wash small groups at a time. This method will keep them from getting tangled or unraveling. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">New dreads may unravel with a lot of help, but in general dreads won't wash out. Should you decide to move on to a new style, you'll need to cut the dreads off and start with a fresh head of hair.</li> </ul><p><strong>Overall Things You'll Need</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/buy_8390_hosiery.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0364a4">Hosiery</span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/buy_3936_bedsheet.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0364a4">Bedsheets</span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/buy_9360_lukewarm-water.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0364a4">Lukewarm Water</span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/buy_4317_body-building-shampoo.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0364a4">Body-building Shampoos</span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/buy_6104_deep-conditioner.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0364a4">Deep Conditioner</span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/buy_8409_hot-oil-treatment.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0364a4">Hot Oil Treatments</span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/buy_11410_protein-based-shampoo.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0364a4">Protein-based Shampoos</span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/buy_12913_special-shampoo.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0364a4">Special Shampoos For Normal Hair</span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/buy_15280_deep-conditioner.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0364a4">Deep Conditioner</span></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/buy_14175_video-game-console.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0364a4">Video Game Consoles</span></a></li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="moreluck, post: 449578, member: 1246"] Sounds like way too much trouble to me............... Your hair-care regime will change the moment you begin to dread your hair. Line up all your current products in a row and see if they pass the test. [B]Instructions[/B] [B]Steps[/B] 1 [B]Step One[/B] Resist the temptation to shampoo a new set of dreads for at least two weeks. Your scalp will eventually acclimate to the new schedule. When your locks are secure, consider a wash every four days to two weeks, depending on how your scalp feels. 2 [B]Step Two[/B] Choose a low-lather shampoo that will leave no residue or film behind. Wash your hair with tepid to lukewarm water. Hot water may melt any wax you've used to secure your twists. 3 [B]Step Three[/B] Look for shampoos that tend to the new needs of your scalp. Many people with dreadlocks experience dry and itchy scalps, as well as dandruff. Consider products made by other "dread heads." These products will be formulated to cater to your specific needs. 4 [B]Step Four[/B] Skip the conditioner. Its emollient nature may loosen your locks. 5 [B]Step Five[/B] Consider slipping a nylon stocking or hair net over your head before you wash. This will help keep all your locks in place and keep them from unraveling. 6 [B]Step Six[/B] Shake your clean head, then squeeze excess water from each lock to begin the drying process. Blot water with a bedsheet, as towels may leave bits of fuzz in your hair. 7 [B]Step Seven[/B] Let your hair dry completely, then begin the wax and twist process again. Comb each lock back toward the scalp to achieve the matted texture needed to optimize the twist. [B]Tips & Warnings[/B] [LIST]<LI class=lstTip>If your locks really need a good cleaning, wash small groups at a time. This method will keep them from getting tangled or unraveling. [*]New dreads may unravel with a lot of help, but in general dreads won't wash out. Should you decide to move on to a new style, you'll need to cut the dreads off and start with a fresh head of hair. [/LIST] [B]Overall Things You'll Need[/B] [LIST] [*][URL="http://www.ehow.com/buy_8390_hosiery.html"][COLOR=#0364a4]Hosiery[/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.ehow.com/buy_3936_bedsheet.html"][COLOR=#0364a4]Bedsheets[/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.ehow.com/buy_9360_lukewarm-water.html"][COLOR=#0364a4]Lukewarm Water[/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.ehow.com/buy_4317_body-building-shampoo.html"][COLOR=#0364a4]Body-building Shampoos[/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.ehow.com/buy_6104_deep-conditioner.html"][COLOR=#0364a4]Deep Conditioner[/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.ehow.com/buy_8409_hot-oil-treatment.html"][COLOR=#0364a4]Hot Oil Treatments[/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.ehow.com/buy_11410_protein-based-shampoo.html"][COLOR=#0364a4]Protein-based Shampoos[/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.ehow.com/buy_12913_special-shampoo.html"][COLOR=#0364a4]Special Shampoos For Normal Hair[/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.ehow.com/buy_15280_deep-conditioner.html"][COLOR=#0364a4]Deep Conditioner[/COLOR][/URL] [*][URL="http://www.ehow.com/buy_14175_video-game-console.html"][COLOR=#0364a4]Video Game Consoles[/COLOR][/URL] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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