Dreadlocks Baking Soda Deep Clean
I have already posted a tutorial about how to deep clean dreadlocks (baking soda and apple cider vinegar basic version) but it turns out that it is not the best idea to mix them both in the same bowl or bucket or sink or whatever you are using to soak your dreads in. To get the best benifits of both ingredients, it is recommanded to apply them separately on your dreadlocks.
Watch this youtube tutorial about how to deep clean dreadlocks with Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar:
First deep cleanse of your baby dreads:
basically your baby dreads will not need deep cleaning for a while, washing would be enough, because you still don't have any build up yet. But at some point you will notice that washing is not enough, you will also notice that your dreads are getting easily kind of stiff some time after shower. Just keep an eye on your dreads and with time you will know when they need a deep cleaning.
How often to deep clean dreadlocks?
Same as above, keep an eye on your dreads and you will know how often should you do it, because it different from one person to another, for example very tight dreads will need deep cleaning more often then loose ones because build up does not go away with washing, dreadheads living in windy or hot areas tend to have more build up in their dreads.. Also it depends on the shampoo you use, and many other stuff.
Ideally a deep cleanse between once a month and once every two months would be perfect
How to deep clean dreadlocks?
What most (if not all) dreadheads use to deep clean dreads is the Baking Soda soak. (Baking Soda is also called bicarbonate of soda), it is famous for its cleaning benefits and also available and cheap.
The most basic dreadlocks deep clean recipe:
- Bowl / Sink / Bucket...: Anything that could help you soak your dreads for about 30 minutes. Make sure all your hair will sink in water, and try to find a comfortable position.
- Warm water: fill the bowl or sink or whatever you are using with hot water, as hot as you can stand but not too hot.
- Baking soda / Bicarbonate of Soda: add few table spoons to the warm water, How much to add depends on how much water you are using.. just don't use to much until it builds up in the bottom.
- Stir very well
- Take out any beads or accessories left in your dreads
- Soak your dreads in the bowl or bucket
- Massage your scalp
- Squeeze your dreads to get water out and soak them again
- Keep your dreads soaked for about 30 minutes along with squeezing and massaging
- Rinse your dreadlocks very well afterwards
Now it is time for he apple cider vinegar:
Please note that you need Apple cider vinegar after baking soda because it will balance the PH of your hair:
- You can either resink your dreads in a bowl filled with apple cider vinegar and water
- Or you can use a spray bottle and spray apple cider vinegar all over your dreads.
- Rinse your dreads very well again.
- Proceed to washing your hair with shampoo like you usually do.
You will notice that your dreads are lighter and cleaner than usual.
* You may also check these posts:
How to wash your dreadlocks
How to dry your dreadlocks
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