Yes I Wash My Locs - No You Can't Touch Them - Shirt

 

Yes I Wash My Dreadlocks - No You Can't Touch Them - Celebrating Pride in Every Strand

Here is the link to get it from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQG69DBL

In a world that celebrates diversity, self-expression, and the beauty of natural hair, there's a T-shirt that not only makes a statement but also celebrates the unique journey of those with dreadlocks. Introducing the "Yes I Wash My Locs, No You Can't Touch Them" shirt, a powerful and stylish declaration that not only challenges stereotypes but also proudly asserts the independence and pride that comes with having locs.

Empowering the Loc Journey

The saying on the shirt, "Yes I Wash My Locs, No You Can't Touch Them," is more than just words; it's a proclamation of personal boundaries and pride. For those with locs, it's a phrase that encapsulates the journey of embracing natural hair and the commitment to its care. This shirt is a celebration of the diverse and beautiful world of dreadlocks, reminding wearers that their hair is a personal expression, not an invitation for unwanted intrusion.

Crafted for Comfort and Style

Made from high-quality cotton, this T-shirt is not just a fashion statement; it's a comfortable and versatile addition to your wardrobe. The soft fabric ensures a cozy fit, making it ideal for everyday wear. The bold and clear text on the shirt is not just a message; it's a visual representation of confidence and self-assurance.

Expressing Individuality with Style

Beyond its powerful message, this shirt is a style statement. The saying on the shirt is eye-catching and thought-provoking, inviting conversations about the significance of natural hair and the individuality it represents. It's a wearable piece of art that allows you to express your pride in your locs with every step.

Celebrating the Beauty of Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks have a rich history and cultural significance, and the "Yes I Wash My Locs, No You Can't Touch Them" shirt is a celebration of that heritage. It challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about locs while promoting understanding and appreciation for the beauty of natural, textured hair.

Proudly Setting Boundaries

The saying on the shirt also serves as a gentle reminder to respect personal boundaries. For those with locs, unwanted touching or inquiries about their hair can be a common occurrence. This shirt provides a polite yet firm message, empowering wearers to take control of their personal space and celebrate their hair journey without compromise.

A Gift of Empowerment

Looking for a thoughtful gift for a friend or family member proud of their locs? The "Yes I Wash My Locs, No You Can't Touch Them" shirt is an ideal present. It's not just clothing; it's a symbol of empowerment, self-love, and confidence. It's a gift that speaks volumes about embracing one's identity and proudly owning every strand of their unique journey.

Conclusion: Wear Your Pride

In a world that is increasingly celebrating diversity and individuality, the "Yes I Wash My Locs, No You Can't Touch Them" shirt stands as a bold and empowering statement. It's a reminder that natural hair is not just a physical attribute but a reflection of personal pride, history, and identity. As you wear this shirt, you're not just expressing a preference; you're asserting your right to be respected, celebrated, and proud of the beautiful journey your locs represent. So, wear your pride, walk confidently, and let the world know that every strand of your locs tells a story of strength, beauty, and self-love.

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Dreadlocks Crocheting - How and When to do it

 

Dreadlocks Crochet - How and When to do it

Here is the explanation in video:

Crochet hooks

There is a huge debate about using crochet hook to start or to maintain dreadlocks. Just like everything else. While some see it a great tool that gives great instant results, others believe that it can damage your dreads.

I personally think that each case is different, different people will have different outcomes, because it depends on how do you crochet your dreads, how tight are they, do you crochet at the roots where being rough is not recommended, or at the tips where it is ok to do pretty much anything (because no matter the damages you did you could easily cut them off).

So the choice is yours, if you decide to crocket your locs here is how you do it:

 1-Choose the smallest size you could find:

that way any bad move you do will have the least impact on your dreads, bigger hooks might even create holes in your dreads.

 2-For starting dreadlocks:

Proceed just as you would do with the backcombing or twist and rip method (sectioning, securing your sections, backcombing or twisting) then move on to crocheting just as you would do for maintenance

 3-For maintenance:

·        Insert the crochet hook through the section of hair about 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) from where the section meets the scalp. Get a few strands of hair on the hook on the other side of the section.

·        Next, carefully pull the hook with the hairs on it back through the section of hair. Make sure that the hairs don’t slip off as you do this. If they do, you will need to repeat the step to get a few hairs on the hook again.

·        Repeat the process, After you have pulled the first few hairs through your section, do the same thing over again. Insert the hook into the dread about 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) down from where you started, hook a few strands of hair, and pull them through the section again. Keep going until you reach the bottom of the section. (If you notice hairs poking out of a section of the dread once you reach the bottom, simply go back to that section and use the crochet hook to grasp them and pull them through)

·        After you finish locking the dread, go back over it at least 1 time with the crochet hook to tighten it up. Push the crochet hook into the dread about halfway and pull it back quickly a few times while keeping the hook inside of the dread. Then, move down the section about 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) and repeat.

4-for blunting the tips:

·        Hold the crochet hook parallel to the end of your dreadlock. Grasp a dreadlock about 2 in (5.1 cm) from the end and hold your crochet hook next to it. Position the crochet hook so that it is parallel to your dreadlock and the hook is beside the end of the dreadlock.

·        Push the hook into the dreadlock and out the end. Insert the hook into the dreadlock about 1 in (2.5 cm) from the end. Push the hook into your dreadlock going down towards the end of the dreadlock. Bring it out at the end of your dreadlock so that you can grasp a few hairs with the hook when you pull it back through.

·        After you push the hook out the bottom of the dreadlock, pull it back up into the dreadlock to bring a few stray hairs into the dreadlock. Do this quickly and don’t pull the hairs all the way out of the dreadlock where you inserted the hook. Bring them into the dreadlock so that they will be hidden.

·        Continue to quickly push the hook in and out of the dreadlock, going past the end, and pulling hairs back up and into the dreadlock. After a few minutes of this, the end will look smooth.

2courtesy of wikihow.com

Find more information about dreadlocks in my Book "Dreadlocks - The Ultimate Guide" Available on Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KN4JMQL/

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Dreadlocks - What you need to know before starting your locs journey

First of all the term Dreadlocks is getting less and less popular with time, it is getting slowly replaced by just locs or locks. But I still use the word dreadlocks for the sake of habit and also for Youtube and search engine's algorithms.

If you are considering starting your first dreadlocks journey then there are few things you need to be aware of.

You may watch this presentation video instead:

I- Questions to ask yourself and to think deeply of before locking your hair:

                1- What does the word "dreadlocks" mean?

This simply means that you have to collect as many information as you can about dreads, from history, to cultures who had them as hairstyle, to dread's products you can use to even the possible links between being a dreadhead and spirituality... etc

(You might come across some funny myths like that dreadlocks attract bugs or that your hair has to be dirty to lock.. etc).

                2- Why do you want to have dreadlocks?

There are so many reasons why people start their dreadlocks journey: trying something different, being or becoming a rasta, changing the look, trying to look like a celebrity, self-empowerment and growth... Knowing why YOU want to have them will help you a lot in the future, especially in choosing the dreadlocks method that suits you the most.

                3- How patient are you?

Patience is crucial when it comes to dreadlocks, you will know later why you need a lot of it, if you're not patient enough then you should reconsider having locs, they are probably not for you.

II- General information about dreadlocks you must know.

                1- You will mostly not have the exact result you imagined

You probably wanted to have dreads like Bob Marley or any other celebrity that you admire, but you will probably not get the exact look you wanted length and size wise. your dreads will just do their thing they won't care about your wishes. So just be ready to accept whatever your hair ends up doing. Every dreadlocks journey is unique so be proud of yours.

                2- You will have a messy hair for a while.

We are talking here about at least a year before your dreads mature, that's when you will need the "lots of patience" we talked about earlier. So be ready to deal with the mess on a daily basis, using bandanas or bonnets or any head accessories for your interlocking locs.

                3- Washing your hair will be different.

There will be no brushing any more, which is going to be a challenge to get used to. You will also need to have a residue-free shampoo to help your hair locking. And finally every now and then you will have to do a deep cleaning, because no matter how good you wash your dreads they will still have build up inside that you have to do a cleaning and a "detoxing dreads", using Baking soda and apple cider vinegar for example.

                4- Drying locs takes ages.

If washing your locked hair will be just a new different routine, drying it is another story. No matter what you do to your dreadlocks they will always take ours to dry after getting them wet, take that into consideration because it will change your daily plans.

Regardless of all these negative sides, having dreadlocks could be the best experience you might have in your life. They will boost your self confidence and make you feel special, because of course not everybody has the chance to have them. And above all my favorite part is that you will find a welcoming community in every social media platform that you can be a part of, which is very fun.

Dreadlocks might be a lot of work but the final result is totally worth it. Trust me.

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Dreadlocks Baking Soda Deep Clean

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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Retwisting dreadlocks

Retwisting dreadlocks (not for all hair types)

Sometimes when your dreads start growing you may want to retwist the roots, the newly grown hair may take some time to lock and that will  annoy some people  who want a neat dreads look. 

how to retwist: simply follow the instructions in the video, you may use some organic wax (I do not recommand wax in general but if you want to use it pick an organic one) then make your dreads into braids as shown, this will help the roots to lock.

As it says in the title, this will not work for all hair types, and you need to be cautious about products you use on your dreads and how you treat them. because twisting your dreads violently may cause some damages, and sometimes you do not notice the damages right away, it takes a while before your dreads start thinning and you wouldn't even know why. That is why I will say it again, be careful how you treat your dreads and always notice any changes, treat them like your babies, because they are.

Other than that I will just suggest that you let your dreads do their thing and be patient, it might get frustrating at some phases but that's the beauty of it.. when your dreadlocks are fully mature and become rope-like, you will have the look that you always wanted and it will be the best feeling ever.

Remember: the only maintenance that your dreadlocks really need is washing, deep cleaning sometimes, and maybe separating from time to time. The rest is optional and must be done carefully

as for Palm rolling your dreads I have already posted about it and what I think of it, you may check the post here

Or you may cheeck the maintenance section where I talked about the other techniques that dreadheads use on their dreads

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Dreadlocks Beads

Dreadlocks Beads

Decoration and accessories are one of the most important stages that many dreadheads can't wait for.For some people it's even one of the reasons that attracted them to start a dreadlocks journey in the first place.
Just like the dreadlocks wrapping that we talked about previously, there is nothing wrong with decorating your dreads with beads as long as you know everything about how to and when to use beads.



Beads on young dreadlocks:
It is not recommanded to put beads on young dreads, because dreads should be left alone to do their things and because they need to breathe. But you can still decorate your young dreads with beautiful beads as long as you don't leave them on for a long time..
(If you leave beads on your young dreads for very long time your hair might start locking on them and then it would be hard to take them off, same with wrapping them)

Washing and deep cleaning dreadlocks:
Whenever you proceed to washing or deep cleaning your dreads, you should take all the beads off, leaving the beads on will eventually cause some build up in the hidden areas, also those hidden areas won't be cleaned properly which is not cool

What beads to use:
There are many kinds of beads to choose from: glass, plastic, wood, metal... you may use any one you want, I have never heard of anyone having problem using a special kind of beads.. maybe if you're alergic to one of the ingridients you might better avoid that kind of beads. I personally like wooden beads. I also have had metal ones, but I was never crazy about beads, maybe couple here and there that's it.

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Me putting some cute colorful beads on my nieces thin dreads:

To encourage my niece and to make her like dreadlocks, I convinced her to try just few ones on the back of her pony tail, I created couple thin dreads there quickly and proceeded to decorating them as you can see in the video, she has few hair beads that are not basically dreadlocks beads but I used them on her hair anyway, tthey're kinda childish beads but so is she lol, they're mostly pink beads.. anyway she loved her thin dreads and her dread beads she even decided to keep them and go to her school with them on and show her friends

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If you like this article about dreadlocks decoration you may also like those posts:
How to wrap dreadlocks
How to make a dread ban

Peace and Love and Dreadlocks

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Sea Salt Spray for Dreadlocks

Sea Salt Spray for Dreadlocks

In this youtube video below you can see how to make a sea salt spray for dreadlocks

Sea salt is amazing for dreadloks, it is a proccess accelerator because it makes the hair frizzy and knotty and dry too. Therefore it increases the formation of locks. it is not only perfect for young dreads, but also for lose hair on fully matured dreadlocks.

You can get the benefits of sea salt by swimming regularly in the ocean, if you do not live by the ocean or you just can not swim for any other reason, you can still have the same effects by making a sea salt spray.
to make a sea salt spray for dreadlocks:



You will need:

Warm water
Warm only because it takes less time for the salt to dissolve


Sea salt
It is better to use a pure salt with no chemical additives, you only want the salt on your dreadlocks you do not need to have other products that might build in inside your dreads


Spray bottle
the best easy to use way to apply the salt all over your dreads 

How to make a sea salt spray: 

• Add just enough salt to water, it does not matter how much since eventually you only want the salt, the water will evaporate, but adding too much may just clog your spray tube and that would be annoying.
• stir very well till the salt disolves completely in the water.

That's it! your sea salt spray bottle is ready to use on your dreads.

Where to apply it

• Spray everywhere on your young dreads because the knots are still forming.
• For mature dreadlocks you may just spray on loose hair spots like on the tips or the new growth.

Important:

1- While spraying avoid your eyes and your hair scalp, having much salt on your scalp might be irritating.

2- If you are just starting to use sea salt it is better that you start spraying for short period of time before showering, because you don't know your hair reaction to salt.

3- If your hair is of the dry type avoid sea salt, as it may dry it more and that would damage it.

Notes:
Some people add lemon juice to the sea salt bottle, and that increases the dryness, but be careful if your hair gets easily dry. You may try and see the result yourself before deciding either to use it or not.

Other people add essential oils, but actually essential oils do the opposit effect of salt, it will only reduce the effectiveness of salt.

Thank you for reading, any feedback is welcome through my youtube channel or my facebook page :)

Peace and Love and Dreadloks <3

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How to Deep Clean Dreadlocks - Baking Soda ACV Soak

How to Deep Clean Dreadlocks - Basic Baking Soda Apple Cider Vinegar Soak

Every now and then, you will need to deep clean your dreadlocks. not only because regular washing is not enough to clean your dreads from the inside out, but also for the other benefits that a deep cleanse have. You will literally feel the change once you have soaked your dreads in a deep clean recipe, you will notice that your locks are a lot lighter. Remember, no matter what residue free shampoo you are using for your dreadlocks, it is never 100% residue free

Watch this tutorial video about how to deep clean dreadlocks:

When to start the first deep cleanse?
There is no need to start deep cleaning your dreads right away, because you still don't have any build up yet. At some point you will just feel that your regular washing is not enough any more and that your dreads has become kinda heavy.. I can't tell an exact time because it depends on each situation.. Just keep an eye on your dreads and go with how you feel. I did my first after almost a year (Yes I waited too long) in my second set I waited 6 months, which was perfect.

How often should I deep clean my dreadlocks?
there is no rule, again it depends on many factors, like how often you wash your hair, the shampoo you're using, the climate where you live, how magnetic are your dreads, how greasy is your scalp.. etc. So only you can decide just go with how you feel again. I do mine every month or every two months and sometimes less. There also no need to do it very often, if you wash your hair normally, a deep cleanse once a month is more than enough.

How to deep clean dreadlocks?
the most common way for dreadlocks deep cleanse is the baking soda soak.. many things can be added to the baking soda (bicarbonate of soda or just BS). The most common ingredient added is the famous Apple Cider vinegar. 
This time I will only use these two ingredient (Baking soda and Apple cider vinegar) later I will make another post about the other ingredients you can add to your dreadlocks deep clean recipe:

• Bowl / Sink / Bucket...: You will need where to soak your dreads for about half an hour, so make sure you're comfortable and make sure that all your hair will sink in water
• 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 tabe spoons to the warm water, there are again no rules as to how much of baking soda you must add, it depends on how much water you are using.. just don't use to much untill it starts to build up in the bottom.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: few table spoon of apple cider vinegar I used half a cup (see video) but I had a lot of water in my bowl.
• Stir the mixture 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

You will notice how dirty the water will look even if you just washed your dreads. You will also notice how fresh and cleaner are your dreadlocks.

* You may also check these posts:
How to wash your dreadlocks
How to dry your dreadlocks

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How to make a Dread Bun

How to make a dread bun - 3 ways

You have your long beautiful dreadlocks now, you are doing all kind of Dreads maintenance you can: washing them properly, drying them.. now it's time to think about styles and how to wear your dreads.

There are several choices as to how to style your dreadlocks, this post is only about one of them, making a dread bun. But there are other ways to wear your dreads such as tying them in the back or make a ponytail or even wearing a hat.

Watch this youtube video about how to make a dread bun

There are also no rules to "how to make a dread bun" you can play around with your dreads and invent your own style as long as your dreads are long enough to form a bun. Or you can just watch youtube videos and see how other dreadhead make dread buns and get inspired.



Dread bun Style one:
I have seen many dreadheads doing it this way

• First put your dreads in a high ponytail using an elastic headband, this will allow you to gather them all into a single bunch.
• Then twist your dreads from roots to ends while forming a cercle around the headband.
• Secure your bun by tucking the tips of your dreads under the headband

Dread bun Style two:
This is the easiest one to do, just get your dreads only half way through the headband, it will automatically form a bun, you will still have your dreads down a little bit but that way they will be less annoying and they can not reach your face.

Dread bun Style three:
This one works only for very long dreads, and will need some practice, it is similar to dread bun in style one but without using a headband. twist your dreads form a cercle and secure just by tucking each dread under the bun you are forming. It may not look very secured but I have seen people doing it without any headbands and it doesn't fall off.

You may want to check this post about wrapping dreadlocks : how to wrap dreadlocks

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How to sleep with dreadlocks

How to sleep with dreadlocks - sleeping with dreads tutorial

Watch this video tutorial about how to sleep with dreadlocks

There are no rules to "sleeping with dreadlocks", most dreadheads just sleep without thinking of what to do and what to not do, but when you first start your dreadlock journey you always tend to over think about everything, you want to do everything right and not to miss any kind of maintenance

Anyway, you may use some of these tips:

1- Clean your pillow and sheets from any visible lint or dust, dreadlocks are like magnet to dust, you don't want them to catch anything whil you're sleeping

2- You may put a wool cover on your pillow to encourage the knotting, especially if your dreads are young, a lot of knotting will happen when you sleep

3- You may also make a dread bun on the top of your head, it is more comfortable than having them tied up in the back when it feels like sleeping on a big lump

4- Putting your dreads in a T shirt prevents them from getting in your face while you are sleeping and also keeps them free to move around, unlike when they are tied up or in a bun

5- Always try to avoid sleeping with damp dreads but if you have to then put a towel on your pillow, and spread your dreads all over it

6- If your dreads are young you may sleep with a loose wool hat, it would help the dreads knotting and it's also comfortable to sleep with



Eventually you will end up sleeping with your dreads the same way you use to sleep with your normal hair and there's nothing wrong with that, but sleeping on your dreads in the same way every night may cause some of them to become flat

Hope this tutorial was useful, Thank you for reading, check out these other dreadlocks maintenance tutorials:
Palm Rollind dreadlocks
How to wash dreadlocks
How to dry dreadlocks
Dradlocks separation

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How to Separate Dreads - Separating Dreads quick Tutorial

How to Separate Dreads - Separating Dreads quick Tutorial

Dreadlocks will always try to grow together at the roots, especially if you're using the neglect method. So if you want to avoid that, if you don't want to have any congos or very thick locks, which some other people would love to have, you should just separate them regularly.

Watch here a quick tutorial video on how to separate your dreads

Simply grab the two dreads (or more) that are conjoined together, and pull them apart from each other to the roots.. you do not have to separate your dreads all the way to the sculp, as this may is some cases cause some dread thinning at the roots with time.

you will hear some cracking hair sound, but that's ok don't worry about it.

Separating dreadlocks is a process that all dreadheads do, no matter what method they used to have dreadlocks, even dreadheads who want congos they still want to control how many dreads are going to be in every new formed congo.

So if you are planning to have dreadlocks, be prepared, along with washing and drying, separating your dreads is a routine you will have to get used to.

It is better that you make it a habbit, every other day, play with your locks by separating them.

Note that the best time to separate dreads is after the shower before they are 100% dry.

If you were not separating your dreadlocks until they matured and congos have already been formed, then pulling them apart will become very hard.. At that point and if pulling doesn't work.. the best way to split a thick dread into two smaller dreads is to brush it out and redread it again.(It is a long and annoying process but it's better than cutting them with scissors)

But if you don't want to put that much time and effort in brushing out and starting over again then the only way to separate a congo is using scissors.

But scissors must be the last choice, and it's better that you get someone else to do the cutting for you.
Be careful and enjoy every minute of your journey :)
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How to Dry Dreadlocks - Dreads Drying Tutorial

How to Dry Dreadlocks - Dreads Drying Tutorial

Drying dreadlocks is one of the most annoying routines for any dreadhead, because it's time and energy comsuming. Unlike washing dreadlocks that takes only 10 to 30 mins, and no matter what you do, drying your dreadlocks will take hours.

Youtube video showing how to dry dreadlocks:

Here are few points to know about drying dreadlocks:

1- Wash your dreadlocks early: First thing you should know is that it's better that you wash your dreadlocks early in the day if you can, the earlier the better, that way you will allow them to air dry before you go to bed, it's not recommanded that you sleep with wet dreadlocks.

2- Drying starts from the shower: right after washing your dreads, proceed to squeezing them very well to get as much water out as you could. 
I do not recommand doing "head bangs" because shaking your head could be dangerous, but if you want to do that, just be careful and don't shake too hard, it does help a little bit in getting the water to the tips of your dreads.

3- Using Towels: you will mostly need two towels or more, because dreadlocks suck a lot of water in. rub the towel on your head and dreads, just like you used to do with your long hair before dreadlocks. 
wrap your dreads in the towel and squeeze them.

4- Blow drying: be careful while using the blow dryer, do not set it to maximum heat ( you don't want to fry your dreads from outside) and don't apply it on one spot for a very long time either. Same things you would actually do with undreaded hair.
You may put a towel on your dreads and make some kind of a tunnel and blow dry them while they're inside the towel like shown in the tutorial video, it helps trapping the hot air in, that way the hot hair will circulate inside and won't get wasted all over the room.. and therefor more thance to get dry dreadlocks faster.

5- Sleeping with wet dreads: If you have to sleep with dreads that are not 100% dry, put a towel on your pillow and spread your dreads all over it.

Different people will have different results, depending on the hair type, the size and lenght of dreads, and the weather where one lives, people living a hot places are luckyer than the ones living in cold humide areas.

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Drawing Dreadlocks - Bob Marley Art

Drawing Dreadlocks - Bob Marley Art

I don't know if you guys already know but I do draw lol, as you can see I just finished drawing the legend, the one and only BOB MARLEY YEAAAHHH!! or Robert Nesta Marley

And here is the video of me drawing Bob Marley on youtube (it's a speed drawing video)

It is not the first time I actually draw a person with dreadlocks, I have already did in this post. But this time I quiet did a better job, I always liked Bob Marley's dreadlocks since I was a kid.

I have a blog dedicated to my drawings and videos, you may check it if you want here: hellxfun.blogspot.com 

(Hellxfun is the name of my brand :P)

anyway, drawing dreadlocks is not as easy as it looks, it's actually harder than drawing normal hair.

Drawing Bob Marley was something I wanted to do for so long now, as a big fan of the legend of course and also because he's the first person who inspired me to start my dreadlocks journey. It all started when I was 7-8 years old when my older brother used to listen to bob marley and the wailers and had a big poster of him. The look of his dreadlocks was fascinating to me, I didn't knew at the time what was it or what is it called or how it's done, I just wanted the same look. and also I must say from that point I really started being a fan of reggae music.

back to the protrait drawing of bob marley, as I said I wanted to draw for so long but his natty dreads made me keep delaying it, because I knew it will take too long to draw, there are too many details. But this time I made up my mind, I had to do it.
Used about four pencils, a lighter pencil, a darker one, a very dark pencil and a very sharp one for the small details. an eraser of course and a paper blending stick.
The drawing took me about 4 days, yes 4 days and a lot of energy and focus, that's because I wanted it to be one of my best Artworks and Also like I said, it has so many details.

Anyway, I just wanted to share this dreadlocks drawing with you as I am very excited about it lol, I've posted it everywhere, it took me 4 days to finish lots of energy and focus

Peace and Love

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How to wash Dreadlocks

How to wash Dreadlocks

Washing dreadlocks is the number one dreads related issue that many people are confused about. Many think that in order to have dreadlocks you should stop washing your hair, while it is actually the other way around, if you want to have healthy clean dreadlocks you must wash them on a regular basis. Clean dreadlocks mature fast while dirty hair is gross and makes your scalp itchy.

I have posted last year a whole article about the top 10 myths and facts about dreadlocks.



How long until I give my new dreads a first wash?
you do not have to wait at all, but it does help if you wait a little bit and allow your hair and scalp to get used to the new thing.
how much time you should wait depends on few factors: 
* Your hair type
* How often do you usually wash your hair
* The method you used to make dreadlocks
so no one can tell you when to wash your young dreads except yourself, I suggest that you wait until your scalp starts to get itchy, the itchyest you wan handle.

How often should I wash my dreadlocks?
Same thing we said before, only YOU can decide, you can keep the same routine as you used to do before dreads or you can change it if you want, our bodies do adapt to anything new, so your scalp will get used to the new washing routine and will produce oils just as needed. So any washing routine would work just fine as long as it's not everyday that's not good,
you can obviously shower your body without washing your dreadlocks.

Shampoo and soap
there are many shampoos and soaps available. But what works well for one may not work well for the other, that's why it's better if you read reviews, ask your dreadhead friends try many types of shampoos and soaps and see which one works best for you. As long as it's residue free. you can even make your own soap if you want.

My personal dreadlocks washing routine:
you may do just as I do or you can do your own, the keys are: residue free shampoo, good rinsing and good drying.

• I first get my hair wet and give my scalp a gentle massage
• Then I put some of my shampoo on my palms and rub it all over my scalp (I don't use it on my dreads because that will happen later, also if your dreads are new be gentle with the rubbing)
• I get under the shower, the shampoo become bubbly and I rub it all over my scalp and dreads very well (massage carefully if your dreads are new)
• once I feel that I shampooed all my hair I proceed to rinsing
• I set the shower to the strongest mode and let water run through my dreads ( the more you stay under water the better)
• I squeeze my dreads to get new clean water runing through them again
• I repeat the rinsing and squeezing until I feel it's enough
• I turn off the shower and start squeezing my dreads to get all the water out
• Once I feel that I can't get any more water out and my dreads stopped dripping I proceed to drying.

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