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Maintaining Dreads (39)
Having a hard time with your roots? Got loops? Undreaded ends? Everything you could ever possibly hope to know about caring for your locks- new or old.

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Shipping, Wholesale, Distribution, and much more...

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Advice on using our products, ingredients and more. If you would like to know the ingredients of any of our products, please Visit this page

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All the info on getting rid of your locks.

Starting Dreads (33)
Everything you need to know BEFORE you start.

The Knotty Boy Lock Shop and Salon (17)

Latest Articles

Now that my dreads are mature, how does my maintenance routine change?
If your dreads are mature, you no longer need...
(No rating) 7-6-2010 Views: 550

How do know when my dreads are 'mature'?
Mature locks will hold together without the...
(No rating) 7-6-2010 Views: 630

I wash my hair once a week, but there's still a buildup on my scalp. Any hints?
When you wash your hair too often, you are...
(No rating) 7-6-2010 Views: 542

How can I prevent/get rid of loops in my dreads?
Palmroll, palmroll, palmroll! Palmrolling...

7-6-2010 Views: 630

Is my scalp going to remain so visible?
It usually takes anywhere from 2 weeks to a...
(No rating) 7-6-2010 Views: 610

Most Popular Articles

I started my dreads using the 'neglect method' and now i hate them! They're all matted together at the roots and full of.."stuff". I'm uncomfortable and i don't know what to do! Help!
We're sorry to hear that you’re having a...

8-22-2006 Views: 21600

How long should I wait before I start washing my new dreads with your shampoo bar?
Generally we say wait two weeks for your...

8-23-2006 Views: 18386

How long should my hair be to start locks?
We’ve had reports of people starting...

8-24-2006 Views: 15992

What do I do about my tips that won't dread?
Take the undreaded end and “backcomb” it...

8-22-2006 Views: 14554

How long will it take me to undread myself?
Well, how long have you had your dreads? How...

4-25-2007 Views: 12123

Highest Rated Articles

What's the best way to wash my dreads?
Well, you really only need to wash your scalp!...

6-12-2010 Views: 404

What's it for?
Peppermint cooling spray is great for soothing...

6-12-2010 Views: 137

What do I do about my tips that won't dread?
Take the undreaded end and “backcomb” it...

8-22-2006 Views: 14554

Argh! My dreads are getting flattened when I sleep!
This problem of flat dreads is very common...

8-22-2006 Views: 10031

Where is the KB Lock Shop?
Our salon is located in the Commercial Drive...

8-22-2006 Views: 6874