Knotty Boy - Frequently Asked Questions about dreadlocks. How to create, wash, maintain, remove, and much more.

Maintenance of Mature Locks (6 months +)

Tips and tricks for older locks.

How do I get sand out of my dreads?
Yikes. Well, we'd suggest washing it a few...
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How do I keep my dreads out of my face?
You're pretty lucky, dreadhead. If you don't...
(No rating) 8-23-2006 Views: 2429

How do know when my dreads are 'mature'?
Mature locks will hold together without the...
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How do you put shells/beads/accessories into dreads?
Just slide ‘em on up a dread of the...
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I wash my dreads every day, but they smell terrible! What am i doing wrong?
I think we can all agree that washing your hair...

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I've got quite a bit of loose hair coming off my locks. How can I work it back in?
The easiest and most effective way to get...
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I've had my locks for about a year now. Should I still be waxing?
The wax is meant to be used in the initial...

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My bleached-out locks are starting to feel brittle and break. What can I do?
A few preventative tips for the chemically...
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My locks are starting to grow into each other. What's up with that?
Dreads will try to merge with the ones around...
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My locks don't seem to grow. Is there anything I can do?
You probably won't see growth immediately, as...
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My roots are much thinner than the rest of my locks now. What could be causing this?
Weakened roots can be caused by a few different...

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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: 229

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

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What to do about undreaded roots!?
As long as your hair is growing, you will have...

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What's the best way to combine two dreads into one?
In the case of mature locks, you need to focus...
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What's up with the bumps and loops?
Lumps and bumps will be a part of your locks...

8-23-2006 Views: 3946

Will using the Locksteady Tightening Gel affect my colour-treated locks?
The gel could potentially impact on the...

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