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Knotty Boy FAQs .: Starting Dreadlocks .: Any tips for dreading super slippery hair?

Any tips for dreading super slippery hair?

You will definitely need to backcomb a little tighter if you have super slippy hair, and I’ll share a little trick that we use to dread fine hair in the shop: Before you start your locks, apply some tightening gel to damp hair and blow dry. It adds a little extra grip to your hair, and makes it easier to get a really tight backcomb. When you’re finished, wax as normal!