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Knotty Boy Dread WaxDefinitely not, losing hair has more to do with lifestyle and genetics. We do know people have been using beeswax and beeswax-based products on their dreads for decades and we've never heard back from a single one of our own Knotty Boy customers that our product caused their hair to fall out. If you have a strong, healthy noggin of... Read More » Although it is beeswax-based, Knotty Boy Dread Wax does not attract any more dust or lint than any other hair product. It is slightly tacky when it is first used, for the first day or so, but it quickly absorbs and binds the dreadlock from the inside. Knotty Boy does not attract lint or dust, UNLESS you have over-waxed, or are doing... Read More » We really recommend the wax for up to the first 6 months, or however long it takes for your locks to fully knot up. With consistent backcombing of the ends and palmrolling, most people are off the wax and using Tightening Gel by about 3 months. You can continue to use the wax sparingly for mostly cosmetic reasons as it makes all those fuzzies... Read More » Your new dreads will dry out in a few days, takes a little while for the wax to sink in. As your dreads develop and get more spongy, it will take less time for the wax to absorb. Read More » One jar will definitely lock up the average user's hair to start, and have enough left to maintain it for a few weeks at least after. If you have super long and thick hair, or are wanting to do a lot of tiny dreads, think about grabbing a second jar. Or if you want, order two jars even if you don't have long or thick hair, just so that... Read More » Actually, we have TONS of people that do not have locks, but use Knotty Boy Dread Wax for their every styling need. We often hear that people have thrown out their gels and sprays and only use Knotty Boy for their frizzy, fly-away hair because it leaves their hair with a soft, thicker texture, rather than a crispy one... So just go ahead with... Read More » There are no chemicals or perfumes in the wax. All ingredients are totally non-allergenic and natural. Although the Kukui is classified as a nut, like Coconut, there are very few, if any, documented cases of allergic reactions to this nut. Having said this, it is always good to exercise extreme caution if you have severe nut allergies and... Read More » Yes, you can start dreads from braids, BUT they will always kind of look like braids. Now if you don't mind that, then by all means go for it, but people often braid their hair and leave it expecting that one day they will have nice fat Marley locks, but that rarely is the case. Your dread braids will always look very thin and kinky like... Read More » Only use wax on DRY hair – EVER. Phewf! Now that’s outta the way: yes, you’ll re-wax after shampooing, once your hair is 100% dry, all the way through. Applying wax to hair that is at all still damp will trap moisture leading to a mildewy smell. Eew! Read More » If you have blond, red or light brown hair you’ll probably want to use the colourless formula. The dark wax is best for people with brown to black hair. The lighter wax is clear, not “light coloured”. It will be a little cloudy at first on darker hair, but once it’s absorbed you won’t see it. Read More » About the 'new' wax versus the 'old' wax recipes - believe it or not, nothing has changed! What sometimes makes a big difference is the current temp and time of year - if you are where it's really hot during the summer, that makes a huge difference in its consistency. Try keeping your new wax in the fridge and taking it out an hour... Read More » Either product is great for starting locks, but wax does have one huge advantage in that it’s NOT water soluble. What that means for you is that you can wash your hair (after the initial 2 week wait) and the wax will hold those knots together. The Tightening Gel is great for starting locks too, but you will have to reapply every time you... Read More » KB Wax helps your newly knotted dreadies hold together tight right off the bat, but its main claim to fame is that you can wash your hair as normal! Read More » Knotty Boy uses Kukui Nut Oil in our dread wax because it's an outstanding emollient that is absorbed quickly and thoroughly, and leaves no greasy after feel. The oil is expelled from the nut of the Kukui tree. In Hawaii, where the oil is from, the native Hawaiians treasured "kukui" (meaning "enlightened") oil for its... Read More » The large amount of natural beeswax in the KB Wax means that it’s quite stiff. The oils in the formula will help it smooth like buttah when you work it in with your fingers, or by palmrolling. Read More » The KB Wax has a leg up on just plain ol’ beeswax because while it isn’t water soluble it IS shampoo soluble. KB Wax will wash out, but not in just one wash (which is why it’s so great for starting locks.) when you stop using the wax, it will gradually wash out over time leaving you with perfectly formed, soft-to-the-touch dreads. Read More » |