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Knotty Boy FAQs .: Maintaining Dreads .: Maintenance of New Locks (0-6 Months)

Maintenance of New Locks (0-6 Months)

Everything you need to know about your young dreads

article About 5 months ago, a friend of mine made dreadlocks in my hair, but after 2 months I gave my hair a good wash, and my dreadlocks became thinner. What can I do to make them thicker again?
What happened by washing them is they became...
  8-23-2006    Views: 6032   
article Can I bleach or dye my dreads, and should I do it before or after I lock up?
You can bleach or dye before or after you dread...
  8-22-2006    Views: 3423   
article Hey, I've had dreads for a little over a month now and I was wondering if I have to wait for my hair to dry after a shower before I can re-apply Knotty Boy to my dreads. Will the water repel the beeswax?
Yeah, it's best to let them dry as much as...
(No rating)  8-23-2006    Views: 1753   
article Hey, well, I think I've got a problem. I started to do the neglect method (my friend formed the dreads with some knots and braids), and what you said was going to happen pretty much happened. It's matting, kinda gross, and full of dandruff. I can only think of two options: try using wax at this point in the process and see what happens, or cut and start over. What should I do?? Is there anyway to get the dreads completely out so I can start over another way?? Oh, also it's been about two months since the start. Please help!
I’m sorry to hear about all your troubles. You...
  8-22-2006    Views: 9156   
article How can I make my own dreadlock accelerator??
Now that we have the Knotty Boy LockSteady...
  8-23-2006    Views: 2858   
article How long should I wait before I start washing my new dreads with your shampoo bar?
You should probably let your new dreads go for...
  8-23-2006    Views: 6215   
article How often should I rewax?
Those are all things that will become clear as...
  8-23-2006    Views: 3003   
article How often should I wash my dreads?
Anytime you feel that your locks need to be...
(No rating)  8-24-2006    Views: 2133   
article I dreaded my hair about a month ago and haven't washed since. I thought they were doing fine but they all came loose today after I went swimming. Are locks really that delicate or am I doing something wrong? I have short Asian hair (straight, 3.5 inches long), maybe I need to backcomb it/knot it up more?
Nope, that's normal with new dreads. Four weeks...
  8-23-2006    Views: 4075   
article I have a hair dryer that says it actually conditions the hair. I know that anything that conditions new dreads is bad... here's what the dryer says: "uses ions to recude frizziness while conditioning hair. Ionic technology dries hair faster by breaking up water molecules. Is the bad for my dreads?
Hrrrrrm- that's a really good question!  Our...
(No rating)  3-15-2007    Views: 1691   
article I have had locks now for about 20 weeks. Should I cut the ends? And how far should I cut them?
You can trim your locks to any length you want,...
(No rating)  8-22-2006    Views: 2344   
article I have had my locks for a little over a week now. I started them short (about 3 inches). I'm not waxing twice a week because the wax doesn't seem to go away like you said it does. Is this normal? Should it dry out more? Also my hair sticks straight up like spikes? What can I do to get them down? How will I know when they start to dread??
Everything you're describing is normal... you...
  8-23-2006    Views: 3357   
article I have to wear a bandanna most of the day to cover my locks for work. Is this bad or going to cause them not to work out correctly?
No, that shouldn't hinder the locking process...
(No rating)  8-23-2006    Views: 2127   
article I heard that when you get locks that you can't reach your scalp to clean it. Is that true?
Nope, not true... locks are just like any other...
(No rating)  8-23-2006    Views: 1155   
article I just got dreads a few days ago. I always thought dreads were dry, but mine are moist with dread wax and probably greasy hair. Does it stay like this, or do they become dry? And my locks aren't sticking together too well, they kinda look like twists - will they become better? Is there anything I can do to help them?
First of all, did you get them done at a salon...
  8-23-2006    Views: 3045   
article I just got new knots a week ago. Got my Knotty Boy Starter Kit, and have been using the tightening gel over the weekend. But rechecking your site I'm seeing the wax and thinking I should be using that instead? What's the diff and how should I be using the two of them correctly? I'm looking at the product descripts but I'm still not clear...any help is hugely appreciated. - Knotty Tara
Ok, here's the scoop. The wax is good in the...
  8-23-2006    Views: 1661   
article I just started dreading up my hair. When I go to bed they look good, but by morning they're all a mess. Is there anything I can do to "protect" them from my tossing and turning?
Try wearing a hat or a nylon stocking over your...
(No rating)  8-22-2006    Views: 1992   
article I put WAY too much wax in my locks, how do I get it out??
Here's a handy hint from Nappy Nina:"I...
  3-23-2007    Views: 2768   
article I was just wondering, does your dread shampoo take out semi permanent hair dye? I have had my dreads for about a month and a half with Directions hair color in 'em.
Nope. Using the shampoo bar with dyed hair is...
(No rating)  8-23-2006    Views: 693   
article I've been a dreadhead for nearly a month, but the problem is that my hair is really thin and no matter how much I play with, separate and add additional wax, they seem very flat and crappy. I just wondered if you had any advice because I would really love a cool head of dreads.
There could be a few things that are not...
(No rating)  8-23-2006    Views: 2085   
article I've bought a Knotty Boy Basic Dreadlock Starter Kit, but I haven't got started yet because I'm not sure how things will look, due to my grey hair. I've dyed my hair dark brown/black for years and it grows back grey/white at the roots. Regular coloring obviously necessitates regular washing, which I don’t think will be ok for new locks. I chose Dark Wax in my Kit, in the hope that might disguise my grey new-growth. Any hints and tips you could offer would be great!
I’m not sure the Dark Wax will help disguise...
  3-14-2007    Views: 1271   
article Itchies! Help!
Please read everything we have about combating...
(No rating)  8-23-2006    Views: 1365   
article Knotty Boy Dread Wax works like the bomb, but I got a question: My hair is shortish (maybe 3.5, 4 inches) and it seems to be sticking straight upon top and out on the sides. Is this a temporary thing or did I use too much wax?
Nope, this is normal with short hair. You have...
(No rating)  8-22-2006    Views: 1158   
article What do I do about my tips that won't dread?
OK, basically, since it is pretty much...
  8-22-2006    Views: 4955   
article What is the crochet method?
It's a process that helps already-formed locks...
  8-24-2006    Views: 2409   
article When I sleep, all the dreads at the back of my head get squished and pressed against my head in weird positions, and also I get a bunch of stray hairs floating around back there. Am I maybe using too much or not enough of your goop?
This problem of flat dreads is very common with...
(No rating)  8-22-2006    Views: 2976   


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