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

Maintenance of New Locks (0-6 Months)

Everything you need to know about your young dreads

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

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Can I wear a bandanna to cover my new locks for work?
Yeah – it’s a great idea, especially if...
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Do I have to wait for my hair to dry before reapplying KB Wax?
Yes!! Wax is meant to be used on dry hair ONLY....
(No rating) 8-23-2006 Views: 4805

How can I make my own dreadlock accelerator??
We don’t recommend DIY salt sprays because of...

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

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

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How often should I rewax?
Rewax “as needed”… helpful, right? Lemme...

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How often should I wash my dreads?
We recommend once weekly washings.
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I heard that when you get locks that you can't reach your scalp to clean it. Is that true?
If you keep up with palmrolling and...
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I think I applied too much wax. What can I do about it?
If your dreads start looking like candles, or...

3-23-2007 Views: 6922

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: 230

Is my scalp going to remain so visible?
It usually takes anywhere from 2 weeks to a...
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Is the wax going to stay in my hair forever?!
Every time you wash your hair, you're washing...

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Is there anything I can do to protect my dreads at night from my tossing and turning?
Try wearing a hat or a nylon stocking over your...
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My ends are loose. Should I cut them so they look blunted?
The ends sure do take their own sweet time to...
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My month old dreads were doing fine, but i went swimming and my shorties fell apart!
Four weeks is not very long for you to have...

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My roots are growing in and I'm worried that they won't dread. What can I do?
Regular palmrolling will encourage those...

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My scalp is really itchy. What can I do?
Itchy scalp is a really common concern with...
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One month in, and my locks are still looking puffy and kinda...limp.
Well, it IS a process. One month is pretty...
(No rating) 8-23-2006 Views: 5612

What are the red spots on my scalp?
Little red “stress bumps” are pretty common...
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What do I do about my tips that won't dread?
Take the undreaded end and “backcomb” it...

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