Search  
   
Browse by Category
Knotty Boy FAQs .: Maintaining Dreads .: Maintenance of Mature Locks (6 months +) .: I wash my dreads every day, but they smell terrible! What am i doing wrong?

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 is a really great idea - but you, my friend, have a case of "too much of a good thing"! Your dreads smell funky for a very simple reason : they aren't getting dry.

YES, you should totally wash your locks, BUT they must get 100% dry, all the way to the middle, before you wet them again. This is especially important if you are still applying wax, as it will trap present moisture inside the lock, leaving you with a mildewy smell. Yuck! To get rid of the smell, wash one more time with the KB Dread Shampoo (with it's antifungal, antibacterial oils) and then blowdry it (on a low heat setting) or sit out in the sun. Normally you can simply airdry your locks, but it's key to get yours as dry as possible as quick as possible. From here on out, try to stick to a once-weekly washing schedule.

How helpful was this article to you?

Related Articles

article What's the best way to wash my dreads?
Well, you really only need to wash your scalp!...

(No rating)  6-12-2010    Views: 171   
article How often should I wash my dreads?
We recommend once weekly washings.

(No rating)  8-24-2006    Views: 6661   
article How long should I wait before I start washing my new dreads with your shampoo?
We recommend waiting two weeks after you...

  8-22-2006    Views: 5798   


.: Powered by Lore 1.5.7
[ Admin Login ]