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I have fairly short (3 inches approx) hair and it's very silky. I want to dread it, but I've tried before and it just slides right out. How should I even start? Will Knotty Boy Dread Wax help?Yes, actually KBoy will help, tons in fact, because it will give your very soft hair much more texture and something to work with. Use the wax and just smooth it over your hair, before you start dreading, to give it some weight and texture. And use a very fine comb! Also now included FREE with most Knotty Boy Dreadlock Starter Kits is our new, amazing Bee Washed soap bar for pre-washing your hair before you lock up, helping it on its way. All these things will help considerably. And for longer, straight hair, try braiding it wet a day before dreading to give it some kinkiness and texture, too. Here's another Knotty kid tip for dreading straight silky hair: Knotty Alan: And another tip: After washing your hair the night before with just bar soap, but before you get out of the tub, rinse salt water through your hair, then towel dry, braid it, and then the next day you should have some triple-action texture going on that will make it perfect for dreading up! . |