Don't judge your dreads by the first weeks! They need a little time to chill out and get with the new program. Usually, after the first wash they tighten up considerably and stop sticking straight out. So if we can convince you to give it a couple weeks after all that work, I think you’ll thank us! But hey, if you’ve rocked them for a while and it’s time for a change, or you want to start over, you can use our Knotty Boy Emergency Removal Kit. Full instructions and tips here.