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Step 1
Wash your hair well. Start dreadlocks with clean hair because the friction against your hair is what will help your hair to lock. Excess oil will delay the process.
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Step 2
Start sectioning your hair at the top of your head and work your way back. You can secure the sections by twisting your hair into 2 strands, or you can braid it.
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Step 3
Part your hair into several 1-inch sections for each dreadlock. If you make your sections larger than 1 inch, your hair may become too heavy as it grows and begin to pull your hair from the root.
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Step 4
Backcomb your hair by running a comb over the sectioned pieces to create friction. Keep running the comb through your hair until it starts to knot up.
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Step 5
Apply dreadlock wax after a few hours of backcombing and twisting sections of hair. Fold a section of the hair, secure it with a rubber band and apply the wax.
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Step 6
Palm roll each section to distribute the wax throughout each section and mold the shape of the lock. Repeat this step regularly when you start dreadlocks.
Comments
sweetblkf25 said
on 9/24/2009 P.S. The reason I promote the beeswax is because it is heavier than the gels (w/out the hair becoming hard as a rock). You don't have to cake it on, use just enough to help keep your locks seperated.
sweetblkf25 said
on 9/24/2009 Applebottom - I WOULD use beeswax (personally I use Murray's w/ 100% pure Australian Beesway as well as "Jamaican Locking Gel"). Its a great way to seal the combined strains together or individual locks. I know Noteworthy says you should "never use wax" but its a great sealer that holds moisture within in dreadlock. Yes it is heavy but DOES NOT promote mildew. Their statement lacks commonsense in so many ways its not worth a response to them. You should wash your hair regualry and reapply the wax to help manage your hair, BUT if you do not like any of the waxes you can try some of the locking gels - theres less buildup with the gels, but it doesnt do as well as the beeswax (@ least for me & my stepson's hair). Try different things to see what works best for YOUR type of hair and comfort, but don't exclude wax just because 1 person doesn't like it for whatever their personal reasons a...
noteworthybyjaz said
on 1/28/2009 NEVER USE WAX IN DREADLOCKS. Whoever suggests using wax in locs does not know about natural hair. It promotes mildew and build up. Plus it's heavy and gross. If you wouldn't put it on your skin, don't put it in your hair!
aapplebottom said
on 1/17/2009 I HAVE HAD SISTERLOCKS FOR OVER A YEAR...I RECENTLY DECIDED THAT I NO LONGER LIKE MY LOCKS THAT THIN SO NOW IM TRYING TO COBINE THEM TOGETHER TO MAKE THEM A LITTLE THICKER..I NO IT WILL TAKE SOME TIME BUT I HAVE PATIENCE...ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS?