How to Make Dreads Grow

Dreadlocks are becoming increasingly popular. Formerly only worn as part of a religious practice or within a specific culture, dreads are now being sported by many individuals of all backgrounds. Dreads are a hairstyle where individual sections of hair are matted together, creating thick sections of hair. Growing out dreads can be a lengthy process, but taking a few steps can promote the speed of growth.

Things You'll Need

• Residue-free shampoo Silk fabric

Instructions

1. Stimulate your scalp. Massaging your scalp will stimulate the nerves that promote hair growth. Place the tips of your fingers directly onto your scalp and massage for 10 to 15 minutes a day.

2. Wrap your hair while you sleep. When growing out dreads it's essential to keep your hair moisturized and healthy. Sleeping with your dreads wrapped will keep in moisture as you sleep. In addition it will hold your dreads in place allowing them to remain tight instead of loosening with movement. Wrap your dreads with silk material to avoid friction.

3. Keep your dreads clean. A common myth about dreadlocking is that your hair must be dirty in order to maintain a dread style. In point of fact, clean hair actually promotes the growth and appearance of dreads. Your hair's natural oils, which are present in clean hair, promote hair growth in general. Most shampoos contain ingredients that leave residues in your hair that can eliminate any naturally occurring oils and can clog hair follicles, stunting hair growth. Wash your hair every couple days with a residue-free shampoo to ensure build-up is eliminated.

4. Take supplements that promote hair growth. Take a daily multivitamin containing a variety of B vitamins, which are essential to hair growth. Follow the manufacturers guidelines for dosage instructions. In addition, vitamin C and vitamin E promote scalp circulation for healthier hair. This will reduce breakage within your dreads.

References

• Dread Lock Maintenance
• Holistic Hair Care