Dreadlock Wash Guide

How Do I Wash My Dreadlocks?

Remove charms, beads, and bigger hair wraps (smaller wraps are fine) before washing your dreadlocks. If you have wool dreadlock extensions installed into your existing dreadlocks you can leave them in while washing, although my personal preference is removing them to wash separately. Removing them allows me to really give my scalp and natural dreadlocks full attention.

Fully submerge your dreadlocks and scalp in water. Using a Natural Clarifying Shampoo*, pour about a quarter size into the palm of your hand. Emulsify in your hands to then massage onto your scalp. Once you feel the shampoo is evenly dispersed on your scalp, use the pads of your fingers to really massage and stimulate your scalp. (You may need to add more shampoo depending on the density and length of your hair.) You want to then work your way down the body of the dreads, gently squeezing down to the ends. *For Natural Clarifying Shampoo use code: THELOCDHEART

Back under the water to rinse the shampoo from your scalp as well as the body of your dreads. It's important to give a very thorough rinse, removing all of the shampoo. Don't rush it, enjoy the flow of water while giving a full rinse.

Now it's dry time! It is very important to dry your dreadlocks after washing them. Ring out as much water as you can and wrap it up in a Microfiber Hair Towel to soak up the rest of the water Keep it wrapped up for about 30 minutes. Once you remove the towel I recommend going through and separating the sections at the roots, giving your dreadlocks a good palm roll from root to ends on each individual one. Now you can either air dry in the sun, use a blow dryer to assist a quicker dry, or sit under a hood dryer and let that do the work to give your arms a rest.