I also used just a dab to moisten my roots with each twist, along with a dab of castor oil. I’m thinking I might stir them together in a next batch, and refrigerate. This gel makes me think I could actually manage with an afro again :-), I had no idea back in the day!
Step four: Add a small amount of product to each individual strand before you work with it. (Experts differ widely and passionately about what to use. Some use creams, waxes, oils, or gels to prevent the hair from drying out. Some dreadlock wearers tout the benefits ofwaxas a binder an...
I have no clue how to style it since I am only used to having it relaxed and now, 4 months post relaxer, I either keep it wild with shea moisture smoothie and oils and leave in or I blow-dry it and do a apply a bit of heat just to style it dry. It is frustrating. I want ...
Cut damaged ends– To some this is an absolute last resort, but it’s highly recommended you cut your heat damaged hair if split ends are visible. Without trimming, these splits can travel farther up the hair’s shaft further damaging each strand. A small trim now could save you from ha...
Box braids are often confused with cornrows or micro-braids, but they are actually individual three-strand braids made from small single sections (or sectioned-off "boxes") of hair. They aren't French-braided close to the scalp like...
The strand twist method of forming dreadlocks takes time: the strands can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years to blend together and give the appearance of a single, solid dreadlock.[13] During this time you should wash the dreadlocks no more than once or twice a week. As the locks...
Apply the wax or gel to the entire length of the dread, taking care to cover the whole strand. If you choose to wax, only do it once every 2-4 weeks. Many people with dreads do not use a dread wax or gel because they believe it obstructs the dreading process. However, if you ...
Wrap a hair tie around the ponytail to secure it. Gather a thin strand of hair from the bottom of the ponytail, then wrap it around the base to hide the elastic. Secure the end of the wrapped hair strand to the ponytail with a bobby pin. The strand of hair should be about the ...