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What you need to start dreadlocks

Here is your checklist of what you need to start dreadlocks. You will be able to start and maintain your dreadlocks for several months with just these items.

 

1. Comb - You need a comb where you can back comb your hair hard without breaking it. Normal plastic combs will bend and break long before your dreadlocks are finished. The bristles do not have to be long, as long as they are strong and sit close together. Our combs have steel teeth and are well suited for making dreadlocks.

 

2. Elastics - You can choose to use elastics when dividing the hair into sections to keep track of where you have come to and to make the divisions as similar as possible. You can leave the elastics aside or peel them off when the dreadlocks are done. You can also use elastics at the ends to prevent dreadlocks from coming loose when they are just made.
We have 2 types of elastics that work well for dreadlocks. The normal "rubber" elastic which after some time breaks and falls off (fantastic for the roots) and then there is the 'Latex' elastic which is super strong and lasts a long time. (These are also the ones dentists use) These will work well for a long time and work well at the tips.

 

3. Hair Clips - Clips are extremely important when it comes to keeping track of hair, dreadlocks and sectioning. They are a huge help and come in several sizes.

 

4. Crochet hook - A crochet hook is a must when having dreadlocks. It is used to start up, maintain and tighten dreadlocks. There are many different ones so find one that suits your taste. I recommend using a size 0.5 - 0.75 mm when starting and maintaining dreadlocks.

 

5. Dreadlock Shampoo - A good dread shampoo leaves your hair really clean. Not all soaps and shampoos do it right when it comes to dreadlocks. So therefore it is important to use a residue free shampoo which does not leave accumulations in the hair as it becomes difficult to get rid of later.
TIP: A good test to find out if a soap is residue free is to wash your hands with it and smell for them after they dry. If you can smell a scent of soap on your hands, or if you can feel a "silky feeling" or "softness" then it will definitely leave residue and will not be good for your dreads.

 

6. - Locking Gel or Spray - Locking spray or gel speeds up the dreadlock process. It is very useful both when making dreads and it also becomes an important product when you start your maintenance routine. Locking gel is very good when you palm roll your dreads. Its made of aloe vera and will help to controle the loose hairs and moisture the dreadlocks. Tigthening spray is used just before you back comb to give the hair texture and make it dread faster. You can also use tightening spray to maintain dreadlocks. Its a mixture of sea salt and aloe vera wich will controle loose hairs and help the dreadlocks to mature faster. 

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