Protecting Dreadlocks from the Elements

Treat your locks as if they were your babies.  Shield them from harm.
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From lint to lice, unlike loose hair, you can't brush the inner core of dreadlocks so learn how to shield them from potential harm.
 

Properly Shampooing Mature Dreadlocks

For your final rinse, use lukewarm water.  Remember dreadlocks hold water and heat.  Rinsing with cool water prevents bacteria growth as you style.
naaniMODEL Tubby shampoos her locks while watching television. Mature dreadlocks are better shampoo'd over a sink or basin than in the shower.

Once your dreadlocks mature, you can return to some degree of normalcy regarding hair care.  In this section, we discuss some familiar and not so familiar ways to shampoo and care for your (dreadlock'd) hair.

 

Adding Sheen to Dreadlocks

Use naani's naturals LOCK'D DOWN Dreadlocks Butter to  add sheen with a non-greasy feel.
Drea's dreadlocks after using naani's naturals LOCK'D DOWN Dreadlocks Butter.

Dreadlocks don't have to lock dull.  Find out how-to make your dreadlocks shine.

 

Taming New-growth

Using clips as you twist your dreadlocks helps them retain  their neat shape.
Woman demonstrating the use of duckbill clips to secure dreadlocks. You can purchase these clips inexpensively online via naani.com. Visit the HAIR STYLING TOOLS Link.
Frizzy hair will forever be intertwined with dreadlocks.  Learn how to tame frizzies and keep dreadlocks looking nice and neat.