The right hygiene for dreads.
As is often the case when it comes to dreadlocks, there are different approaches to washing dreadlocks. From quite a lot to rather rarely. There is no “this is how it has to be” but it’s about everyone feeling their dreadlocks themselves and trying out a bit what fits best.
However, it should be said that dreadlocks are not so fond of water. This unfelts the dreadlocks, opens the tips and increases the risk that the dreadlocks felt together at the base. Still, a lot of washing is not a problem, if you also always dutifully högglet and perceive the state of your dreadlocks.
Which soap is the best for dreads?
Whether you wash your dreadlocks with curd soap, herbal shampoo or simple body lotion, it doesn’t matter. The main thing is to wash the hair, and especially the scalp. Which one is right for you, you have to find out for yourself. Every head is very different and there is no one shampoo for dreadlocks. You also don’t have to spend extra money on a shampoo specifically for dreadlocks. That’s just a marketing strategy for a niche product. The soap doesn’t care if your hair is matted or not.
There are also some who do not use soap at all or do not wash with soap every time. But for this, your scalp must first get used to it. And also your nose. Because they just no longer smell like cherry blossoms in the spring but simply your hair. 😉
So, how to wash dreadlocks?
Turn on the water, head under, soap (if you use any) on it and then scrub… it’s that easy.
Can I do anything wrong when washing?
Yes it is very important when you wash out your shampoo or soap again thoroughly. There must be no soap residue. In the worst case, these can lead to a bad smell. So always wash out well!
Marc explains how to wash your dreadlocks. Enjoy the video.
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