How can I naturally deep cleanse my dreadlocks, and rid my scalp of dryness, itc!
Question:
How can I naturally deep cleanse my dreadlocks, and rid my scalp of dryness, itchiness, and dandruff?
Answers:
You don't necessarily have to cut your locs off. Here are some tried-and-true loc maintenance tips:
- Wash your hair as often as possible with shampoo. Try to use a shampoo without SLS, b/c that chemical is known to cause dryness. Conditioner can be used to add moisture, but make you sure you wash diligently to get it all out.
- If you have problems with flakes, try not to use a lot of product on your locs. Brown gel and other loc products can cause flakes and buildup.
- If you want to just cleanse your scalp quickly, you can put some astringent on a cotton ball and run that along the parts in your hair.
- There are a lot of sprays for locs on the market that moisturize the hair. Water based sprays are best. Heavy greases, gels, and beeswax aren't the best as they can lead to buildup more quickly.
I hope these tips help. This is what I do to maintain my locs. Good luck.