Bronner's and other coconut oil based products rinse less well. Even Bronners, the O.G, will say, dilute it with water by 75% for use and then rinse with a cider vinegar/water blend to make sure the product is broken down and actually rinsed out. Dollylocks, same thing, over time, lots of buildup. It does not have to be expensive or complicated~ Shampoos with actual surfactants are worth using in between use of those that are saponified-oil based, and a deep cleanse is very worthwhile! I used to (overuse) salt sprays, perfume refresher sprays, oils, and coconut oil/saponified oil "shampoos" (which are actually soaps) all of that and the buildup was terrible. Making my own taught me so much, and the more I make, the simpler it becomes. I go back to "the less product, the better" every time, but that is what my hair type asks for. If you have problems, consult with a loctician! Essential oils can be very irritating to the scalp, there is no big advantage to using them (aside from maybe tea tree, which is proven to have some anti-fungal properties and can be useful for anti-itch formulations). Some of them smell nice, I agree, but they are chemically extracted concentrated volatile oils that can be harsh in their own right. Use sparingly if you are having issues. Whole-plant oils without added scent are very healing however!
I quit using dollylocks shampoo and started making my own with fresh herbs (lately it's been nettle and rosemary). I only shampoo once a week and I only shampoo my scalp area never the length of my butt long dreads. I always just drip everywhere lol! Love you Liz, and I'm so loving the consistent videos lately!!!!! 🖤💚
I'd love a video on dread extensions and specifically using them to bolster a dread. Also dreads and coloured hair, does the colour wash out the same as undreaded hair, does colour affect maintanence, do you colour the hair before dreading or can you colour dreads, all the shit to know. I've been finding your videos a really great knowledge source so far so thanks :)
OhmyGod I was SO excited to see you do another dreadlock video!!! Thank you!!! I love, love, love these! Would love a video on home maintenance and using essential oils!!! 😊🎉
Nice 👏 👏 great tips,love dreadlock videos,I personally use and love Dollylocks,I've tried a number of different shampoos and it seems to be best for me,I wash once a week and I'm currently overdue for a deep cleaning lol 😆 I also use the Dollylocks conditioning oil,it's great,I just use it occasionally when my dreads start to feel dry and crunchy 😂❤, thanks for the video,can't wait for more.😊😊
There are very few people I'll watch a video of their's in the wee hours, but your's is the exception! I've only had my dreads for just over a year and I have done my share of trials of shampoos. I've even learned to make my own tightening spray and my own essential oil spray. Wish I would have had this video in the young days of my locs, but I for sure still benefited from this now. I do struggle with dry scalp and just put drops of jojoba oil around my scalp and give it a little rub or mist distilled water and essential oil mix into my scalp and massage. If you have any suggestions on that, I'd really appreciate it! But with shampoo I've learned to rotate from three that really helps plus I put my shampoo in a glass and add a cup of warm water and mix to help distribute it and not have one big area in my scalp. Anyway, this was great and I really appreciate everything you teach us!!!❤
I had dreads over 28 years ago for 8 months. Loved it. I currently have shorter fine/thin hair. Would you recommend 'loose hair' extensions getting dreaded, or "braids" extensions getting dreaded? I don't know where to begin. Please and thanks. Caucasian Mum in her 50s
In two weeks time I'm having dreads 😁 it's been a long time coming, two and half year's growing my hair. I've never used any mainstream products as all of them contain a poison in one sort of way or another. Please could you let me know if you know of any totally natural product that will help wash and keep my dreads in good condition, thank you so much for this video and your other videos, glad I found you just as I'm having my dreads put in , very informative sending love, peace and good energy from Wales 🏴❤️🙏🏻 Ps your dreads are beautiful ❤️🙏🏻
How many dreads do you have? Im starting my journey and looking for a good number for my hair to not look too thin. I'm currently wearing DE extensions and the thought of only having half of them seems like my hair would look so thin.
Yes and yes! Sea/salt water is great for dreads and chlorine shouldn't hurt them. The biggest thing is to just make sure, like Liz said, they dry completely. I don't have personal experience with moldy dreads as I am pretty anal with drying mine but I have seen a few videos/read a few blogs where people have successfully saved them. I am sure it depends how far gone they are and how much you want to save them but from what I have seen/read it is possible. I hope this helps!
I kayak all the time so I swim in rivers a lot. You can swim with dreadlocks in a river, lake, etc. after I get out, I gently "wring them out" so to speak. Definitely do a double wash afterwards, wring again, and dry. Never go to bed with wet dreads. That's all my advice lol.
I live in a hot and humid environment and my scalp gets really itchy every 4-5 days. I try to last a week between washes but it gets too itchy. Essential oils tend to make my scalp even itchier. I use baking soda paste rinse it out then use diluted apple cider vinegar then rinse that out. I try to use Aragon oil and aloe but my scalp still gets so itchy. Any advice?
Nice video thanks for sharing I've been wondering i recently got dreads and there is a lake next to my place is it ok to wet my dreads in the lake water when i go swimming or i should make sure they dont get wet at all. Also my dreads are kinda recent 3 months ive been crocheting the loose hair maybe once a month but they seem to come back so quickly they look really nice a few days and then it's like i haven't done anything they all get really fizzy.. is it because I'm not patient enough ? They also started to become kinda stiff at some spot and loose at other i think they might be starting to lock but it makes bumps here and there not really uniform i don't know how to work on that.. anyway thanks for everything love your video !
Maybe you'll not know but I'll ask anyway. Do you know how it is with washing hair while creating freeform dreads? Washing locks up hair faster and there are no proper dreadlocks yet that will dry slowly. But usually everybody says to not wash it often
Hello, I’m a 15 year old white boy in high school and I want dreads, so I’ve been doing the neglect method for about a month, it’s working very well. However, since I’m 15 and in high school (With mostly POC and in the bad parts of the south), I’m very very worried about not just the bullying, but the severe attacks I may experience due to peoples belief that its culture appropriation. I personally just really like the hairstyle and find beauty in it so I don’t see why it’s an issue. I am NOT appropriating I’m appreciating it. I love it. Not hate it nor making fun of it. Anyways, my parents do not agree with it and would kill me if they found out I was doing it. What should I do about the people in school? Thank you very much for your information that I’m too scared to ask! It’s very helpful!
Her locs are mature, matured dreads don't frizz as much. You also can't see but she probably does have frizz you can't see in video form but you'd probably see it in real life
I wanted to love Dollylocks, but it's honestly not that great and they lie about the ingredients and being all natural. I'm open to new, better suggestions. I have so many Dollylocks shampoo and shampoo bars that I don't like.
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Bronner's and other coconut oil based products rinse less well. Even Bronners, the O.G, will say, dilute it with water by 75% for use and then rinse with a cider vinegar/water blend to make sure the product is broken down and actually rinsed out. Dollylocks, same thing, over time, lots of buildup. It does not have to be expensive or complicated~ Shampoos with actual surfactants are worth using in between use of those that are saponified-oil based, and a deep cleanse is very worthwhile! I used to (overuse) salt sprays, perfume refresher sprays, oils, and coconut oil/saponified oil "shampoos" (which are actually soaps) all of that and the buildup was terrible. Making my own taught me so much, and the more I make, the simpler it becomes. I go back to "the less product, the better" every time, but that is what my hair type asks for. If you have problems, consult with a loctician! Essential oils can be very irritating to the scalp, there is no big advantage to using them (aside from maybe tea tree, which is proven to have some anti-fungal properties and can be useful for anti-itch formulations). Some of them smell nice, I agree, but they are chemically extracted concentrated volatile oils that can be harsh in their own right. Use sparingly if you are having issues. Whole-plant oils without added scent are very healing however!
What is your experience with washing with baking soda and following with ACV?
So glad to see u back on RUclips lovely 😎 love ur educational videos to ur road trips and climbing mountains. Keep up the great work xoxo
I quit using dollylocks shampoo and started making my own with fresh herbs (lately it's been nettle and rosemary). I only shampoo once a week and I only shampoo my scalp area never the length of my butt long dreads. I always just drip everywhere lol! Love you Liz, and I'm so loving the consistent videos lately!!!!! 🖤💚
Tutorials are baaaaaaack and I’m here for it!! 👏👏👏
Your hair is gorgeous! thank you for the video
I'd love a video on dread extensions and specifically using them to bolster a dread. Also dreads and coloured hair, does the colour wash out the same as undreaded hair, does colour affect maintanence, do you colour the hair before dreading or can you colour dreads, all the shit to know. I've been finding your videos a really great knowledge source so far so thanks :)
OhmyGod I was SO excited to see you do another dreadlock video!!! Thank you!!! I love, love, love these! Would love a video on home maintenance and using essential oils!!! 😊🎉
Thank you so much for this. The salon that did my locs gave me the totally wrong info.
I got starter locs on straight hair. How long should I wait to wash them?
Nice 👏 👏 great tips,love dreadlock videos,I personally use and love Dollylocks,I've tried a number of different shampoos and it seems to be best for me,I wash once a week and I'm currently overdue for a deep cleaning lol 😆 I also use the Dollylocks conditioning oil,it's great,I just use it occasionally when my dreads start to feel dry and crunchy 😂❤, thanks for the video,can't wait for more.😊😊
Cool video Liz! I’m all about ACV rinse even if I don’t have dreads☺️
Thank you you are wonderful! : )
Love this video! I've had my freeform dreads for a little over a year now and have just stuck with the shampoo bars I've always used.
There are very few people I'll watch a video of their's in the wee hours, but your's is the exception! I've only had my dreads for just over a year and I have done my share of trials of shampoos. I've even learned to make my own tightening spray and my own essential oil spray. Wish I would have had this video in the young days of my locs, but I for sure still benefited from this now. I do struggle with dry scalp and just put drops of jojoba oil around my scalp and give it a little rub or mist distilled water and essential oil mix into my scalp and massage. If you have any suggestions on that, I'd really appreciate it! But with shampoo I've learned to rotate from three that really helps plus I put my shampoo in a glass and add a cup of warm water and mix to help distribute it and not have one big area in my scalp. Anyway, this was great and I really appreciate everything you teach us!!!❤
I had dreads over 28 years ago for 8 months. Loved it. I currently have shorter fine/thin hair. Would you recommend 'loose hair' extensions getting dreaded, or "braids" extensions getting dreaded? I don't know where to begin. Please and thanks. Caucasian Mum in her 50s
love your little loose hairs in the front!
i live in the chicago area can you recommend a dread loc artist..i like the yarn extension look. thank you
In two weeks time I'm having dreads 😁 it's been a long time coming, two and half year's growing my hair.
I've never used any mainstream products as all of them contain a poison in one sort of way or another.
Please could you let me know if you know of any totally natural product that will help wash and keep my dreads in good condition, thank you so much for this video and your other videos, glad I found you just as I'm having my dreads put in , very informative sending love, peace and good energy from Wales 🏴❤️🙏🏻
Ps your dreads are beautiful ❤️🙏🏻
Could you do a tutorial on how to add length to dreads? Using your crochet method.
How many dreads do you have? Im starting my journey and looking for a good number for my hair to not look too thin. I'm currently wearing DE extensions and the thought of only having half of them seems like my hair would look so thin.
Can you swim with dreads?
And if they get moldy from being wet can they be saved?
Yes and yes! Sea/salt water is great for dreads and chlorine shouldn't hurt them. The biggest thing is to just make sure, like Liz said, they dry completely. I don't have personal experience with moldy dreads as I am pretty anal with drying mine but I have seen a few videos/read a few blogs where people have successfully saved them. I am sure it depends how far gone they are and how much you want to save them but from what I have seen/read it is possible. I hope this helps!
I kayak all the time so I swim in rivers a lot. You can swim with dreadlocks in a river, lake, etc. after I get out, I gently "wring them out" so to speak. Definitely do a double wash afterwards, wring again, and dry. Never go to bed with wet dreads. That's all my advice lol.
How do you wash new dreads without undoing them every time?
I live in a hot and humid environment and my scalp gets really itchy every 4-5 days. I try to last a week between washes but it gets too itchy. Essential oils tend to make my scalp even itchier. I use baking soda paste rinse it out then use diluted apple cider vinegar then rinse that out. I try to use Aragon oil and aloe but my scalp still gets so itchy. Any advice?
Nice video thanks for sharing I've been wondering i recently got dreads and there is a lake next to my place is it ok to wet my dreads in the lake water when i go swimming or i should make sure they dont get wet at all. Also my dreads are kinda recent 3 months ive been crocheting the loose hair maybe once a month but they seem to come back so quickly they look really nice a few days and then it's like i haven't done anything they all get really fizzy.. is it because I'm not patient enough ? They also started to become kinda stiff at some spot and loose at other i think they might be starting to lock but it makes bumps here and there not really uniform i don't know how to work on that.. anyway thanks for everything love your video !
No lake water is bad for dreads
Maybe you'll not know but I'll ask anyway. Do you know how it is with washing hair while creating freeform dreads? Washing locks up hair faster and there are no proper dreadlocks yet that will dry slowly. But usually everybody says to not wash it often
Hello,
I’m a 15 year old white boy in high school and I want dreads, so I’ve been doing the neglect method for about a month, it’s working very well. However, since I’m 15 and in high school (With mostly POC and in the bad parts of the south), I’m very very worried about not just the bullying, but the severe attacks I may experience due to peoples belief that its culture appropriation. I personally just really like the hairstyle and find beauty in it so I don’t see why it’s an issue. I am NOT appropriating I’m appreciating it. I love it. Not hate it nor making fun of it. Anyways, my parents do not agree with it and would kill me if they found out I was doing it. What should I do about the people in school?
Thank you very much for your information that I’m too scared to ask! It’s very helpful!
What if your super active? I work out twice a day and sweat a lot, so I take at least two showers a day.
problems with dreads locking and staying loc'd :D Especially roots...
Where are you located?
are you closing down dolly locs?? 😢 a lot of items have been out of stock a long time and there was just a massive sale
No, they are redoing their image and I believe ingredients from what their latest post stated. Hopefully in the next few months they'll be restocking!
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Why does your hair not frizz
Her locs are mature, matured dreads don't frizz as much. You also can't see but she probably does have frizz you can't see in video form but you'd probably see it in real life
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your locs are actually really nice, usually when i see people who arent black their locs dont really look that great but yours do, they suit you a lot
I wanted to love Dollylocks, but it's honestly not that great and they lie about the ingredients and being all natural. I'm open to new, better suggestions. I have so many Dollylocks shampoo and shampoo bars that I don't like.
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I wish you were taking new clients…