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Best Residue-Free Shampoo for Dreadlocks: What it means and why it matters

The short answer. A residue-free shampoo is one that cleanses your hair without leaving anything behind. No silicones, no waxes, no synthetic conditioning agents that coat the hair shaft. For loos...

How to detox your dreadlocks at home: the method, the timing and the aftercare

Over time, dirt, impurities, and product residue can build up within dreadlocks. A dreadlock detox is a 30-minute warm-water soak with a residue-busting powder. You do it every three to six months ...

How to Use a Crochet Hook for Dreadlock Maintenance (Sizes, Technique & Frequency)

Crochet Hooks are a go-to tool for creating and maintaining dreadlocks using the crochet method, a natural dreadlock process.

How do you wash dreadlocks?

Your complete guide to washing dreads and choosing the best dreadlock shampoo for a clean, healthy scalp.

5 Dreadlock Products I can't live without!

If you have dreadlocks, you know that maintaining them comes with its own set of challenges, but is such a rewarding journey. Finding the right products and tools along the journey can make all th...

Dreadlocks with Wispy Ends

Whether you're creating dreadlocks, or trimming exisiting dreadlocks one thing to decide is if you prefer the ends to be blunt or wispy. I've personally had dreadlocks for over 10 years, and in tha...

Can You Leave Dreadlock Beads in When You Wash Your Hair?

When it comes to dreadlock beads, a common question we get asked is – can you leave beads in when you wash your hair? With Mountain Dreads' high-quality beads, the answer is a resounding yes! At M...

Beautifully natural dreadlocks - Step-by-step creation and maintenance

DREADLOCKING COURSE by Organic Dreadlocks Learn everything you need to know about dreadlock information, creation, maintenance, repair, structuring the scalp, all varieties of extension, makeove...

How to Dry Dreadlocks Properly (and Keep Them Dry Between Washes)

If there's one part of a dread routine you can't cut corners on, this is it. Your dreads need to be completely dry before bed. Damp dreads pressed into a pillow overnight is where the musty smell s...

What are Spiralocks?

The Spiralocks journey began back in 2011 around the kitchen table when Peta and Helen both new to dreadlocks were struggling to find anything suitable to tie up their dreads with. After a little...