Hey Fam,
Welcome and welcome back to HTW (How To Wear) Dreads! If you are here, it is probably because you already have dreadlocks, and you are looking for some information to help you make your locs thrive and enjoy the journey along the way.
Whether you just got some starter locs or you are a veteran who just wants a refresher, there’s something here to help every dread head.
Table of Contents
- Maintenance for people that already have dreadlocks
- Advanced maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Style Inspiration if you already have dreadlocks
- Find inspiration from your favorite celebrities
- Products & Reviews
Check our articles dedicated to people who already have dreadlocks and discover/confirm how to maintain healthy dreads or for emergency situations, read this few lines that will guide you to all our articles and you can discover our videos directly on our Youtube channel Htw Dreads.
Dreadlocks can be maintained and encouraged to grow in a healthy state with the help of a variety of products and techniques.
Maintenance for people that already have dreadlocks
There are things that since you have dreadlocks, starter or mature, should know, and top of that list has to be the basics of maintaining locs.
Without these, it’s nearly impossible to have a successful loc journey.
Here are the basics that you should know when you have dreadlocks:
- The Easy Way to Take Care of New Dreads
We give you the simplest/no-fuss routine to take care of a new set of locs. - How to Keep Dreads Healthy & Growing
We all have a goal of what we want our dreads to look like. This is your guide on how to keep your dreads healthy so that they get there. - How to Wash Your Starter Locs With a Stocking Cap
It’s really easy to unravel starter locs by mistake. Washing them with a stocking cap on can prevent this. Here’s how. - How Often Should I Wash My Dreads to Prevent Buildup?
If you wash your locs too much at the start, they’ll unravel; if you wash them too little, you’ll get some buildup. Read this piece to learn more about where the sweet spot lies. - How to Keep Locs From Unraveling
Your locs keep unraveling, and you’re wondering why. We’ll tell you all about it and how you can keep it from happening. - How to Maintain Dreads as They Grow Out
Practices like adding rose water and doing an ACV rinse once in a while can really help as you grow out your locs. Learn the other practices we recommend and how these work. - How to Maintain Faux Locs and Goddess Locs
Here are the tips you need on how to stay looking cute in your faux locs and goddess locs. - An Easy-To-Follow Guide On How to Moisturize Faux Locs
It’s easy to forget to care for your hair when it’s in faux locs, but please don’t. It’s really easy to take care of your hair in there, and we’re here to show you how. - Palm Rolling and Interlocking: Which is Better for New Growth?
One of the age-old questions in the loc community. Honestly, they’re all good methods, but one will be more suited to you. We’re here to help you decide which one that is. - How to Air Dry Your Locs
Here are all our handy tips for how to air dry your locs without any problems! - What are The Best Products to Start Out Dreadlocks?
Learn about the 5 products we think everyone should use when starting their loc journey. And no, this doesn’t include wax or gel. - Can I Wash My Locs With Dish Soap?
Yap, sounds a little funky, right? But this has been going around the loc community as a good remedy for product build-up. Read all the pros and cons and how to use this method here. - How to Keep Faux Locs From Sticking Together
You’ve been waking up to your faux locs stuck together, and you’re struggling to figure out why this is happening. We’ll tell you why this happens, how to prevent it and how to take care of it when it starts happening. - How to Maintain Faux Locs at Night
Here’s what you should do to maintain your locs at night so that your faux locs last longer and your hair stays moisturized. - How Long Can I Go Without Washing Dreads
If you’re dreading wash days or just want to know how far you can stretch them, this post will answer all your questions. - How To Wear a Hard Hat With Dreadlocks
It takes a small bit of maneuvering, but it is entirely possible. We tell you all about it and some of the best hard hats if you have dreads. - What Are The White Stuff In My Dreads and How To Fix Them?
It’s either flakes from dry scalp or dandruff, product build-up, or just the bulbs of your hair. Click to find out how to find out which one is causing white stuff in your hair and how to deal with them. - DIY Anti-Itch Spray to Stop Itchy Dreads
This doesn’t just stop itching! It smells absolutely amazing!
Advanced maintenance and Troubleshooting
Start here if you have already mastered basic care and maintenance, and now, you would like answers to some of the more advanced issues that you might face in your loc journey.
If you have start the dread journey and have dreadlocks this will help, we tackle issues like:
- How to Take Care of Dreads in the Winter
Winter is notoriously dry, so keeping your locs moisturized during this dry, cold weather needs a bit of wisdom. We’ll tell you all about it. - How to Comb Dreads and Decrease Hair Loss
It’s sad to see you take out your locs, but we still want your hair to thrive even while you do this, so here’s a guide on how to comb out your dreads so that you lose the least amount of hair possible. - How to Sun Bleach Dreads
The exact same sun that turns our skin darker, bleaches our hair. Interesting, right? Find out how the sun does this and how to achieve this style. - How Many Double-Ended Dreads For A Full Head
Find out how many dread extensions you will need for your head depending on the size of locs that you want. - How to Reattach Dreads
The easiest way to reattach your dreads is the crochet method. Granted, the process itself takes quite some time and needs follow-up, but it is worth it if you want your dreads back sooner rather than later. - How To Make Congo Dreads or Separate them?
This popular style has been spotted on lots of celebrities such as Jay Z. Here’s how to achieve the exact same look, and just in case you don’t like them, how to take them out. - Does Saltwater Make Your Hair Lock Faster?
Yes, saltwater will make your hair lock faster. Here’s why. - Why Is My Sisterlocks So Dry? Answered
We break down different factors that may be causing your sisterlocks to feel so dry, and what you can do to fix them. - How Long Can You Go Without Washing Dreads?
Not as long as you might think: 2 weeks. But we also have case studies of people who went for months. You won’t believe how much work it takes to wash them at that point. - How To Stop Dreads From Shedding?
A little shedding is normal, but excessive shedding is cause for concern. Here’s what might be causing it and how to stop it. - How To Wear A Hard Hat With Dreadlocks?
It takes a small bit of maneuvering, but it is entirely possible. We tell you all about it and some of the best hard hats if you have dreads. - How To Untangle A Dreadlock? The Easiest Way
So sometimes your hair locks when you don’t want it to. Here’s how to untangle it when this happens. - How Often Can Use Aloe Vera On Your Dreadlocks?
You can safely use aloe vera every week. Plus, it’s a good replacement for a conditioner when you have starter locs. Here’s how to use it. - Is Sisterlocks Good For Thinning Hair?
Yes, they can be good for thinning hair. Read this post to find out why that is. - How To Clean Gunk Out Of Dreads? Tips And Tricks
Gunk AKA product build-up can be caused by lots of things. We’ll tell you all about its causes, how to avoid them and how to clean the gunk out of your dreads. - How To Keep Dreads Tight At The Roots?
Palm rolling or interlocking. We’ll tell you how you’ll be able to achieve each one. - How To Dye Dreads Honey Blonde At Home?
Honey blonde is one of the most popular colors for dreads, especially among black people. Luckily, it’s fairly easy to achieve. Here’s how. - How To Take Care Of Bleached Dreads?
Once you bleach your dreads, your locs will require a lot more TLC. Here’s what you need to start doing to ensure your locs stay healthy even though they are bleached. - How To Bleach Dreads Tips And Tricks
There’s lots of ways to achieve this. Some are natural, and others use chemical processing to lighten the hair. Read all about the methods available here. - How To Stop Dreads From Itching – DIY Anti-inch Spray?
Here’s a quick remedy for an itchy scalp that smells divine!! - How To Get Rid Of Dread Lice With Shampoo/Alcohol
The dreaded lice scare doesn’t mean that you have to cut off your locs. You’ve got lice shampoos and alcohols that you can use consistently to get rid of them. - Can You Get Rid Of Dread Rot? Cause And Remedies
Often described as your hair smelling like a wet dog or gym socks, dread rot is actually really easy to deal with without losing your locs. Here’s how. - How To Air-Dry Your Dreads?-Best Tips And Tricks
Here’s all the tips and tricks we swear by to ensure our dreadlocks dry without getting any fishy smells. - How To Blow Dry Dreads Safely With FAQ?
If you want to get your dreads dry a bit faster, you can opt to blow dry them. Here’s how to do that safely. - Can I Use Dry Shampoo On My Dreads? Top Dry Shampoo
The simple answer is yes, you can but we don’t advise it. We tell you why we don’t and if you’d still like to try, we’ll give some suggestions that are going to be some of the safest. - Do Dreads Cause Balding? Tips To Prevent Dreads Balding
Your dreads can cause balding, but only under certain circumstances. Read all about them and how to prevent balding in the first place here. - Tips To Maintain Fresh Dreads After Gym And Sweating
Sweat can mess up a fresh retwist and cause your locs to smell. Here are our tips to avoid all of that when you work out regularly. - Can You Get Dreads Wet Every Day?
Yes, you can, but you can’t get them drenching wet every day. You can spritz to moisturize, but avoid having them getting soaked every day. - 5 Best Maintenance Kits for Dreadlocks in 2022
Pre-curated maintenance kits are literally the best thing created since sliced bread. They give you all you need to care for your locs in one easy-to-use kit. Here are 5 of our favorites.
Style Inspiration if you already have dreadlocks
Wondering how you could style your hair since you have dreadlocks for years? Then, this is for you!
Find out:
- How to Achieve 2-Strand Twist & Dread Bun
- How to Do a Dreadhawk
- How to Make Loc Jewelry With Yarn and Copper
- How to Wrap a Turban
- How to Style Short Dreadlocks
- 8 Go-To Styles For Sisterlocks in 2022
- How to Style Faux Locs
- How to Style Goddess Faux Locs
- How to Do Bantu Knots With Dreads
- The Best Hats for Dreads
- How to Style Short and Long Sisterlocks
Find inspiration from your favorite celebrities
Dreadlocks are best known for the Rastafari movement and the associated wider popularity of these locks during the 1960s.
Some celebrities have found a new way to show off their dreadlocks, by adding them to their style and getting inspiration from it.
Every celebrity that has dreadlocks installed is unique in its own way with one thing in common: they’re all looking fabulous with some amazing hairstyles.
- NBA YoungBoy
- Lil Pump
- XXXTENTACION
- Jonathan Davis, Jason Momoa
- Zhavia Ward
- Playboi Carti, Lil Durk, Young Thug, Lil Baby, Polo G, Snoop Dogg, Wale
- And we’ll be adding on even more as the days go by!
Products & Reviews
It feels like there’s an infinite amount of products out there, so finding the right products for you that will not harm your locks can be quite the challenge.
We tone down that complexity by reviewing and recommending products and trends in the loc community.
We are loc’d too, so we only recommend products that we have used and/or have seen actually work either for us or our friends.
All those articles will help you if you already have dreadlocks :
- Is Rice Water Good For Dreads?
- Can I Wash My Dreads With Dawn Dish Soap?
- What Are The Best Products For Starting Dreads?
- What Are The Benefits Of Henna On Dreadlocks?
- Dollylocks Shampoo And Dreadlocks Detox Review
- What Is The Best Conditioner For Dreadlocks?
- The Best Hats For Dreadlock-Tam, Knitted Dreads Hat
- Is Peppermint Oil Good For Locs? And The Benefits
- Is Avocado Oil Good for Dreadlocks? And Its Benefits
- What Shampoo Is Good For Sisterlocks? – Plus Alternatives
- 5 best maintenance kits for Dreadlocks in 2022?
- Guide and top 5 Dryers for Dreadlocks in 2022?
If you want to learn more or don’t understant some words, i recommend to read our homemade dreadlocks Dictionary !
