How do you dread hair? And keep it clean?

I love the way dread locks look. But how do you clean them? I have a son who has curly/ wavy hair, what is the best way to dread this texture of hair? How do you start with short hair and how do you form them with hair that is already long?How do you dread hair? And keep it clean?
the best thing to do is go to a hairdresser which specialises in afro hair/hairstyles. it can be done at home but you'll have to buy a few things beforehand - very strong-hold hairspray and beeswax.





* split the hair into small sections.


* backcomb and twist the sections one by one quite roughly so it starts to take shape.


* give it a spray with the hairspray.


* backcomb it a bit more.


* when you've finished, put beeswax on each dred and make sure you put an adequate amount to keep it together.





after at least 2 moths, go to the hairdressers coz you'll have to undo them to clean them properly. they will also put the stray hairs back in the dreds, along with the extra length that has grown.


be very careful in the first few months not to get the dreds wet since they can become loose quite easily.


don't forget to spray them twice a week, and put wax on them once a week.





p.s. don't listen to anyone who says they look dirty/nasty or whatever, if you look after them properly and care for them they will look fantastic.How do you dread hair? And keep it clean?
dreds arent clean.
I suggest just going to someone who knows all about dreading hair and have them do it for you. Dreading is a process that can take several weeks to do. I will be getting my dreads next summer. Just try any braiding salon and ask them about the process and how much it cost. Shop around.





You want your sons dreads to look nice and dread properly so since you dont know much about them just get someone to do them for you. My aunt did hers on her own, but it depends on the style you want.
you cant wash the hair at all. you have to keep it dirty and twist it a certain way alot
I dreaded my friends hair. You can't wash it for a while, like a month after you do it, and keep working on it! It's important to use a lot of the dread wax, and the metal comb to make it work. eventually you can shower. You can use scented wax though
there is a special kind of shampoo that you can use to keep them clean. and all you really have to do to kame dreads is to teas your hair some. and dont brush it
you can wash dreads, anyone that says you can't doesn't know,, you can wash your hair, and it stays in dreads, ,,,you just wet your hair, put shampoo on your hair, and rinse it off, and your hair is clean, and it drys beautifully,,,,but once you have dreads you can't undread it, if you are tired of dreads then you have to cut the off.......
If you wanted to dread your hair you would have to go to a African shop.You keep them clean by buying a night scarf and warping your hair every night.
You can actually wash your hair every day and have dreads, if you wash with bar soap.
I don't dread hair.


I wash my hair.


Go see a haircare professional instead of depending on us Yahoos!
Backcombing is just what it sounds like -- you comb your hair backwards, from the tip to the root, using a fine-toothed comb. This forms mats and knots that will be the base for the dreadlocks. Next comes the beeswax product, which has to be thoroughly worked into the matted hair. You can twist sections of hair or roll them between your hands if you want a specific shape for your dreads, and doing this regularly will help maintain the locks.





Another way to get dreads is to start with a dreadperm. This has been called ';the world's worst perm with the best result.'; A stylist backcombs your hair tightly, then puts it in curlers, and treats it to a permanent curl process. The result is almost instant dreads that will become more dreaded over time.





Quick dreadlocks can also be achieved with hair extensions. Synthetic hair (often in bright colors) is attached to your own hair, and it can either be dreaded before attaching or after. Often, the fake hair is attached to the real hair by braiding it in, but the braid may be covered or disguised by the dreadlocks. Sometimes heat or glue are used to help attach the fake hair, and synthetic dreads can even be put onto hairpieces that are tied into your real hair temporarily. The dreaded part of the extension is made by backcombing then twisting the section of hair. Because fake hair is made of plastic, these types of dreads can be set to hold their shape by applying heat.





If you are ready to make a serious hairstyle commitment, dreadlocks may be the 'do for you. Once they're in, the only way to get them out is by cutting.
I dreaded my hair and I've got straight bland hair - so dreading wasn't really natural.





Here's different techniques - http://www.dreadlocks.com/





I used http://www.knottyboy.com/ products and their instructions. I did the back combing technique. I divided all my hair into sections and then took each section and would twist the hair, back comb it, twist then back comb. It was super tedious. It took my friend and I a couple hours.





Go to the knotty boy site, they have a FAQ section and will help you understand more. In no way are dreads dirty. You can still take care of them.





You want this shampoo http://www.knottyboy.com/shop/dread_sham鈥?/a> I was in love with it. It's pepper minty so when you wash your hair your scalp tingles. The best





Dreadlock cooling spray http://www.knottyboy.com/shop/dreadlock_鈥?/a> This sounds gross, but when you have dreads, the 'itchies' are common. Your scalp itches because your hair is pulled everywhere. This spray is also minty, so you spray some on your dreads and your scalp will feel nice and refreshed.





Dreads take some upkeep in the beginning. Every morning I would spend 30 minutes twisting and back combing my dreads. Then before bed I'd twist them again.





Since my hair is naturally undreadable (um, I'm white with straight, thick hair) the dread wax http://www.knottyboy.com/shop/dread_wax/鈥?/a> was essential in starting my dreads.





http://www.knottyboy.com/shop/dread_kits鈥?/a> this is a good kit - the comb helps a lot...





This company was excellent. I'm always nervous about purchasing online, but the product came quickly and was in perfect condition. I highly recommend dealing with knotty boy.





Here's their 'concerned mothers' page http://www.knottyboy.com/learn/notsure.p鈥?/a>





Good luck!





After 4 months of ';dreadheaded awesomeness'; and galavanting around Europe, I had to return to civilization and hold a job at an office - I took dishsoap and washed out all the wax and removed all the hairballs from my dreads. My hair was cut shorter (but I wasn't bald). I didn't have to sacrifice my hair to remove my dreads.