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needed.
Calm curls and fix frizzies on dry, processed (colored or permed)
Shine-enhancing Gels or curly hair. Add shine. Look for silicone in ingredient list to
or Sprays; Glossing help hair reflect light and look shinier. Too much product weighs
Cremes down oily hair. Use very lightly or just on ends. Sprays are the
least oily; spray on hands and smooth over hair.
Handy to carry around for touchups on frizzies or flyaways. Is a
Hair Balms cosmetic coverup and doesn't restore moisture, but gives a
healthier look to hair.
Straighten all hair types for people of all skin colors. Can
transform curls into waves. Temporary products often contain
Straighteners, Spray moisturizing ingredients like glycerin, coconut oil and plant
Relaxers, Relaxing extracts. Permanent straighteners and relaxers are serious
Cremes
business and should always be applied by professionals. Use at-
home products sparingly and monitor how they affect your hair.

Tame flyaways, add volume, seal coiffure. Try spraying on
Hair Sprays brush, then brush through hair. Use light varieties for natural-
looking hold. Firm-hold sprays can give a bulletproof, rigid look

How to Wash Dreadlocks

Your hair-care regime will change the moment you begin to dread your hair. Line up all
your current products in a row and see if they pass the test.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Resist the temptation to shampoo a new set of dreads for at least two
weeks. Your scalp will eventually acclimate to the new schedule. When your
locks are secure, consider a wash every four days to two weeks, depending on
how your scalp feels.
• STEP 2: Choose a low-lather shampoo that will leave no residue or film behind.
Wash your hair with tepid to lukewarm water. Hot water may melt any wax
you've used to secure your twists.
• STEP 3: Look for shampoos that tend to the new needs of your scalp. Many
people with dreadlocks experience dry and itchy scalps, as well as dandruff.
Consider products made by other "dread heads." These products will be
formulated to cater to your specific needs.
• STEP 4: Skip the conditioner. Its emollient nature may loosen your locks.
• STEP 5: Consider slipping a nylon stocking or hair net over your head before you
wash. This will help keep all your locks in place and keep them from unraveling.
• STEP 6: Shake your clean head, then squeeze excess water from each lock to
begin the drying process. Blot water with a bedsheet, as towels may leave bits of
fuzz in your hair.