For more information about lice and how to recognize it, please also visit this FAQ page: I think I might have lice! What should I do? OLIVE OIL SUFFOCATION LICE TREATMENT Treatment designed by The Crazy Lice Lady INGREDIENTS: 1/2 c Olive oil 3-4 drops of Tea Tree oil (make more as needed) STEP 1 … Read more
If you’re one of those people who used to slather a half ton of condition in your hair before you had dreadlocks and tend towards really dry hair this soak is a great way to moisturizing and condition your locks without any concern about residue because coconut milk is completely water soluble! Alternatively, if your … Read more
This can be used as a spray, rinse, or soak and is great for helping to squelch those horrible itchies! Thanks to Jennifer Rose of GoddesslocksPA for this recipe! 1 tbsp loose peppermint herb (or tea bag) 1 cup of water (opt. but recommended) 10-20 drops peppermint essential oil (opt. but recommended) 10-20 drops lavendar … Read more
This spray can be used as a wonderful locking accelerator to be used either before or after maintenance to give your dreadies that wonderful, rough feeling without drying them out like sea salt-based products do. (Recommended frequency of use is only once a week.) 1 part 100% pure aloe gel (no colors or additives) 1 … Read more
The biggest and, really, only indicator of dread rot is odor. (If you have discoloration of some kind that you’re concerned about, it is more likely residue build up, or fuzz stuck in your locks than mold.) If your dreadlocks smell like mildew, mold, sweaty gym bag, wet dog, etc. — you probably have dread … Read more
Wax/Oil Removal Deep Cleanse: This deep cleanse is for removal dreadlock wax and/or oils from residue-causing shampoo! (Adapted from the spray recipe by the Weird Sistas.) ½ – ¾ cup baking soda 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 30 – 40 drops lemon eucalyptus OR orange essential oil 30 – 40 drops lavender essential oil … Read more
This baking soda (BS) soak/apple cider vinegar (ACV) rinse is one of the best ways to deep clean your locks periodically. We usually recommend doing it at least twice a year to get your locks good and clean and remove whatever your regular shampoo may by leaving behind! 1/2 – 3/4 cup baking soda 2 … Read more
