Is beeswax good for starter locs?
Beeswax is a helping hand for cresting dreadlocks. During the early stages, the stickystuff will hold the dreads in place —especially when your hair wants to do anything but that.
Can you dread your hair if it’s relaxed?
I will warn you, though: Some professionals absolutely refuse to start locs on relaxed hair, no matter how healthy it is, so if you decide to start them professionally while you still have relaxed hair, prepare for potential rejection!
Is it possible to lock a relaxed hair?
From all the research and even youtube channels of others is that you can definitely start locs with relaxed hair but eventually you would need to cut that hair off as your natural hair grows out.
Can sisterlocks be done on relaxed hair?
No, you don’t have to cut your hair. Sisterlocks can be started with your relaxed length left untouched as relaxed hair will not lock. As your hair grows, and is set into a locked pattern, your relaxed hair will be trimmed away.
How do you start dreads with beeswax?
When beeswax is used on dreadlocks, it is usually applied to the back of the head first, one section at a time. Other hair waxes or styling gel can be applied; these are often more suitable for temporary dreadlocks. Any excess beeswax residue can be melted away with a hair dryer.
How to make homemade beeswax for Dreads?
make dread wax with beeswax and hemp First, you fill half the pot of water and bring it to a boil. Continue taking about two grams of beeswax to a small pot and place it in the larger one. Let the beeswax melt. Then add the hemp seed oil, coconut oil, or shea butter into the melted beeswax and allow the mix to melt together over medium heat.
Should you use beeswax on your dreadlocks?
You should work beeswax into your hair by applying it directly to your scalp, particularly to the most irritated areas. Like aloe vera and other restorative creams, beeswax can soothe your skin and shield it against further irritation. Beeswax can help you maintain your dreadlocks well.
Is beeswax bad for dreadlocks?
Using petroleum based products repeatedly can cause a build-up of the material in your dreadlocks that may be impossible to remove. In addition as your locks mature, OTC (Over The Couner) beeswax or petroleum based products can give your hair a dull, lifeless appearance and can also cause your dreadlocks to become quite heavy.
What is the best wax for Dreads?
Dread Head HQ Dreadlock Wax