Based on the criteria I described above and trying to be as objective as possible, gel is best to use for dreadlocks if necessary. As noted already, wax is simply too risky to use. It may lay too heavy on your hair and it will cause a lot of build-up that you may not be able to wash off.
Apart from that, wax requires you to put even more product in your hair just to wash it off, such as multiple shampoo washings, soda, and so on. This might end up harming your locs in the long run. Seeing as it is water-based, gel is easier to wash off whether you use it to start your dreads or to style them. Wax will only cause build-up and caked layers of product, so stay away from it as much as you can!
Remember me Log in. Lost your password? Gel for Dreadlocks There are a lot of people who use gel to start or create dreadlocks because it helps them make it more malleable. This, in turn, makes the whole process of creating dreads a lot easier than if you were to try it on dry hair.
However, keep in mind that gel should not be used for every method out there, just for the ones that require it. The only way to get dreads is time and patience. Your hair must be allowed to move about freely, and wax inhibits movement and turns them into a candlestick.
Trying to unknot your dreads will cause breakage, loss of hair and unfixable damage. The only way to get a short-term dreaded look is to have a loctician twist your hair with wax to create a similar style that can be washed out. Thick butters and creams can cause build up in your locs and scalp. Results vary from person to person, but overall most people will benefit from avoiding putting coconut oil, shea butter, and thick moisturizing creams on their hair.
These ingredients tend to strip moisture from the inner layers of hair proteins and can potentially damage the cuticle of the hair strands. Covering your dreads will also minimise the attraction of lint. Ideally, you want to minimise lint being attracted to your locks, so sleeping with a silk or nylon headwrap and pillow will minimise the risk of lint getting into your dreadlocks. If your dreadlocks smell like mildew, mold, sweaty gym bag, wet dog, etc.
If your dreads stay damp for too long, mold can start growing inside of them and they will eventually start to stink. This is why it is exceptionally important to ensure that dreadlocks are thoroughly dried after shampooing. Using a towel, or a hair dryer on low heat to avoid heat damage to dry your dreadlocks thoroughly helps to avoid mould and unpleasant smells.
Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel. Skip to content Home Psychology What wax can I use for dreads? Ben Davis March 29, What wax can I use for dreads? As a compound that repels water, wax is easy to work with at normal room temperatures and one of the main ingredients in dreads wax products. Produced to control evaporation and hydration, plants secrete wax from their cuticles. The most popular plant wax is Carnauba wax extracted from the Palm tree.
Another animal wax is known as lanolin and derives from sheep wool. Petroleum-derived waxes such as paraffin and microcrystalline waxes are most commonly used in cosmetic products.
Wax of any kind will attract lint and dirt over time. Regardless of whether you use minimal amounts of wax on your dreadlocks, you will gradually end up with build-up from having to reapply for maintenance reasons.
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