Dreadlocks are great, but sometimes it's time to move on.
Dreadlocks are essentially matted coils of hair. They can be traced back to the Rastafarians of Jamaica, and have grown in popularity today. But after you've worn them for a while, it may be time to go return to your roots. Despite what you may have heard, you don't have to cut off your hair to remove dreadlocks. But the process is tedious -- it can take from four hours to two days.
Instructions
1. Cut at least the last half inch from the ends -- this is the oldest part of your hair, and likely to be the most securely locked part.
2. Shampoo your hair, blotting with a towel to remove excess water. Use a generous amount of shampoo on the hair, from end to root.
3. Pick the locks apart using the comb -- a pin will help you pick apart very tight locks. Work on one dread at a time, combing through the hair as the lock comes apart. As hair dries, moisten with water from a spray bottle and apply more conditioner as needed. This is essentially a massive detangling of the hair.
4. Place unlocked hair in clips to keep it out of the way while you unlock the remainder. Once all hair is unlocked, wash and condition hair as normal, and style using gentle techniques and tools.
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