After that, my hair was still past my shoulders, and the end result was a surprisingly healthy and resilient head of hair. This deceptively simple process requires extraordinary patience. I had locks on my head, and after five years of growth, each one took minutes of tedious work to unlock. The entire process required around man-hours by professionals. This is not an exaggeration. There are no shortcuts and I did not find an easier or faster way to reach my goal of healthy length.
Your hair could take more or less time, depending on how long the locks are and your technique. But the end result speaks for itself: Me and my team were able to maintain a lot of length while having a lovely head of hair in the end. Wearing dreadlocks is a serious commitment that requires time and effort to maintain. Removing them requires the same commitment — and in my case, time and effort.
It may seem silly, but the journey to leaving my dreadlocks behind began with a journal entry. I asked myself things like, How have my dreads served me?
How have they impacted my life? How do they make me feel? I loved having them, but everyone needs change. Now that they are gone, comments and questions of all kinds roll in.
And my answer is always, Neither did I… Until we gave it a try! Many thanks to all of the Globe Salon staff who put their time and effort into helping me achieve this hair goal. Read on to find out how she removed the dreadlocks and see an amazing before-and-after: After five years of rocking my beautiful dreadlocks, the time finally came for a change. Okay: 1. Locked hair can be unlocked. However, it cannot be done in one day. It will take patience and work.
Removal cream can salvage your hair. You will have some shedding. But, for the most part, you can keep your hair. When removing dreadlocks that are years old, all that needs to be cut off is the tip of the lock. It's very possible that you will require several bottles of removal cream to soak the locks enough to get them to loosen up.
Also, it might take several days to work through all of your locks. Use the tip of a rat tail comb the fine toothed comb with the pointed end to begin working the braids, locks or twists apart. Use your fingers to complete the detangling. Work gently and slowly to remove the styles. The process for removing bonding glue: Please do not use conditioner or oil sheen to remove bonding glue from the hair. It was not created for that purpose. Aerosol based products that contain alcohol are very drying.
And, those products do not remove excess bonding glue from the scalp. Over time, excess bonding glue builds up on the scalp and can cause damage leading to temporary balding. If you do use oil sheen to remove bonding glue from your hair, do not relax your hair immediately afterwards. Your scalp will be tender and vulnerable to damage from the relaxer. It takes time and patience to remove braids, locks, weaves or hair extensions properly. You can do this at home. But, do not pull and tug on your hair, ultimately damaging it.
You cannot rush when removing these styles. Please take your time. Allow yourself enough time to take the style down properly. Most likely, this will be several days. A metal rat tail comb works best. If you end up using plastic combs, have extras on hand for when they break.
Deep-cleaning shampoo. If you have ever used any kind of wax on your dreadlocks, you will need one formulated for wax-removal. Many people swear by baby shampoo as a great residue-remover. Any conditioner will work, but a specialized detangler, knot removal or "slippery" conditioner will be more efficient.
Some people also swear by children's detangler sprays, or even coconut or olive oil. A spray bottle filled with water. Trim the ends of your dreadlocks. The more you cut off, the less combing you have to do!
Soak your dreadlocks. It is important that your dreadlocks be saturated with water while you comb them out. Soak your dreadlocks for 10 minutes in the warmest water you can tolerate. You can do this either in the shower or by dunking your head into a sink filled with water. Shampoo your dreadlocks. Thoroughly shampoo your dreadlocks with a deep-cleaning or wax-removal shampoo.
Work the shampoo in with your fingertips from your roots to the ends of your locks. Rinse them until there are no more suds in the rinse water. This could take 20 or 30 minutes. Avoid scrubbing your dreads since this will make them difficult to remove. Saturate your dreadlocks with conditioner. Begin at the top of each dreadlock, and work your way to the bottom, using both hands to massage conditioner into the dreads. Add a little extra conditioner to the ends.
The dreads should feel slippery from the roots all the way to the ends. If they feel dry, use more conditioner. Untangle the dreadlocks, one at a time. Choose a lock to start on. Pick some hair loose and then use your fingers and the comb to detangle the strand, and finally comb it out smooth. If you have helpers, have them work on the strands in the back, while you work on the strands up front.
A rat tail comb is not the only tool you can use. Some people like to use a regular comb, or even sewing and knitting needles to pick the knots out. Use whatever you have on hand that gets the job done. This process takes a lot of time and patience, so plan some entertainment in the form of music and movies to keep yourself distracted. Pull the hair as little as possible. Treating your dreads roughly could result in breakage or damaged follicles.
Your arms, shoulders, and scalp are likely to get very sore in this process. Use an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed to manage the discomfort. Keep your dreadlocks wet and lubricated. Have a spray bottle full of water on hand and make sure the dreadlock you are working on stays wet as you untangle it.
You can also add conditioner, either regular or leave-in, as needed either by massaging it in with your hands or using a spray conditioner as you work. Be prepared to comb away a lot of hair. As you detangle and comb your dreadlocks, a lot of hair will pull free, but don't panic!
Most of this is hair that you shed naturally a long time ago, not new hair loss. Wash and condition your newly dreadlock-free hair, and enjoy! You will probably need a trim to even out the ends, but wait a few days for the hair to settle down before getting this done. Method 3. Find a stylist that specializes in dreadlocks and dreadlock removal. Use a search engine to look for a salon in your area online try search terms: "salon dreadlocks" or ask around for a recommendation.
Schedule a consultation. This gives you a chance to meet the stylist, and the stylist a chance to assess your hair and give you an estimate of the time needed and costs involved.
Consider getting a few estimates since this is a such a large investment. Book your appointment and enjoy! Treat the appointment like a mini-vacation, and try to have fun. Your pocketbook may sting afterward, but your arms and hair will probably thank you. Did you know you can get expert answers for this article? Unlock expert answers by supporting wikiHow. Laura Martin Licensed Cosmetologist. Laura Martin.
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