Homemade Dreadlocks
- 1). Mix four Tbsp of hair gel and two cups of water into the spray bottle. The hair gel will help set the braids and the water will keep your hair moist during the process.
- 2). Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo to remove dirt, oils and any residue from styling products. Contrary to popular belief, clean hair locks better, so start with a clean slate and wash your hair regularly.
- 3). Wrap your hair in a towel to blot excess water. Your hair should be damp but not dripping.
- 4). Divide your hair into four sections by parting your hair down the middle and from ear to ear. Secure each section with the hair clips.
- 5). Release one section of hair and use the rattail comb to separate one strand. The size of the strand depends on your personal preference---the larger the strand, the thicker the dread. Thick dreads are more dramatic but thinner dreads are easier to style.
- 6). Split the strand into three sections and braid the hair to the end. Secure the end with a mini rubber band.
- 7). Repeat the process on your whole head. Keep your hair damp with the gel solution in the spray bottle..
- 8). Apply a thin layer of hair gel to the finished braids and reapply the gel whenever you wash your hair.
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