Washing your hair while sporting temporary synthetic dreadlocks is crucial for maintaining cleanliness and ensuring the longevity of both your natural hair and the extensions. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to properly clean your temporary dreadlocks.
Method 1: Machine Wash
- Preparation: Place your temporary dreadlocks in a delicate wash bag. This helps protect them during the wash cycle.
- Washing: Set your washing machine to a delicate cycle at 30 degrees Celsius, using a hand wash mode. Avoid spinning and tumble drying.
- Detergent: Use laundry gel and, if desired, add laundry conditioner to keep your dreadlocks soft.
- Drying: After washing, remove the dreadlocks from the bag and hang each one separately to allow all the water to drain off. Leave them to dry completely.
Method 2: Hand Wash
- Preparation: Fill a deep container with warm water and add shampoo. Mix well.
- Soaking: Submerge the dreadlocks in the water and let them soak for 3-4 minutes.
- Washing: Pour a small amount of shampoo into your hand, lather it up, and wash each dreadlock individually from top to bottom using a sliding motion.
- Rinsing: Rinse the dreadlocks thoroughly in clean water. Place them in a container with clean water, leave for 3-4 minutes, and ensure there are no traces of shampoo or foam.
- Drying: Remove the dreadlocks from the water, hang them up to drain, and let them dry completely.
Tips for Freshness
To maintain a pleasant and fresh scent, store your clean, dry temporary dreadlocks in a cotton cloth rather than a plastic bag. This allows better air circulation and helps prevent any musty odors.
FAQ on how to care for temporary dreadlocks
Can I wash my temporary dreadlocks in a washing machine?
Yes, you can. Place them in a delicate wash bag, use a delicate cycle at 30 degrees Celsius, and avoid spinning or tumble drying.
What type of detergent should I use for washing dreadlocks?
Use a gel, and you can add laundry conditioner to add softness.
How should I dry my temporary dreadlocks after washing?
Hang each dreadlock separately to allow all the water to drain off, then leave them to dry completely.
Is there a way to keep my dreadlocks smelling fresh after washing?
Store your clean, dry dreadlocks in a cotton cloth to maintain a nice and fresh scent.
Can I hand wash my temporary dreadlocks?
Yes, you can hand wash them. Soak in warm water with shampoo, wash each dreadlock individually, rinse thoroughly, and dry completely.
Danila Deriabin
For over 11 years I have been dedicated to the art of dreadlocks braiding and teaching new masters. My studio is the place where stunning dreadlocks are created from natural and synthetic hair.
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