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The Who, What, When, Where, Why & How of Dreadlocks Care!
If you've come here, you probably have dreadlocks which means you also have a ton of questions.

Dreadlocking isn't a science and there aren't many tried and true ways to maintain healthy dreadlocks and much of the advice offered by locticians and other professionals is contradictory or confusing.

One of the main reasons why suggestions vary is that how you approach your dreadlocks greatly depends upon the method used to start them, your maintenance routine, hair texture, time factors, diet, etc...

Therefore with regard to some issues, if you're not right in front of the loctician, if your hair isn't being maintained by the same person giving the advice, it may be difficult to find solutions to your particular problem.

Because there are varying opinions, discovering which advice is best may be difficult. But this is were naani.com comes in.

We've sifted through the stuff, the fluff, the off the wall suggestions that tell you to use toothpaste and super glue to come up with a list of reputable information, suggestions and explainations.

Review the information in the Dreadlocks Frequently Asked Questions section and hopefully, you will be able to find some helpful information.

If not, it's up to you to decide if you can remedy the problem on your own or if you need to seek professional advice.

Either way, it might be a good idea to get a professional consultation before tackling the problem on your own. You never know what the loctician might suggest after reviewing your hair.  You may end up with a gem of advice or something you want to throw in the trash.
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African American scalp issuesGot the itchies?  Dry scalp and dandruff are fairly common ailments for those with dreadlocks and natural black hair.  Learn how to end your hair care woes.

Rounded Dreadlocks Ends

How to achieve rounded dreadlocks ends.

Removing Dreadlocks

Is it possible to remove dreadlocks?  Are dreadlocks permanent?

Popping

Understanding dreadlocks terminology.  Are you popping?

Mildew and Odor in Dreadlocks

How to remove mildew and odor in dreadlocks and finding out what's the cause.
There are many different ways to start your dreadlocks.  Find out which method is right for you.

Manicured or Salon Dreadlocks

Learn how to make your dreadlocks look uniform.
How long it takes for your dreadlocks to mature depends on a number of factors including your hair texture, the method used to start your locks and how you care for them in the early stages.

Flapping or Flat Dreadlocks

How flat dreadlocks are formed and ways to prevent flattened dreadlocks.
child alopecia and scalp issuesHave you ever had a patch or area in your scalp that itches like crazy?  One moment it feels extremely dry, the next minute it's raw and you think it might actually be bleeding.  Next thing you know, it fills as if there are pins and needles jabbing at your scalp.  What's going on?
How to remove oil, dirt and residue from dreadlocks by using only water.

Hair Growth & Dreadlocks

Why African/Black hair seemingly grows longer and stronger with dreadlocks.

Frizzy Dreadlocks

Dealing with frizzy dreadlocks.  How to properly twist and maintain locks to avoid frizzies and loose hair.

Dry Dreadlocks

drea's dreadlocksHow to have dreadlocks that maintain sheen and luster.
Instant Dreadlocks!  Dreadlocks without the permanence or effort.

Coloring Dreadlocks

Tubbys colored dreadlocksHair color can liven up dreadlocks but when should you color your hair, before or after you lock?

Budding

Budding is a term used to describe a process that occurs during the teenage stage. You can think of it as the same thing that plants undergo in spring. The formation of buds means the start of something new whether it be leaves, flowers or even mature dreadlocks.

Build-Up

How to prevent and remove product build-up in dreadlocks.  Detailed discussion on common things that cause build-up as well as product suggestions for dreadlocks build-up removal.

Beeswax

There's so much controversy surrounding the wax that it's easier to advise against it.  We've always understood that it's not the wax itself that causes the problems because beeswax in and of itself isn't wholey evil...actually it's not bad.

In additon to beeswax, many over the counter products contain other controversial ingredients...mineral oil and/or petrolatum .  In truth, these two ingredients, not beeswax, are actually the ones that lockwearers SHOULD avoid.
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