Oils such as Olive Oil should only be used on completely dry hair that is product free for the removal process. Water and oil repel, so the hair must be free from moisture in order for the oil to penetrate the knots to help loosen and lubricate them.
Bleaches and any dyes that lighten hair undeniably weaken the hair. In order to lighten hair the outer sheathe of the hair strand is removed exposing the lighter part of the hair shaft underneath. This outer sheathe is basically the protective armor that protects each hair strand.
Once removed, your hair is exposed and the structure of the hair strand is compromised resulting in much weaker, dryer, and damaged hair. With that being said, you may end up breaking and losing a lot more hair with bleached dreadlocks.
In some cases you may still be able to remove dreadlocks that have been bleached. But if your locs have been bleached harshly and a lot of time has passed, you might experience a significant amount of damaged hair that comes out when combing out dreads. The pH of hard water is typically above 8 and when pH levels are over 7 the cuticles of the hair remain open which leads to tighter knot formation.
When the cuticles are open while removing dreadlocks the cuticles may rub against each other likely to result in damage and breakage. Afro Hair is the most brittle and the most damage prone hair of all ethnicities. As a result, the products and methods used on Afro hair are important to keep the hair strong and healthy. If your products or methods have resulted in weak and damaged hair then you may experience a significant amount of hair that comes out during the removal process.
Even with the best products and the most gentle methods Afro Hair may still be too brittle in some cases — proceed with caution. Caucasian and Hispanic hair will vary significantly. Some hair is extremely fine and already thin whereas other hair is very coarse, strong and full. Italian hair is one that tends to be more like Asian hair with a thick, coarse texture. This hair type should be easier to remove compared to other Caucasian hair and you should also anticipate loosing less hair with this type of hair.
Other types of hair that are very fine will still be removable but you may experience more hair loss during the process.
Some very fine hair types actually lack the outermost layer to the shaft of hair resulting in a weaker strand of hair. Asian dreadlocks should be the easiest to remove by far. The strands of hair with Asian ethnicities are typically large in diameter and very round which result in being the strongest among all ethnicities. Mixed races that include African ethnicities are often easier to remove because most African American salons twist or interlock mixed hair types.
Therefore, combing out dreads with this mixed race hair is often easier compared to other methods and ethncities. Other mixed races will vary significantly and so will the results of dreadlock removal. To get an idea of what to anticipate, we recommend comparing your mixed race hair type to the most similar type based on the content listed in the other ethnicity sections above.
We encourage people to remove their dreadlocks themselves due to the amount of time required. If you manage to remove most of your dreadlocks but need some help with the dreads in the back we can help with that.
As stated earlier in this article, keeping the pH of your hair under 5. In most cases the simplest way to do this is by avoiding shampoos and only using conditioners. Keeping hair under 5. To put things simply it will be messy. Keeping a few towels nearby will be very necessary.
Conditioners will help balance pH and lubricate hair. If using a conditioner to remove dreadlocks you must keep the hair thoroughly wet and saturated with water and conditioner. These products are likely to be a better choice compared to your typical conditioner. Detanglers are designed to be highly effective at removing knots which should give you better results when combing out dreads. Be sure to read the instructions for each product. Some products are designed to be used on dry hair.
Consider these Amazon links as options:. Oils may be very useful but require a different approach. Not all oils are created equal! Some oils are drying such as Tea Tree Oil. Another very important point when using oils is to make sure the hair is completely dry and free from moisture before applying oils. Oils range on the pH scale — some are completely undefined. Therefore, if using oils, it would be important to balance the pH within the 4.
As stated earlier, pH above 7 will result in more damage when removing dreadlocks. Knot No More was originally formulated specifically for taking down of these styles. After shampooing, apply to damp or wet hair. Separate hair into large sections. Apply Knot No More to section. Work the product into the hair from the roots to the ends.
Use a wide tooth comb and comb hair from the ends working your way up to the roots. Repeat through the entire head. Leave or rinse out. Dry and style. Knot No More doesn't cause any build up. Can be used daily. Apply a liberal amount to wet, damp or dry hair natural or extension to remove tangles and reduce frizziness.
Start from the back. Use fingers to distribute product through the hair. Protected by Copyscape Plagiarism Checker - Do not copy content from this page. Knot No More was originally formulated specifically for taking down of these styles Here are our best tips to save your time and hair when removing Braids, Weaves,and Dreadlocks. Tools you will need: Knot No More - - depending upon the amount of hair involved and your hairstyle, you may require several bottles.
If you'd like help figuring out how much your style may require, just ask us. We're experts on this topic! Rat tail comb or similar instrument to the pointed end of a rat tail comb.
A Wide Tooth Comb. The process for removing braids, weaves, extensions and locks: Braided, weaved or locked hair can become dry and matted together. So, you must use a product that softens, oils and moisturizes your hair. Do not try to remove these styles while your hair is dry.
Do not shampoo or relax your hair until it is completely combed out and detangled. If you try to perm or relax the knots and tangles out of your hair, you will end up with a similar result.
Once you get one inch fully unlocked, gently comb out that portion, add some oil, and move up. Got it? Keep doing this all the way up the lock until it is fully untangled to the root. This helped keep my unlocked hair under control while we worked the rest of my head. It had been so long since I felt that relaxation… Ahhhhhhhh! Immediately, another 12 inches were cut off. 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?
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