How to Brush Out Dreadlocks

How to Remove Dreadlocks Without Shaving Your Head

Most people believe that the only way to get rid of dreadlocks is to shave their heads entirely, or to wait for the roots to grow out and then cut the dreads off. These methods, while perhaps the easiest, will leave you with little or no hair. It is also seen as very cathartic, even spiritual, for many people to just shave it all off and have a fresh new start. But, for those of us who would like the change without the baldness, there are other options.

The difficulty in removing your dreads will depend on how they were created, how long you have had them, and your hair type. If you are willing to spend some money, you can buy a dreadlock removal kit from Dread Head, the company who specifies in all things related to dreadlocks, from their website. This is a slightly pricey line, but from a great home-grown, reliable company with an extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff. I have not had any experience with their dread removal kids, but have heard several successful testimonials. The other, more time consuming, method is to pick them out. Yes, despite most myths, this is possible; but it will take a great deal of time, patience, deep conditioner, and helping hands.