Dreadlock Care: Try These Product Suggestions

If you have dreadlocks, or are considering starting dreadlocks, you might be looking for products that will help keep your locks tight and shiny without causing serious buildup. Here are some products I used when I had dreadlocks with good results:

Healthy Hair Butter by Carol's Daughter

Basically, this stuff is magical. I've used it for virtually every hairstyle I've had -- curly natural, two-strand twists, and locks. It provides shine, moisture, definition, and in the case of locks, great holding power without the waxy feel of beeswax. It also has a distinctive, exotic scent that people have told me has a woodsy element to it. The only drawback is that this product does not dissolve well in water, and can cause some buildup in locks.

My recommendation would be to use this product sparingly when re-twisting locks in between visits to the loctitian, or for quick touch-ups on unruly locks. It imparts shine, good holding power and a nice scent without major build-up. I buy Carol's Daughter products online at www.carolsdaughter.com.

Lisa's Hair Elixer by Carol's Daughter

This is a liquid balm I applied to my scalp and occasionally to my locks when I wanted some extra shine. It is made of olive, corn and sweet almonds oils with a rosemary, sage and peppermint fragrance and it is great for soothing itchy, dry scalps. It smells great and has a slight tingling effect. This is another product to use sparingly, however, as even oils can cause build-up in locks.

Hydrating Citrus Braid & Sheen Spray by Dark and Lovely

This is something I would spray on my locks (and twists, when I wore them) for some added shine, and would also spray directly on my scalp for moisture and to soothe dryness or itchiness. As the name implies it has a citrusy smell and is a really nice, light product to refresh dull hair. I bought this at my local Sally's Beauty Supply.

BRX Braid & Extensions Sheen Spray by African Royale