Posted by Marsha Badger. Why I decided to transition away from locs I always thought my locs would be a life-long commitment. After approximately 5 years of growing my hair, I made the decision to start over.
The weight of my locs began to pull on my scalp, creating unpleasant bald spots on my edges. I wanted an alternative option to cutting my locs off and starting from scratch. For most women, the big chop can be a freeing experience. For others, it can be very jarring to see themselves without hair.
I decided cutting my locs and starting over was not an option. 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. The best way to reduce the pH below 5. You can do this with warm water and Apple Cider Vinegar mix. With over 16 years of experience, she specializes in artificial hair integrations, hair extensions, hair loss, hairpieces and wigs, and non-surgical hair replacement.
She is also a member of the American Hair Loss Council. There are 11 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 60, times. Dreadlocks are stylish and cool but aren't the easiest type of hairstyle to change. Traditionally, you can either comb out your locs or you can cut off them off. Cutting your dreads off is the easiest and fastest method, but will reduce your hair's length.
If you comb out your dreads, you can keep your hair the same length, but it may take a couple of days to do. Before you choose a method, consider how much time you want to spend on taking your dreads out and how long you want your hair to be. Before combing out your dreads, separate your dreads into single locs, making sure not to pull or break them apart.
Next, completely saturate the end of one of your locs with water, and rub in a couple of large dabs of conditioner. Then, brush the end with a small-tooth comb, and continue to brush until the hair fully separates.
Repeat the water saturation and conditioning process with the rest of your dreads, working in 3 to 4 inch sections at a time. For more advice, including how to cut off your dreads with scissors and clippers, scroll down. Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet?
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Advice and How to. For Locs Dreadlocks Natural Hair. Read Time: 2 minutes by Shanice DK 1 comment. Yes, you can comb out your locs, as well as you can cut off your locs and start fresh. In this post, we will get into answering that question.
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