One of the most worrying things about dreadlocks is… lost-lost. Hair loss is always horrible to deal with, but when a large group of hairs are about to fall out, and you can see with your own eyes that it’s going to happen sooner and earlier, it can be a nightmare.
Therefore, if the root-depleting fears worry you, you need to be aware of why it can happen, so that you can prevent it, and if the problem has already started, check out how to fix it right now, right here.
How to know if your fears are diminishing at the root?
Take one of your dreadlocks apart, look at its root and see if there are just a few tiny hairs holding that dreadlock or if there is a strong base. Check out more of them. Start panicking yourself. No, don’t do it, but if the fears are eroding at the root, you will see or feel very easily, and you will need to know what to do, or how to avoid getting there if there is still no problem.
So let’s jump straight to the root of the problems, i.e. the causes, and check if you are behaving well with your fears or if you need to change your lifestyle.
What causes fears to thin out at the roots?
There are many reasons, even the opposite, why fears are rooted out. Hair and reasons may differ from each other, but we will review the most common:
Improper cleaning
Washing dreadlocks is a different thing, compared to washing hair before locking it.
If you do this too often, your dreads won’t have time to stay dry and breathe. In addition, when the hair is wet, it is most sensitive and vulnerable to breakage, and the dreadlocks are quite heavy when you put all the water inside.
Washing them too infrequently will cause build-up, which won’t be very funny either, and it will block your new hair growth. Also, using heavy products, or products that are not soluble in water, leads to the same thing.
Improper drying
Don’t sleep with your dreads wet, unless you’re sleeping under your blow dryer, or on a sunny beach. Keeping moisture inside your dreads will cause mold, dread rot and even baldness.
Inadequate maintenance
If you do your maintenance too often, you can fail by having your dreads stretched, which can lead to hair breakage and hair loss, and if you don’t do it when needed, the foundation won’t be in its best shape to hold the dreads, which get heavier over time because All the hair that falls out will stay there.
The new growth must help contain the fears as well.
Improper styling
Wearing hairstyles that often pull on your dreads will cause hair loss, and eventually baldness.
Improper nutrition
Hair condition is also determined by internal nutrients, and a lack of them will cause your hair to grow thinner, weaker, brittle or… less.
Unfortunately, our systems also weaken as we age. Also, avoid stress – this is the most common cause of hair loss, and dreadlocks only work on calm people.
Weight
No, not your weight, the weight of your dreadlocks. If the dreadlocks get longer, they would weigh a lot, and if your hair is not very strong, it will be very difficult for it to hold that weight, so the root will give out.
How to fix the sparseness of fears at the root
First of all, if you need to fix your thin roots, the best way is to identify the causes of thinning and change your bad habits, so that your hair grows healthy and strong, and your dreads have the best support.
If the base is loose, and you also have new growth, it may be time for you to go for a touch-up. It’s important to keep the original sections of your smurfs and don’t let them bond together unless you’re going for a freeform experience or you’re going to join several thin locks together to make thicker ones.
If you need a quick fix, you can add hair wherever you need to thicken your dreads, except right on the scalp. However, you can use any color and fake it. There are many products on the market for coloring the scalp to look full. But remember, your fears can still fall like this, so it’s good to do something about it.
How to prevent dreadlocks from thinning at the root
If you want to prevent your dreadlocks from thinning at the root or improve your hair growth and the condition of your dreads, start treating your dreads properly.
- Wash the dreadlocks regularly and gently, using low weight, natural and suitable products for your hair type. Do not use a large amount of product and make sure you wash it thoroughly.
- Always dry your locks completely before bed. Use a satin cover to prevent breakage.
- Nourish your scalp with oils that promote hair growth, and use a water-based moisturizer.
- Avoid hip designs, or pulling your dreads tight.
- Keep your original sections and incorporate the new growth into the correct dreads. Always go to a professional to do it. Don’t make them too tense.
- Make sure you get enough vitamins, minerals and protein in your diet or use supplements.
- Trim your dreads if they weigh too much.
So what to do with the fears that are dwindling at the roots?
The best thing you can do to help your fears grow is to offer them the right situation to regenerate and stay strong.
This includes washing, drying, maintaining and nourishing as needed, using appropriate products, and also having a healthy lifestyle, eating right, sleeping with a satin bonnet and avoiding stress.
Common questions
If you don’t get any touch-ups for more than 3 months, that’s normal, as the foundation loosens. In this case, you just need to call your stylist.
Usually, this is possible, but for a long-term result, it involves patience and promoting healthy hair growth.
In some cases this can lead to this, but the sooner the measures are taken, the more chances there are to correct the situation.
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