How to Care for Dreadlocks : Why to Avoid Lice With Dreadlocks

Learn why a lice infestation can devastate dreadlocks and force wearers to cut their dreadlocks off from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.

Expert: Natalie Manke
Bio: Natalie has had her dreadlocks for over four years and is very happy with them and plans to keep them for a long long time.
Filmmaker: Michael Hood

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[badbrainsoct]

??? uh, let me educate you. dreadlocks are not a "black hairstyle". dreadlocks can be seen in every culture throughout the centuries. the celts, hindus, egyptians, asians, norse , mayans etc. the list goes on and on. I'm not sure where you get your information. Could be you want to just say some bs just to ruffle feathers...from behind a computer. pretty funny if it wasn't so :(

[sacrenough]

This is why I hate expert village; they don't know ANYTHING. I know a about 12 different ways to get lice out of dreadlocks.

[chrishasaclue]

one way to to kill of any insects that might be living in your dreads is to Soak your dreads in rubbing alcohol and tie a large plastic bag over your dreads, any bag will do as long as it keeps the fumes on your head. Let your dreads soak for 30 minutes. After they soak rinse your dreads really really well. Repeat all this again in 3 days and you shouldn't see any more buggies.

[CarnalFearAZ]

@sacrenough ya they all involve pretty intense smelling remedies lol (Vinegar and cayenne powder are just a few ive heard)

[JRannow]

Dreads CAN get lice. You can get rid of lice. Lice are attracted to clean hair because without your natural oil they can 'glue' themselves on to your hair stronger while nesting. Clean hair makes it easier for lice to breed. I have had lice with my dreadlocks. I did NOT shave them. Place mayonnaise on your hair and cover it think. Place a shower cap over it to not make a mess. Wait 4 hours. Wash out. Rinse hair with Apple Cider Vinegar to kill unhatched eggs.

DREAD POWER!!!

[sacrenough]

@WhoKilledMickeyMouse How else can I help you?

[sacrenough]

@sarith321123 myth.

[WhoKilledMickeyMouse]

@sacrenough OMG you're my hero! please help me!

[9neplacednb]

i just cut mine... if you have a serious infestation.... you got to cut some of 'em or try to undone it.... these fukers won't go away.... believe me... you really need to maintain your dreadlocks... just try to prevent them....

[underthelemontree03]

hey i got rid of my lice without cutting them off i'm very clean and thats great so your wrong if you say all you can do is cut them off seems like you have no clue

[FunkyLovingQueen]

Alright Thanks for the Info..BUT HOPE IS THERE>>> Get a small spray bottle fill it with 70% ALCOHOL rub into all your scalp making sure it's in between the locks. Put your hair in a tail then Use a plastic grocery bag to cover all your head. After 45min rinse thoroughly as you would without lice. 3 days later do it again..Wash everything in hot water n heat dry. This method I have personally use unfortunately but it works miracles! Anyone can get lice..all they need is human blood n hair_PeacE

[GodSheepAndFreedom]

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