Some random information on the making and maintaining of locks based on questions I have been asked:

• Dread perms are my method of choice to start natural hair locking.

 I tie string at the bases, form the locks then wrap and process with appropriate chemicals. The result is  6-8 hours + your hair = DREADLOCKS that the you and whole world can recognize and appreciate.

• Dread Locks  do NOT require beeswax or rolling. 

I reccommend proper cleanser, a sea salt spray, and a firming gel appropriate for natural locks, I have suggesstions and sell specific products if you are interested....The most effective maintenance is going to be the string collecting shed at the base of each lock, regular base tying yields the most strong and linear locks over time.

• Keep your locks dry more often than they are wet

Simply put, particualrly in the pacific northwest, DO shampoo them regularly with confidence, just try and keep in mind that you want them to become thoroughly dry. Hair dryers  are fine....air drying is fine....UV rays when availible...if you do get some mildew * more common in very mature locks where there is more loft*  a vinegar soak...sea salt spray....either can be effective in maintaining or returning your locks to a healthy state

Basic natural dreadlock maintenance * that I offer* is done with special string and skilled hands. I gather new growth, combine it with the exisiting lock, and tie a string at the base. This cleans up fuzzy new growth, keeps locks growing separately, and keeps locks growing smoothly. The string I use is designed to collect the hair you shed, It is that shed hair that forms the loft in your dreadlocks....The shed is the "heart/soul/ and guts" of your locks....I suggest having bases tied every * this varies by the individual* but about every 8-16 weeks....If you keep your locks up well, maintenance will take about an hour...if alot of time passes maybe 90 minutes... 2 hours....If you've never had a proper maintenance and your locks are pretty wily.....getting them re established can easily take 3,4,...more hours.....Naturally if you have more than average amont of locks...my idea of average might be 40-60, if you have more than this, your bases will take longer to tie. This Form of maintenance is not suitable for all platforms of dreadlockery. Base tying is most appropriate for locks that have bases LARGER than a dime. This form of maintenance is NOT anything like a "twist"  or a lock set...it does NOT support sister lock variety styles....Base tying is it's own unique form of lock maintenance that works by supporting your hair's natural perpetual shedding process.  natural daily Shed + Lock of hair = DreadLock  and the string keeps it snugly bound for 2 to 4 months at a time.