First wash

[lokesgard]

I've tried searching for it but can't seem to find anything.
How many days should I wait to wash my hair after tnr? Just finished this morning and look like sideshow bob! 😂 I know from previous sets it'll settle after a wash but not sure how long I'll need to wait tbh. Thanks

[Dreadlocktruth]

Honestly, the best guide you can follow is to just wash it when it feels like it needs washing. A lot of places tell you to wait as long as you can but it really makes no difference and clean hair will dread faster, anyway, so have at it!

[lokesgard]

Thank you

[MirandaJoy]

I waited a few days. But it's so hot here in Northern California that I couldn't wait any longer to wash them. They did come a little loose that first wash, but they stayed in their sections pretty well. You might have to re T&R some of them. I did. But don't worry too much. Just be gentle with them the first few times you wash them.

[Deleted]

I waited about a week after backcombing, per the recommendations on the Lazydreads site. Most got looser, a few came out after a few washings.

I agree with Paul, I'm not sure how much it matters, plus the loosening is gonna happen anyway in varying degrees.

[ohphob]

My first set I waited a month and then this set I waited a week and I saw no difference at all both times after the first wash they fell out a little

[rkymtnjoy]

Don't worry about when you wash. Just make sure #1 your dreads dry completely, and #2 they stay separated.

[lokesgard]

I actually washed them after a day and none of them came loose so yay for that! I can't go too many days without washing as I fiddle with my hair a lot, although trying to stop that