How To Remove Dirt and Buildup with Dawn Dish Soap! /Locs 

I'M CONFUSED BY SOME OF THESE COMMENTS... Some comments on here are saying that using Dawn dish washing liquid in our locs is NOT a good idea because it will strip our hair of all of its natural oils or that it will dry out our hair... HOWEVER, every time we wash our hair (no matter what shampoo or treatment we're using), isn't that EXACTLY what we're trying to do? Get rid of the product buildup that's in our hair? We already know that getting rid of buildup CAN dry out our hair; it's inevitable. But don't we moisturize our hair after a good wash ANYWAYS? I don't know one Sister or Brother who doesn't moisturize their hair after washing it. HENCE, MY CONFUSION... And as far as our hair's "natural oils" are concerned...if it's "natural", that means that our bodies NATURALLY produce our hair oils...that's not likely to STOP happening, is it? Will using Dawn dish washing detergent create some kind of invisible barrier that won't allow our hair to take in any kind of moisturizer we add to it? Will it PERMANENTLY STOP our bodies from producing natural hair oils? Is THAT what we're saying here?

the blessing of having a mother!!! PROUD!!!

I remember when the BP oil spill happened years ago and the volunteers used Dawn dish soap to remove the oil that was in the seagulls feathers. Yeah Dawn ain’t no joke!💯

I love watching the dirt wash out of my locs. I'm like "yeah get all dat out" lol

I just tested it out on one of my locs. Listen my hair is actually clean. It instantly tightened my loc and made it more uniform. Its been a year and my hair still had buds in it. My hair instantly relaxed those pesky buds and my hair is super clean. I literally been doing those detoxes for two days and it did nothing but make the water brown for no reason, cause it didn't lift anything. I just tested it out on one of my locs. Listen my hair is actually clean. It instantly tightened my loc and made it more uniform. Its been a year and my hair still had buds in it. My hair instantly relaxed those pesky buds and my hair is super clean. I literally been doing those detoxes for two days and it did nothing but make the water brown for no reason, cause it didn't lift anything. I been dipping my head in all these household products for nothing. My hair has never been so clean since I started my locs.

I’ll just use clarifying shampoo and call it a day. Stay away from any and every type of shampoo that has conditioner in it. Stay away from product with beeswax. Her hair is nice and squeaky clean. Mom did a loving job taking care of her daughters hair.

Chile thank you for this video. I just locked my hair over Thanksgiving (been natural for 12 years) and I've been doing a lot of research on how to care for them because my son has been locked for 2 years now and don't like the way his locs feel. I've come across the ACV+ method and I ain't got the patience...so when your video popped up in the recommendations 🙌🏾. I've watched several others who've been locked for years and they've tried both and said the Dawn was easier and less time consuming, plus they use Dawn for animals with oil spills... You're stripping your hair if you wash with sulfate or clarifying shampoos and this is really no different. You just gotta know how to replenish your hair afterwards and don't do this too often. I typically clarify once a month or every 2 months but I'm sure it'll be less with locs because I'm not using as many products. Anywho, thanks again. 👍🏾

Thanks for posting this. What an eye opener.

Nice ❤ For safer and easier way to wash in sink, replace with a detachable kitchen faucet as well as for your shower detachable shower head. As my locs got longer, I mostly wash in shower. But had to get a detachable faucet and saved me time with rinsing.

My locs are super-long, and I don't know why I never thought to use Dawn on my locs before...it's been a staple in my household for years! I'm gonna try it today! Thanks, Sis! 😊❤

It works so well because washing up liquid is made to emulsify dirt and oils into itself and be rinsed away. That's pretty much it. Hair stuff is made to leave residue and do the most. I think any basic washing up liquid brand would work the same.

I know for a fact that Dawn will work on any build up and its gentle on skin and hair because its recommended to use on your pets with sensitive skin, it also rids of fleas and it cleans any build up without creating irritation to the skin just be mindful to restore your moisture with a good conditioner after shampooing.

I remember my mother when she used to wash my hair in the sink like that I used to feel like I was gonna drown no cap 😭 feeling attacked smh

Great video ... I think everyone should pay attention when washing their hair and see what comes out.

Yep Dawn is a miracle degreaser and remover and cleanser my daughter is 4 she have locs and it cross me to do this regime once because I've had some glue in my hair and nothing work but that lol so definitely trying it and moisturizing extra that's my only concern is drying them out

I do this but i let my conditioner and deep conditioner sit on my head for 15 minutes a piece

Thanks for sharing this because I have a five yr old and he has so much build up and I was at the point of almost cutting them. But I’m gonna try this and I hope this works🙏🏽

How often should I wash? I’m new of everything I’ve tried vinegar didn’t help much😞 so I’m gonna try dishwashing liquid dawn how often should I wash?

Thanks, seeing is believing.....

That Power wash squeeze go crazy 🙂

Todah rabah! Shâlôwm Family.💛

I thought they usually soak the hair in the water. Never seen it done this way but good job 🙌🏾

I like this and I wanted to try this with my son. By the way, mom you did a great Job with her hair.

WOW!!!!!!

Thank you for this! I'm I desperate need of a detox this may be and easier and less time consuming option for me 🙂

I had my dreads for about 5 years now and ive been trying to get these soap spots on my dreads is this the best way or should i jus dona detox??

What u retwist with*?

How long she been locked?

I met a lady in the store who says she uses Dawn with Olay to wash her hair. It does the cleaning but has the moisturizer in it. Maybe you could try that next time? I use Dawn also for deep cleaning. So I am trying Dawn with Olay next.

You can steam your locs as well as use a herbal rinse

I've been using Ajax DISHWASHING DEGREASER for a WHILE, ONCE or twice A Year. 24 yr loc. WHILE MY SCALP WET, COMBO TEA TREE,COCONUT, BLACK CASTOR OILS, MASSAGE. AIR DRY 8 HRS MIN.

OMG! Look like my mop water. But your braids looks clean.😀😀😀

New to your channel. Do you have a video on how you moisturize yall locs?

"DAWN TAKES GREASE OUTTA YOUR WAY." Remember that saying?

It did a good job , but am still a bit scared to use it on my hair .

I tried the acv concoction and now my locs are hard and I hate to even look at them.... idk what to do....my wedding is less than 2 months away and I want to just shave my head....it's too big however 😭

I use only on the Locs, not scalp...THAN CONDITION 15 MINS...RINSE OUT AIR DRY.

I'm sold lol

Yeah I need to do this no help tho to make sure I get all of mine lol.

Did your daughter experience any irritation

What products are you using for her hair regularly?

I belive that dawn works on hair because its tough on skin in my opinion lol

Does this work well with product build up 👁

Our hair produces its own oils naturally so there’s no need to do a hot oil or moisturizer treatment. Washing it with Dawn will wash out the BUILDUP OF the natural oils but the hair will REPRODUCE it in time, naturally.

@knotlocks

So...apple cider vinegar does the same thing?

That's a lot of build-up.

Does this remove lint

I have relatives working professionally as chemist. And they basically said that is why clarifying shampoos were made. Your logic that dawn basically does the same thing can also be applied to engine degreasers. So basically just stick to products that were specifically formulated to be safe for your skin and hair.

Wow, all that dirt, it’s like you were washing a blanket 🤣

Nooooo! Thumbs Down! I like these type of video for the relaxing sounds not a bloody instrumental!

if u need to wash your hair with dish soap maybe you should just cut it damn

I don't think that's healthy for em dreads all that chemical and stuff ...u should try the apple cider vinegar, baking soda and lime instead..