I used to get a “wet dog” smell when my hair was wet, but it would go away when my hair was dry. I figured out later I wasn’t cleaning y hair as well as I thought. I personally love dishwashing liquid for clarifying. I have also recommended vinegar rinse to a lot of people for breaking down any extra soap that may be left behind in their hair.
Thanks for sharing your experience! And I know exactly what you mean. The fact that it goes away when the hair is dry is really how it tricks a lot of people 🙂
I get the "wet dog" smell sometimes, I managed to avoid it the second from last time and it was possibly because I was washing it for like, double the time I usually take. But they're thick dreads to my knee, they take a long time to wash and dry. Last time the smell was still about so if it's here next time I'll try a proper ACV rinse.
Out of all of the videos that I’ve looked for on TH-cam about this problem, this has been the most informative. Most of them stop at, making sure your locs are thoroughly dry and they just keep repeating that without telling us HOW to get rid of the mold/mildew. I’ve done several ACV rinses to no avail, but I’m going to try the distilled white vinegar. Thanks
I'm happy to hear that you felt the video took it a step further by giving options on how to get rid of mold and mildew. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. If you remember, do tell me how it works out for you! Thanks again and good luck!!
Oh my, so we'll explained. Thank you! I'm about to do an ACV rinse tomorrow and happy to hear I only need to leave it on the hair for 10 MINS! Much love to you. Keep doing what you're doing.
One thing that I can add and agree to is that after doing a ACV rinse on my hair the vinegar did remove the extra dye in my locs but it also enhanced the color.
I'm so glad it was informative. That's one of the greatest compliments a content creator can get :) I have a feeling you'll never need to use it but it doesn't hurt to have that information in your back pocket just in case. Thank you so much for watching until the end of the video!
@@AtreyuLocs You never know lol. My locs are longer and I'm getting a bit lazy with maintenance. You have topics that makes you go hmmm lol. Have a great day!!
I use Dr. Bonner's Castile soap to wash my locs because it removes tons of build up, also I don't use any other products in my locs just rose water and I oil my scalp only in the winter time. You said vinegar should sit on the locs for ten minutes 🤗
Never personally had this issue in my 14 years total of having locs, but still enjoyed watching! Great info! I still prefer to air dry so I wash my hair 1st thing in the day so it can dry. But this set of locs is thicker so I'm not opposed to utilizing a dryer on cool to finish drying at the end of the day. Next time I use ACV I'll be sure to make sure it stays on at least 10 mins!😉
I'm glad you never encountered this issue. I know of people cutting their locs off because of it. Anyway, thank you so much for watching the entire video, ma'am!
Thank u so much I just want this mold out of my hair I can see it 😢 ugh im so glad I found tgis video its been about 1 week ans ive been looking for resolutions. I went to bed after washing my hair leaving it damp no dryer and putting it up in a bun and the next day I had a mildew smell and the next day after that I seen what I thought was lint but it wouldn't come out. So happy I found this help ful video
Thank you for providing such easy b to understand information. I am in my 7th year of locs never had a problem. However, this morning I saw one of my back long locs with some mold on about 2 inches of the ends.😱 oh no. Just on TH-cam and there you were. Wonderful.🙃🤔🙄 I have been a bad girl over the past few months. Not getting it completely dry, up in bun while it's still damp, my new bonnet seems to make me hot at night so in the morning my head is hot and wet. Ok I see the reason for my problem. Thank you so much for the much needed information. Taking care of it now. 👍👏👏😁
You are very welcome. Thank you for letting me know that the video helped! And congrats on 7 years of locs. It sounds like we’ve had our locs for around the same length of time. Very cool!🙏🏾🙂
I am happy to say this is not an experience I have had (as far as I know). I've been pretty lucky in this area. Only complaint I have is that it can take a long time for my hair to air dry after it's been washed.
Another great video! That happened to me in the beginning of my journey. I used too much oil regularly (a ton), and the oil was just trapped in my locs. It was disgusting! You said vinegar should sit in the hair for 10 minutes. Do I win a prize? Lol
No prizes yet 😂 But I really do appreciate you watching the video. It really helps! And I’m glad you managed to get that oil and smell out of your locs. It can be discouraging to deal with that.
Great tips! Im gonna try out ACV and see if it helps. I notice a faint smell when wet but it goes away after a short time and isnt present at all when dry. Better to be safe than sorry
@@AtreyuLocs of course! And thank you for the video! I do have a question though, today was a day i was going to be washing my locks anyway, should i wash them first and then hit em with the ACV?
You’re welcome! I would put them in ACV first, then wash them. The important thing is how they dry. Even if you kill the mold and eliminate the faint odor, if they don’t dry properly, you’ll find yourself in the same boat. Good luck!
@@AtreyuLocs yeah youre absolutely right. I would let them air dry but im gonna start trying a blow dryer on cool and see if that helps them dry better.
Greetings ! Thank you ! I will ur last tip with the distilled vinegar am hoping this work ! I have already open the crown of my locs am keeping the bk though it's strange it's stylish and I like cause I really don't want to get rid of all my locs
You're very welcome! I understand wanting to keep your locs and doing everything possible to avoid getting rid of them. I've saved my locs a few times over the course of my quest! Thanks for watching :)
Yo, thanks for all the info you give in this video man, got dreads since 2016 done by crochet after twist and rip, all by myself, but for the last 2 years i really had the problem with the bad smell when they are wet, no problems when they get dry tho, i had the feeling that i do dry them well and take a really good bath and rinse until no foam is seen, leaving dreadlocks free for 12h after i did the towel dry + air blower dry, it seems that in the end they still have some water that comes off after 30 minutes. How long do you dry your dreads and how exactly? My dreads size are like 3 of yours is one of mine. I use a natural anti-dandruff shampoo that I buy custom made in a lab..kinda.. No oils or anything added on dreads. Will try the vinegar made from grapes to get rid of the smell..so just there with the dreads inside the vinegar for 10 mins then rinse good with water? I usually put shampoo and focus on my scalp more than dreadlocks so i avoit dandruff appearing until the next was (1 time per week).
I'm new dealing with locs , well a shampoo girl for ppl with locs, and I've been having clients come in and hair smells really bad that the smell lingers on my hand even after so I'm looking for ways to help them
hi this is really helpful so ty!! i think I’ve been guilty of not rinsing out shampoo as properly as i thought. but just to verify, would you say it’s not necessary to buy one of those inflatable basins? the spray bottle method will suffice?
I'm glad to hear that. No, you don't need an inflatable basin to do the job. It's just convenient. And yeah, just be sure to rinse everything out very well. A 40 minute rinse might sound like a long time, but it goes by fast when you're flushing out your locs, squeezing the excess water out of them, and repeating the process. I used to hear people say that they took 40 minutes to rinse their hair and I was like, "I could never". Well, never has come lol. You got this! The spray bottle is sufficient!
10 minute! Teacher! :) great thank you. I had cut mines in the past because of that. You are going to help me succeed in keeping this set of locs, thank you!
Thank you so much for watching until the end! Yeah, when you get that smell, it can be very discouraging. A lot of loc'ers have cut their locs because of this problem. It's nice to know we don't have to though :) Btw, I'm happy to help you succeed with this set of locs!
You’d have to wash it out since they’re both oils and, yes, you can if you want. I’d plan it right before a wash. Also, you’re spraying it on your locs not your scalp. However, if you’re still worried about a burning sensation, then do the vinegar rinse.
hey mate i have white spot look like mold imo but there no smell on it i did usual deepclean acv /baking soda but that still here so i doubt it's build up whats your advice it look like you know your stuff well
Hey bro! It could be lint, in which case it would be extremely hard to get out without compromising the integrity of your dreadlocks. You could try soaking the area in warm to hot water (from the tap) while spot cleansing with a dish washing liquid with lemon to verify that it’s not buildup. If it’s not mold or product buildup, then it’s probably lint, which, if it is embedded in the hair, is nearly impossible to get out without unraveling the loc. If the spot is at the tip, then you could comb out the loc, remove the lint or buildup, and then use a small crochet hook to loc the hair back up, as is done with instant locs. Just an idea. Good luck!
Hey good afternoon ☀️ So I started my locs late last month so they’re still in the process of loving. I sometimes don’t wear a shower cap so my hair gets pretty wet after I shower😕 I’ve never dried my hair, just let them air dry.. Since my locs are fairly new, should I be worried about mildew and mold ?😟 There are maybe two that look like they actually started the locing process.
As long as your locs are drying thoroughly you should be ok. And if they are shorter then they should dry faster. Just pay attention to whether or not there’s a smell when they’re wet. If you don’t notice anything, you’re good👌🏾
@@AtreyuLocs also, I took about 4 twist out just to check and there looks like I tiny bit of mildew on the inside when I combed through it but I didn’t notice a funny smell. Is a small amount normal?
So if I need to repeat any of these processes that you've suggested how many hours or days between should I keep it at cause if I repeat a second dose of vinegar rents won't that be harsh on the locks ?‽????????????
@@AtreyuLocs no problem!!! Your video helped me so much tonight. I realized today my dreads smelled mildewey and I was freaking out. I did the white vinegar, tea tree oil, and shampoo to help. I'm going to do it again tomorrow because it still slightly smells. All this from my wash the day before yesterday 😞
I used to get a “wet dog” smell when my hair was wet, but it would go away when my hair was dry. I figured out later I wasn’t cleaning y hair as well as I thought. I personally love dishwashing liquid for clarifying. I have also recommended vinegar rinse to a lot of people for breaking down any extra soap that may be left behind in their hair.
Thanks for sharing your experience! And I know exactly what you mean. The fact that it goes away when the hair is dry is really how it tricks a lot of people 🙂
I get the "wet dog" smell sometimes, I managed to avoid it the second from last time and it was possibly because I was washing it for like, double the time I usually take. But they're thick dreads to my knee, they take a long time to wash and dry. Last time the smell was still about so if it's here next time I'll try a proper ACV rinse.
For sure! That sounds like a good idea. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Out of all of the videos that I’ve looked for on TH-cam about this problem, this has been the most informative. Most of them stop at, making sure your locs are thoroughly dry and they just keep repeating that without telling us HOW to get rid of the mold/mildew. I’ve done several ACV rinses to no avail, but I’m going to try the distilled white vinegar. Thanks
I'm happy to hear that you felt the video took it a step further by giving options on how to get rid of mold and mildew. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. If you remember, do tell me how it works out for you! Thanks again and good luck!!
Yes!! Took me a while to finally find a video with explicit solutions ! So grateful I did. Thank you!
Oh my, so we'll explained. Thank you! I'm about to do an ACV rinse tomorrow and happy to hear I only need to leave it on the hair for 10 MINS! Much love to you. Keep doing what you're doing.
Thank you very much! I’m glad you found the video useful. Enjoy that ACV rinse tomorrow 🙂
SebAtreyu sure will! ☺️
One thing that I can add and agree to is that after doing a ACV rinse on my hair the vinegar did remove the extra dye in my locs but it also enhanced the color.
Thanks for sharing that! Actual experience is always welcomed.
10 mins! I’m doing trying this out this weekend. I’m 6 months in this video has been God sent. TY!
Thanks for watching the entire vid. Let me know how it turns out for you!
10 minutes. This is very helpful. I haven't had an issue like this yet, but I now know how to get rid of the smell if I did. Thanks!!
I'm so glad it was informative. That's one of the greatest compliments a content creator can get :) I have a feeling you'll never need to use it but it doesn't hurt to have that information in your back pocket just in case. Thank you so much for watching until the end of the video!
@@AtreyuLocs You never know lol. My locs are longer and I'm getting a bit lazy with maintenance. You have topics that makes you go hmmm lol. Have a great day!!
Thank u so much!! This really works!! Appreciate the info
I use Dr. Bonner's Castile soap to wash my locs because it removes tons of build up, also I don't use any other products in my locs just rose water and I oil my scalp only in the winter time. You said vinegar should sit on the locs for ten minutes 🤗
Wow, you’re really on top of it. Your regimen sounds pretty similar to mine. Thanks for watching the entire video. Means a lot!👌🏾🙏🏾
Never personally had this issue in my 14 years total of having locs, but still enjoyed watching! Great info! I still prefer to air dry so I wash my hair 1st thing in the day so it can dry. But this set of locs is thicker so I'm not opposed to utilizing a dryer on cool to finish drying at the end of the day. Next time I use ACV I'll be sure to make sure it stays on at least 10 mins!😉
I'm glad you never encountered this issue. I know of people cutting their locs off because of it. Anyway, thank you so much for watching the entire video, ma'am!
Thank u so much I just want this mold out of my hair I can see it 😢 ugh im so glad I found tgis video its been about 1 week ans ive been looking for resolutions. I went to bed after washing my hair leaving it damp no dryer and putting it up in a bun and the next day I had a mildew smell and the next day after that I seen what I thought was lint but it wouldn't come out. So happy I found this help ful video
You’re welcome 🙂🙏🏾
10 mins! Thanks for this info!
You’re welcome and thank you!😉
Thank you for providing such easy b to understand information. I am in my 7th year of locs never had a problem. However, this morning I saw one of my back long locs with some mold on about 2 inches of the ends.😱 oh no.
Just on TH-cam and there you were. Wonderful.🙃🤔🙄
I have been a bad girl over the past few months. Not getting it completely dry, up in bun while it's still damp, my new bonnet seems to make me hot at night so in the morning my head is hot and wet. Ok I see the reason for my problem. Thank you so much for the much needed information. Taking care of it now. 👍👏👏😁
You are very welcome. Thank you for letting me know that the video helped! And congrats on 7 years of locs. It sounds like we’ve had our locs for around the same length of time. Very cool!🙏🏾🙂
I am happy to say this is not an experience I have had (as far as I know). I've been pretty lucky in this area. Only complaint I have is that it can take a long time for my hair to air dry after it's been washed.
I'm also glad you cannot relate. I think you'd know if you had experienced this lol. And yes, they take forever to dry now.
Awesome awesome awesome! 👊🏿
Thank you! I appreciate it.
Another great video! That happened to me in the beginning of my journey. I used too much oil regularly (a ton), and the oil was just trapped in my locs. It was disgusting! You said vinegar should sit in the hair for 10 minutes. Do I win a prize? Lol
No prizes yet 😂 But I really do appreciate you watching the video. It really helps! And I’m glad you managed to get that oil and smell out of your locs. It can be discouraging to deal with that.
10 mins!
I need more tea tree oil. I like to use it after a workout
Thank you for watching, ma'am! And yes, tea tree oil is amazing! :)
Is white vinegar a substitute?
Great tips! Im gonna try out ACV and see if it helps. I notice a faint smell when wet but it goes away after a short time and isnt present at all when dry. Better to be safe than sorry
Thank you! And yes, that’s when you smell it, when the hair is damp. I agree, better safe than sorry! Thanks for watching and commenting!🙏🏾
@@AtreyuLocs of course! And thank you for the video! I do have a question though, today was a day i was going to be washing my locks anyway, should i wash them first and then hit em with the ACV?
You’re welcome! I would put them in ACV first, then wash them. The important thing is how they dry. Even if you kill the mold and eliminate the faint odor, if they don’t dry properly, you’ll find yourself in the same boat. Good luck!
@@AtreyuLocs yeah youre absolutely right. I would let them air dry but im gonna start trying a blow dryer on cool and see if that helps them dry better.
For sure!👌🏾
Great video . I don’t have mold but I was here for the tips. BTW - leaving the vinegar on my locs for “10” minutes is not long at all😉
😂 Thank you so much for watching. Btw, I’m glad you don’t have mold. Your locs are looking wonderful so I know you’re all set 🙂
Thank you!!🙂
Thank you so much have a blessed day.
You do the same! And thank you!
Greetings ! Thank you ! I will ur last tip with the distilled vinegar am hoping this work ! I have already open the crown of my locs am keeping the bk though it's strange it's stylish and I like cause I really don't want to get rid of all my locs
You're very welcome! I understand wanting to keep your locs and doing everything possible to avoid getting rid of them. I've saved my locs a few times over the course of my quest! Thanks for watching :)
Thank you !
You’re welcome!
10 min vinegar is supposed to stay on hair before rinsing.
Thank you so much for watching! :)
do you have any sulfate rich shampoo recommendations?
No, not really. I only use 1 shampoo and it’s sulfate free. Sorry 😞
Yo, thanks for all the info you give in this video man, got dreads since 2016 done by crochet after twist and rip, all by myself, but for the last 2 years i really had the problem with the bad smell when they are wet, no problems when they get dry tho, i had the feeling that i do dry them well and take a really good bath and rinse until no foam is seen, leaving dreadlocks free for 12h after i did the towel dry + air blower dry, it seems that in the end they still have some water that comes off after 30 minutes. How long do you dry your dreads and how exactly? My dreads size are like 3 of yours is one of mine. I use a natural anti-dandruff shampoo that I buy custom made in a lab..kinda.. No oils or anything added on dreads. Will try the vinegar made from grapes to get rid of the smell..so just there with the dreads inside the vinegar for 10 mins then rinse good with water? I usually put shampoo and focus on my scalp more than dreadlocks so i avoit dandruff appearing until the next was (1 time per week).
Good question, I’ll address this is a video.
I'm new dealing with locs , well a shampoo girl for ppl with locs, and I've been having clients come in and hair smells really bad that the smell lingers on my hand even after so I'm looking for ways to help them
Yeah, I would just make sure they’re drying their hair thoroughly. The vinegar rinse works well.
Todah. Todah. Todah brotha. Shâlôwm.
You’re very welcome 🙂
hi this is really helpful so ty!! i think I’ve been guilty of not rinsing out shampoo as properly as i thought. but just to verify, would you say it’s not necessary to buy one of those inflatable basins? the spray bottle method will suffice?
I'm glad to hear that. No, you don't need an inflatable basin to do the job. It's just convenient. And yeah, just be sure to rinse everything out very well. A 40 minute rinse might sound like a long time, but it goes by fast when you're flushing out your locs, squeezing the excess water out of them, and repeating the process. I used to hear people say that they took 40 minutes to rinse their hair and I was like, "I could never". Well, never has come lol. You got this! The spray bottle is sufficient!
@@AtreyuLocs okay thanks so much for the advice!
10 minute! Teacher! :) great thank you. I had cut mines in the past because of that. You are going to help me succeed in keeping this set of locs, thank you!
Thank you so much for watching until the end! Yeah, when you get that smell, it can be very discouraging. A lot of loc'ers have cut their locs because of this problem. It's nice to know we don't have to though :) Btw, I'm happy to help you succeed with this set of locs!
Hey Atreyu, for the grapefruit and tea tree option do you have to rinse it out?
And does it have to be 2 table spoons? Won't that burn the scalp even with it being diluted?
You’d have to wash it out since they’re both oils and, yes, you can if you want. I’d plan it right before a wash. Also, you’re spraying it on your locs not your scalp. However, if you’re still worried about a burning sensation, then do the vinegar rinse.
@@AtreyuLocs thank you!
You’re welcome.
hey mate i have white spot look like mold imo but there no smell on it i did usual deepclean acv /baking soda but that still here so i doubt it's build up
whats your advice it look like you know your stuff well
Hey bro! It could be lint, in which case it would be extremely hard to get out without compromising the integrity of your dreadlocks. You could try soaking the area in warm to hot water (from the tap) while spot cleansing with a dish washing liquid with lemon to verify that it’s not buildup. If it’s not mold or product buildup, then it’s probably lint, which, if it is embedded in the hair, is nearly impossible to get out without unraveling the loc. If the spot is at the tip, then you could comb out the loc, remove the lint or buildup, and then use a small crochet hook to loc the hair back up, as is done with instant locs. Just an idea. Good luck!
@@AtreyuLocs ty men i appreciate you took the time to answer
Very informative. Thanks.
You're very welcome!
Wait so you don’t really need to cut them?
Nope
Does this work for sisterlocks too?
It should
10 minssss!!! My hair is extremely dry... but I see some white spots. Anything else u can suggest?
Thanks! No ma’am
@Atreyu Locs 🥺 I'll take my chances and maybe deep condition..but then it will be that vicous cycle. Fix it Jesus lol
Hey good afternoon ☀️
So I started my locs late last month so they’re still in the process of loving. I sometimes don’t wear a shower cap so my hair gets pretty wet after I shower😕 I’ve never dried my hair, just let them air dry..
Since my locs are fairly new, should I be worried about mildew and mold ?😟
There are maybe two that look like they actually started the locing process.
As long as your locs are drying thoroughly you should be ok. And if they are shorter then they should dry faster. Just pay attention to whether or not there’s a smell when they’re wet. If you don’t notice anything, you’re good👌🏾
@@AtreyuLocs thank you!😊
@@AtreyuLocs also, I took about 4 twist out just to check and there looks like I tiny bit of mildew on the inside when I combed through it but I didn’t notice a funny smell. Is a small amount normal?
You’re welcome
That could be buildup and not mildew. Just try to rinse your locs out as thoroughly as possible and be careful about what you put in your locs.
Is it cool if I just dump all my
Locs in a vinegar and water bucket?
Sure
So if I need to repeat any of these processes that you've suggested how many hours or days between should I keep it at cause if I repeat a second dose of vinegar rents won't that be harsh on the locks
?‽????????????
I would repeat it when you wash if you don’t have success during the first sesh.
@@AtreyuLocs OK thank you so much for your answer 😊
You’re welcome 🙂
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Thank you!
10 minutes & then thoroughly rinse & dry
Excellent!👌🏾
10 minutes!
Thanks!
10 minutes is how long the vinegar should sit
Thanks for watching! 😉
@@AtreyuLocs no problem!!! Your video helped me so much tonight. I realized today my dreads smelled mildewey and I was freaking out. I did the white vinegar, tea tree oil, and shampoo to help. I'm going to do it again tomorrow because it still slightly smells. All this from my wash the day before yesterday 😞
Thanks for the update! Yeah, it’s a hassle but you’ll restore your locs. Hang in there!
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