This video is nine years old but the first thing that came up when I searched "deep cleaning dreadlocks" you seem so happy and nice!!

3/4 cups baking soda 2tsp lemon juice 1tsp salt 1/4 cup apple cider

I've had my locs for 6 years and have never done this before today. I'm kinda grossed out BUT impressed with the amount of build up that was removed. I was having issues with conditioner being caught in my locs. Needless to say my water was dark brown... so, yeah, ew. My locs feel so light and fluffy, though! Thanks!

@yahvinah1 I actually haven't twisted my hair with product in almost 2 years. so i was surprised!

did the cleanse twice :) feels like a spa treatment. and you can tell it's actively cleaning you can feel the tingling in your hair and scalp. adding Tea tree oil makes it even better. I recommend 100% great deep cleaning treatment

Okay so I've done the deep clean on several occasions and I have some advice. First, I use three parts apple cider vinegar to 1 part HOT water. Sometimes I add lemon juice but I've never added salt. Those two ingredients are supposed to help with locking and tightening. Then you put in a large amount of baking soda and it will fizz when reacting with the vinegar. I also sprinkle baking soda in my hair beforehand because it really lifts all the gunk out. I also add lavender, rosemary, and tea tree essential oils because they help with the vinegar smell, dandruff, dryness, and kill any mold that might be lingering in your hair if you keep your hair wet too long. Then I soak my hair in the hot mixture for at least 5 minutes but aim for 10. It's so hard in a sink! But you really want to move the mix around with your hair and make sure it gets in every crevice. And yes, the sink turns disgusting! Then I wrap my dripping, vinegar-y hair in a towel and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Then I jump in the shower and rinse it out as much as possible. I finish with adding more tea tree oil in my hair because who wants a moldy head? Not me. Wash your towel that you wrapped the dreads in because that vinegar will overwhelm the bathroom! But it definitely gets the job done and I recommend the deep clean every three months. Let me know if you have any other recommendations!

@mylaylay18 haa! i tried doing it at home and it ended up being even more painful because i was so scared to pull the wax off that it started drying!! pulling it off all dry and clumpy was sooo bad! I was literally crying the entire time.

Just did my first ACV rinse... loved it!!! My hair looks and feels so much lighter. My locs look cleaner too.

i added an annotation and note in the description box about this. when i originally did the cleanse i used too much baking soda, so i tweaked the amounts so that it would be ph balanced and not damage your hair. the recipe in the description box is correct.

@joi124 thanks! I try to keep my tutorials fun and light so they aren't too boring :) glad you enjoyed it!

@superslyfoxx1 well i didn't have either of those things available, but i advise people to use whatever is most convenient for them

@tmice826 yes! i need to do a Jamaican Castor Oil update as well. Will put that on my list :)

I just tried this for the second time; murky each time~~like grey dirty cleaning water, My hair feels sooooooo much better and lighter. Thank you. Sharing this with my son

NO NEED TO BE EMBARRASSED. I was so glad to see the process and results. This really showed how effective the mixture is. Just what I needed to see and learn prior to doing myself. Thanks

@MissRae82 thanks! do you recommend any specific brand?

@SweetBeatCafe ha! i've gotten this question a ton of times because i always wear tank tops. I don't have any special regimen. I got an epilator but can't stand using it because It really hurts! I just use regular ole disposable razors from duane reade. The thing is, I shave literally every day because I wear tank tops almost every day, so it's just part of my normal shower routine. If your armpits are dark I'd try using coco butter to help even out the color

@MrsSunShyne2U the video description box says as follows, "Baking Soda Deep Clean ingredients: (note: these ingredients have been tweaked to balance the ph levels when combining ACV and Baking Soda)" I used too much baking soda in the video, so i changed the ingredients in the description to reflect the correct measurements

Wow, I've been set free from heavy gunk!! My hair feels so much lighter and my neck feels like a heavy burden has been lifted. Thank you so much for this, you're such a sweetheart!

@jaazili1 i honestly can't say for certain. but because this cleanse is kinda harsh it might result in breakage.

@SweetBeatCafe yes, it KILLS. I got my bikini waxed and thought I was going to DIE. I've heard it gets better over time but I'm too scared to go back. I thought the epillator would be a good alternative, but it's just too painful. hm, i never considered that deodorant would make a difference in the color of my armpits. but maybe? i've used Mitchum for women since high school.

I used this with my locs a couple of days ago; the amount of leftover residue was clearly evident. My hair feels so LIGHT, the BUILDUP is GONE and after washing it is CLEANER than it has been since I first started them almost 2 years ago!! FANTABOLOUS!!

@DirtyOM the ACV rinse is another great rinse to cleanse your locs, and isn't as harsh on your hair. you just want to make sure you dilute to ACV with enough water. the best practice is usually 2 parts water to every 1 part ACV.

@Spirited76 I need to look into using a clarifying shampoo. thanks for the suggestions!

@MrsSunShyne2U no problem. just make sure you don't use too much next time. it will dry your hair and could lead to breakage. glad you tried it and loved the results!

Wow! thanks for posting this! I did a modified version of this applying directly to my scalp with an nozzle tipped applicator bottle (cos I am transitioning from twists to locs) and I cant beleive how soft and bouncy my hair feels now. Thank you for sharing, this is a keeper x

@Jaznellow well, at first i was worried about that but i learned (from one of my viewers) that because baking soda is a base and ACV is an acid, together combined with water the ph levels are balanced so it's not too harsh on your hair. who knew chemistry would actually come in handy post 10th grade? lol

@joi124 woo hoo! keep me posted on your results! I've been using my new Canon T3i since June. I got it after NextUP :)

I did this cleanse a couple nights ago and I couldn't even see my hand at the bottom of the merky water. It was so gross. But it felt good knowing it was gone! Then I followed up with the aloe vera deep moisture treatment that your posted in another video and my dreadies were all soft and smelling all yummy! Thanks so much for all the dread videos, I watch one like everyday!!

I've actually found that washing hair in any style with a baking soda and water mixture, followed by acv/water mixture for conditioning, is a solid traditional shampoo replacement.

For anyone who wants to know: When I first started my loss and they weren't locked yet I put a stocking cap on my head when I washed them so as not to disturb the loc. Just shampoo and condition them with the cap on and then take it off and finish with a gentle towel dry. :)

@twweety9 ha! i said that specifically because a few people have said they've missed my bathroom. lol

@mylaylay18 haa! well keep in mind that i'm a huge baby. so maybe you won't find it as painful as i did. but i might try to go back.

Girrlll!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING! My husband was in desperate need of this,lol!! His water turnt murky,grayish/blackish/brown after about 30 seconds!!

I find it easier to mix the baking soda with conditioner. A low sufate/silicone conditioner. In your hands the put in your hair. So that it evenly cleans your hair and scalp. Then rinse it out with the vinegar it will react on your head. And it feels like a thousand of little warm hands scrubbing your scalp it feels AMAZING! Then rinse again with Luke warm water. I wouldn't use both vinegar and lemon juice at the same time because it will dry out your hair really bad and over uses lighten your hair. So if u have colored hair this is not something u want to do.

@xManthaxXx if you change the ingredients, i can't guarantee that you'll have the same results

@DOITNOW4ever check out my clip free loc maintenance video to see how i retwist my hair. in that video i use product, but that was about a year ago and i haven't used product in my hair since then. as for conditioner i use Organic Root Stimulator's olive oil conditioner.

@teaundra i wouldn't advise this for loose hair as you don't experience the same sort of build up that comes with having locs. our hair naturally traps in odors, fumes, pollutants, hair dye, lint, hair products etc, because the hair is actually matted together, thus trapping materials in. so no matter how often locs are washed, there is bound to be something trapped in there. with loose hair, you don't have that issue so a regular clarifying shampoo should do the trick for your hair

This works amazonly well took 3xs to actually remove the dirt from my dreads and the dirt that hadn't been removed you could see what was what.

@trudifyable ha! thanks for the suggestion!

I just did this and my water was just as grimy. I was shocked but i am glad that junk is down the drain and no longer in my locs. Thank you for being such a blessing.

Chescalocs! Thank you for your tutorial! The deep clean worked wonders :) You mentioned using 3/4 cup baking soda and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar in your video; in the written recipe included the amounts are reversed (3/4 acv and 1/4 baking soda). I tried the reversed way first but found way better results when there was more baking soda. Just thought I'd mention :) Thanks again lady! P.s. I enjoy your vibe and your energy! :)

This is actually one of the /best/ ways to clean any hair, because it is a non volatile reaction and requires little to no physical scrubbing of your hair (which can cause it to break and damage. The foaming action cleans and removes dirt and debris, and because vinegar and baking soda neutralize each other, you don't have to worry about a PH imbalance! :)

Hi Franchesca, I am so happy I viewed this youtube video. My locs have never had the best of cleaning until now. Thank you.

I JUST tried this method and boy oh boy did my hair look dirty! Thank you so much Chesca for the tutorial!! Now my locs actually feel clean for once after three years of having them!

no loss but might try it on my loose hair

Just used this to help me loosen up/remove build up. My water was so murkyyyy. I will definitely be trying this again about 6 months from now.

@TheBrotherStatic every 2-3 weeks. please check the FAQ on my channel or website for more commonly asked questions :)

i just got dreads and wow seeing all that dirt wash out i will definitely try !

This really helped me out, my locs feeling so FRESH so CLEAN CLEAN!! ( outkast Voice) lol

@SumerSmiles ha! how many times have you watched it?

@pattoney using wax is a no no simply for that reason. it traps in dirt and water.

I love how she talks 😂😂

Thank you soo much for this video! My locs (of 2 years) are the cleanest they've ever been!

@mydestiny84 oh no! i'm pretty sure you lost the permed bits because they're chemically altered. this cleanse can be kinda harsh as I said in the annotations and video description box. i also tweaked the measurements so it would be more ph balanced and hopefully not too harsh. that's why it's really important that you follow this will a good conditioner to keep your hair from getting dry and breaking. best of luck

@Jaznellow ha! I don't want my hair to fall out either!

Will this change the way my dye color looks??

Just did this! Oh My! SO amazing! Posting pics on your FB page :) Thx, so much for sharinggg!! xo

It took 4 hours, but I love the way it turned out. Thank you!!

My locs are all the way down to my back and I had the same results that you had. My sink went from clear to brown. Thank you so much you are awesome. I will subscribe and share for my fellow dread head. - Wa'Jee, Chicago

as demonstrated in the tutorial, you combine all the ingredients...

You thought I was going to say ass 😂😂😂😂

@HqHoney haa!

💖 Tried this today (used acv, baking soda and fresh lemon juice 🍋). I let my hair sit 5-7 mins. I loooove the results bc my hair needed a deep cleanse. I recommend doing this once a year. 💖

you're so pretty!!

these ingredients actually neutralize each other so there's no chemical reaction

@lisais6e honestly, not sure. i just followed the recipe i found online.

Just did this tonight! Thanks so much :) It was great to see the build-up washing down the sink.

you can use regular vinegar. ACV is actually stronger

My tricotillomania is coming back, so I'm wondering if getting dreads would maybe help discourage the hair pulling? I really don't want to go bald.

@BmoreMommi just make sure you give your hair a break between cleanses. every 4-6 months should do the trick :)

Best video I've seen how to clean locs .. My son has 1yr2month old locs and I'm seeing some build up since his last re twist so I will most def try this method thanks for posting

Great video!!! Wonderful smile.

You should wash with baking soda, rinse it all out. Then do a rinse with apple cider vinegar after you've rinsed out all the baking soda. Mixing baking soda and acv causes a chemical reaction that can clean the smell out of drains. Might not be good for your scalp/dreads. Just lookin out!

I've had my dreads for two years and done this at least 6 or 7 times and I still love to watch videos of other people doing this. Or anything to do with their dreads or locs, I just love it so much. You have a really likeable personality and you are naturally funny in this video, I really enjoyed that. You remind me of someone I know in real life. That's a good thing, not a bad thing! I've known her for like, 15 years and she is a really great person, maybe that is one reason I enjoyed this video so much. Definitely leaving a like on this one.

that was amazing how it pulled all of that out of your hair...My son really needs this. thanks for showing this

Does it have to be only with locks, can you do it on natural hair as well?

So it's 2016 and no one's done an update / follow up on the results from using ACV & Baking soda solution - would be nice if that could happen.

wow your dreads look super awesome!! i will try this deep cleanse with my dreads too & i am excited how the water will look like. i have them fpr 2 1/2 years now and never did a deep cleanse, but i wash em once a week

I tried this last month and LOVED the results!! I followed up with an Aloe Vera rinse (closed up my cuticles & made my hair so shiny!), Burt's Bees conditioner & an oil mix (coconut/olive/jojoba/castor/argan & a few drops of grapefruit, rosemary, lavendar & ylang ylang). My hair looked AMAZING the entire week (with daily moisturizing & spritzing)! I'm so tempted to do this once a month, but it is a bit harsh...maybe at the end of each season? Hmmm. As always, thanks for the video!!!

I just met you and I miss you already

U are freaking gorgeous!!!!

@alienkittens no, i had just come from running and did the cleanse first thing.

It makes my scalp feel so amazing!!

why is the water brown...how long did you not wash your hair to make the water brown...O.O

follow the description box.

@jkalm4ofus i use organic root stimulator's olive oil conditioner

gawd bless your neck lol.. that sick almost hurt ya

How did I get here?

glad you tried it and liked it! i wouldn't recommend don't it so soon as it's a bit harsh and can dry out your hair. any more than once or twice a year is a bit much. make sure you condition to avoid dryness and breakage!

@stayglossy nice! thanks for sharing your regimen

How do you confuse a teaspoon and a tablespoon lmao

Thanks for this! I tried this today and shared in my FB group Thick Loc'd Crew. I was amazed at the results. I did use Dr. Bronner peppermint soap after and Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla leave in conditioner

awesome! just make sure to space it out. once or twice a year is enough. this cleanse is tough, so you don't want to over due it. make sure to condition!

THIS ACTUALLY MADE YOUR HAIR LOOK SO MUCH BETTER AFTER!

thanks! i made sure to advise that you use a conditioner after this cleanse and to not do it more than once or twice a year to avoid dryness/breakage

All I can say is wow! I thought I had more gray hair than I actually have. Turns out it was build up. Thank you so much for sharing this information. I even shared this link with my "tweeps"

I do this recipe or a variation of it when I wash before a retwist, about every 8 (or more in most cases) weeks. The first time I did it the water was black. Now I get a light gray, lighter than yours so I think doing this every 8 weeks or so is preventing dirt and buildup from taking up residence in my locs. I follow up with a moisturizing shampoo. The Trader Joe's one is great and it's clear. I only use clear shampoo on my hair. Rarely use conditioner.

@marque235 eeeh i doubt it. i've never dyed my hair brown. the only dye that could possibly still be in my hair is from when i bleached it almost 5 years ago. and there isn't much, since most of that color has broken off :P

Hello thank you for sharing. I just love your beautiful clean locks! They look so good on you. God Bless you and your family.