If you have joined dreads or matted sections at the roots gently pull them apart as close to the scalp as possible.
How to get matted dreads out.
Slowly work your way up the dreadlock until you get to your roots.
Work 1 dread at a time slathering it with conditioner and using a rat tail comb to pick out the end of the dreadlock.
To keep your dreads wet while detangling them fill a spray bottle with hot water and conditioner.
Cut out mats when all else fails.
Step three wash your dreads the first step in removal is washing out any wax or build up you may have.
A citrus based shampoo helps to remove buildup.
Not only does it give your cat a bald spot that may take months to fill in completely you run the risk of injuring your cat.
While this can sometimes take days depending on the length and thickness of your dreads you can save some or all of your hair by detangling them.
Because dreads are masses of tangled hair the key to removing them is to use a deep conditioner and gently comb them out.