How should i treat my hair a week before i get dreadlocks?

i just would like to know? should i only use shampoo and not conditioner.. i don';t want to get moldy dreads... would it even matter how i take care of my hair before i get dreadsHow should i treat my hair a week before i get dreadlocks?
it matters more how you ';get dreadlocks';

i sure as hell hope u dont mean a salon or dreadkit or anything involving wax or dread products otr dread tools



ok my recommendations a clarifying shampoo like nutragena daily clarifying will remove built up residues from products and conditioners

use that 2 times that week



now the actual dreading no matter race natural (aka neglect/freeform/organic) is best way by far but not the fastest



so next best twist and rip (non african) or twists (african)



no products!! only sea salt sprays (home made) and ale vera (only ingredient aloe or get right from a plant)



everything u need for amazing dreads is found in the site in eourseHow should i treat my hair a week before i get dreadlocks?
In my experience you should avoid oily and de-tangling types of conditioners at least a week in advance. However do not dry your hair out to the point that it gets brittle either because that will hinder your locking process no matter what method you choose.



Use a quality clarifying shampoo or a pH balancing shampoo, Baking soda paste also works well to prepare hair for locks... Aloe based shampoos and gels work well to moisturize hair/dreads without causing build up/grease.



Products containing tea tree oil/extract work well to inhibit mold/mildew/fungus, but that will not even be an issue if you allow your dreads to dry all the way after washing them. Before going to bed, tieing them up/wearing a hat or tam, or otherwise hindering the drying process.



Here are some dreadlocking methods for you to research to find out what is best for you;



Backcombing



Backcombing + Crochet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7sRsSIqM



Interlocking http://www.sisterlocks.com/Photo_Gallery



Free form/neglect



Two strand twists



Dread perm (not reccomended caustic chemicals)



Rip and Twist



Braid locks (hair is braided never undone and left to lock)
use any shampoo and shampoo it nicely

then use conditioner but when u use the conditioner curl ur hair in ur fingers then pull so u get out any dead hair!

comb ur hair but never use gel its not gud for ur hair

now answer my Q http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvhXqcMEmwPzfg3B42KNGm_ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100501152338AAUJGov
Your dreads will mold if you wash them too often and they don't have the chance to dry all the way to the middle. That being said, nothing you do before you start them can really make them mold later (however I definitely recommend staying away from wax: http://www.dreadlocktruth.com/whynotwax. ) and just to counter the answer above, there are many many people (myself included) that prefer backcombing to natural. Natural is awesome but there are other options if that's not the way you want to start yours.



I suggest using shampoo and conditioner (or whatever you normally do) and then the wash before you start your dreads just use a residue free shampoo.



Good luck! If there's anything else I can do for you feel free to use the link in my profile to email me.