They're gonna have that 'dry and fuzzy' look for a while till they really start to lock up...just the characteristic of dreads...just roll the heck out of them every chance you get...any type of conditioner you use is just gonna defeat the purpose, especially as young as your dreads are...

I heard something suggested for smoothing the hair temporarily and helping with the rolling process...just wet your hands, shake off the excess and do your palm rolling...the added moisture is supposed to help smooth the frizzies and make the process a bit less wear and tear on your hands...

As an alternative to using wax, you can use pure aloe vera to moisturize and tame frizzies for a while. It doesn't feel gross like wax either.

I've had my dreads two years this past April and I love them.....and let me tell you......the journey of the before, during and present was a bit of work, but like anything.....well worth it when done right. A little background.....my hair is SUPER thin and straight......doesn't hold a perm, curl......ponytails was the basic style. Then I went to get my dreads started.....backcombing and wax on the ends (which found out the wax is bad). Then I got rescued by a now friend and hair dressor.....and angle of the dreadlocks!

Now for the advice......dreads will have stages, like humans do.....the tuffest is the teenage and not the most fun time! Upkeep from start to adult is KEY......after that it is easier. If you go to the hair product oil, not sure what would be pc....but the African American/Black hair area and get this serum called Frizz Buster.....after washing your hair rub this in......just a little here and there....it will help....but the frizz is a common stage and best is just to deal with it. As for normal routine until the teenage stage is over.....twist twist twist......find someone who can help you out with this step.....or build up those forearm muscles! LOL Twisting is key to keep the dread getting it trained to look oh so NICE.....and everytime I twist em down I use Dr Miracles's 'Feel It' formula, Hot Gro....I find this at Walgreens and walmart. But after you wash your hair put the feel it formula on your fingertips....or the same company has a hot oil which is AHHHH SO NICE.....clove feel and smell....your scalp will LUV U! OK.......so stimulate your scalp and put a little between your fingers and from root to the end (but more important area is the area from scalp to where the dread really starts) and rub it in and twist it down....do this for each dread. I would do this at least once a week til the teen stage is done. DRYING IS KEY.....I repeat DRYING IS KEY.....dreads are like sponges/towels.....if you keep it wet and leave it in the corner it will mold and be GROSS.....not only the smell but you it rotting the dreads too. There are many dryers out there....I was lucky enough to have found one at a second hand store.....the old school ones the old ladies sit under when they get their hair done....of your dreads are short.....the bag attachment to your hairdryer works and travels well. Since I'm pass the teenage stage....which varies from person to person (6-1 yr for dreads to fully be matured aka dreaded). I twist down 1-2 times a week....I wash two times a week....this varies and I listen to my scalp.....itchy, little red bumps, flakey,etc.......and I sit under the dryer for 1-2 hrs....and have my bf squeeze em to let me know if they are dry or not. If a smell comes from your dreads....do a citrus rinse.....lemon juice....you can get bottles of it a the food store....BUT DRY DRY DRY those dreads. Downside to dreads is.....I miss a brush on my scalp.....so I have my bf scratch/rub my head....so nice.....or the Dr. Miracles' oil.......especially after a shower and sitting under the dryer.....talk about Stimulation!! And the drying and twisting time I need to set aside....if I want my dreads to look nice and not grow together twisting is key....so I've excepted it now...the drying part is tuff still to this day....setting aside a few hrs (shower, wash....I can give more info on how to wash dreads too, let me know...and drying itself). So I have a very comfy chase couch with my dryer set up and my laptop....surf the net, do things on the pc...headphones in for music......a book....really good before bed...cuz the warmness soothes me to sleep! As for conditioner.....I just started using it the past few months.....since I was told not to use it.....not letting the hair dread......I got use to not using it.....and my hairdresser told me I can now.....its awesome.....dreads are softer and my scalp flakes less (before my dreads my hair would get very oily between washings). Well think I rambled on enough....LOL. I have many pics from day one until now and I look and see how my dreads have changed....for the good......and when I look at my dreads I can see the different stages they and I guess I went through...stressful times,etc......adds character....I can point and say this is what was going on in my life a that time......like a time line! Hope this helps.....let me know if you have any questions or the such!! Peace-n-Love Sarah

At this point in the dreading process, dryness is actually a good thing (however annoying/crispy they may feel). If you want them to look better without using wax, the best aloe vera product I've tried is Knottyboy's aloe gel. It can tame those frizzies and make your hair look quite decent. This is the product that I use most frequently (at this point I use it mainly for any loose little hairs near the roots).

Here's the list of ingredients: 100% Pure Aloe Vera, Certified Organic Hemp Seed Oil, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Grapefruit Seed Extract, and Lime Essential Oil.

((Although the second ingredient is hemp seed oil, it must be the teeniest amount - it really is quite a drying product.))

If you want to read more about it, check out
www.knottyboy.com/shop/prod...ening_gel/

If you don't like ordering online, they have a 'store locator' to find a place that sells their products in your area.

PS. If you're desperate for a little conditioning, you can check out their spray-in conditioners as well.. although most ppl (including me) don't recommend it @ this point.

Best of luck!! :)