They may cause heartburn symptoms. 1  Citrus foods, such as oranges, grapefruits, and lemons, and orange juice, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, and lemonade. 2  Chocolate. 3  Fatty and fried foods, such as fried chicken and fatty cuts of meat. 4  Garlic and onions. 5  Spicy food. 6  Peppermint and spearmint.
Best Answer: In the first three weeks your dreadlocks be will very delicate and you'll want to wash them about every 5 days. After they have had a chance to establish themselves a bit, usually after the 1st month, you should begin washing them every 2-3 days. Always use residue free shampoo when you wash your dreads.
Most dreads will lock in about three to six months, but it really depends on the softness of the hair. If the hair is very soft or was previously relaxed, it can take approximately a year or so to lock.