Yes, the natural oils in your hair will prevent dreadlock from matting. Washing your hair (but not using conditioner) actually promotes the matting process. Dreads can get smelly if not properly taken care of, but more importantly, especially if you don't have curly hair that dreads up easy, you have to worry about bugs. Not just lice, which can be a major problem, but all kinds of critters will lay eggs in your greads if they're not dense enough to prevent them from getting in there. Black people tend to not have this problem because the kinky curl of their hair dreads quite densely. Make sure you treat your dreads with some good Tea Tree oil which is a natural insect repellent that can be found in any health food store. It can also help with any scalp problems that may arise in the future, and they will.
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