Knotty Boy Natural Dreadlock Shampoos actually nourish and restore the scalp. Knotty Boy Natural Dreadlock Shampoos gently cleanse, allowing the hair to retain nutrients and moisture, while the rosemary, tea tree and peppermint essential oils work therapeutically to treat and prevent dry scalp, dandruff and other skin and scalp irritations. Use anywhere you need a good scrub - also proven to be effective in the treatment of problem skin and acne, and as an all-over body wash. Directions for Liquid Shampoo: Pop the cap on the bottle, breathe in the icy-fresh pep-o-minty scent. Wet hair and pour a bit of the shampoo into the palm of your hand. Apply to the scalp and spread evenly around, working it down to the scalp with your fingertips and giving it a thorough, but gentle scrub. Apply more as needed in order to cover entire scalp – remember, a little goes a long way. Let the essential oils get in there and do their thing for 2 or 3 minutes. Then, allow the shampoo to rinse through the dreads, thereby cleaning them without handling them too much. This is the best way to clean new, still-soft dreads without damaging all that hard work you've put into them. Rinse and repeat as necessary – you will be able to feel how squeaky-clean your scalp is after its been rinsed, and where you need to shampoo again.