Author name: Darius Washington

Darius Washington is a Black grooming journalist and barber culture historian from Atlanta. He grew up in his uncle's barbershop on Cascade Road, where he learned that the chair is more than a haircut, it's community. Darius studied journalism at Howard University and spent five years writing for men's lifestyle publications before joining CulturedGrooming to build the Black grooming resource he always wanted: one that respects the culture, knows the science, and doesn't just slap 'for coarse hair' on generic advice.

Best Shampoo for Dreads (2026) — man with dreadlocks
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Best Shampoo for Dreads (2026)

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Finding the best shampoo for dreads is not about finding a nice-smelling bottle at the drugstore. It is about finding a formula that cleans your scalp, rinses out completely, and leaves zero residue trapped inside your locs. I have watched too many guys spend years building beautiful locs only to…

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