The real secret to beautiful and healthy dreads. A piece of string tied in a tiny knot at the base of the dreads puts the loose hair back in place and keeps the dreads from forming one large dread. Putting the dreads back in a "homebase" is also a nice way for your scalp to get air. I am also able to repair dreads that may be falling off or have already broken off. I recommend a dread maintenance every three to five months.