This makes your hair frizzy and knotted together. You can also form dreadlocks out of neglect. You can choose to do absolutely nothing with your hair for a long time. This will also cause your hair to be knotted, making it dreadlock ready. Alternatively, you can buy dreadlock extensions if you want instant dreads. You can opt for this method if you want to see how dreads would look on you. Problem with knots. Fashion statement.
With interlocked hair, you always have a fashion statement that goes with your style. Dreads also make you look fierce yet chill at the same time, no matter what you wear. Confidence booster. Because dreads make for an excellent fashion statement, you can express your individuality and be comfortable in your own skin. This means that you can be ten times more confident with your locks.
But how do you know when "it's time"? Keeping up with the timing used to be a problem but now it's pretty easy. Also don't miss the maintenance routine for the first month in the FAQ. The next thing you should know is that people will probably see your dreadlocks before they see you. Yep, just like judging a movie by the dvd case. Next, in a lot of places dreadlocks are somewhat novel, you might be one of the few people they've ever seen with dreads.
Naturally, they will have lots of really awkward questions, like "Do you wash your hair? I mean under most circumstances that would be down right rude! So you need to be prepared for this. They will ask how you started them, what you put in them, if it's all your hair, if you take them out at night You will get better at answering these questions over time. Another thing you should know is why you are getting dreadlocks. There is no right or wrong reason for dreadlocks, so don't let anyone convince you that their reason is "better" than yours.
And there is also no right or wrong way to make dreadlocks, so don't let anyone convince you that one method is better than another. There are only easy and hard ways to make dreadlocks, but it's your choice on how you want to make them and how much time it takes for them to lock up.
What really mattes is what you want and what works for you. Some people get dreads for a spiritual reason, some for fashion, and some because they're a hardcore juggalo. Whatever your reason, stand by it, and be prepared to back it up. Now is a great time to mention that the methods that Knotty Sloan and I teach on this site are not the "only" way to do dreads.
After A LOT of experimenting, trial and error and feedback from the DreadHead community, we believe that this approach is the very best way to start and maintain dreadlocks. We'll explain why in the pages that follow.
These methods work so well in fact, and so consistently, that when you start out with our dread kit and follow our instructions we can guarantee that you'll be happy with your dreads. Instead of providing some information on every method, and bloating our site in an attempt to provide support for multiple methods, we've chosen to focus entirely on backcombing and on the maintenance techniques proper to backcombing.
Last updated on Nov 22nd, at pm Dreadlocks are growing in popularity. They have become the hairstyle of choice for many men and women who want natural hair without the fuss and fashionistas are lured by the many gorgeous hairstyles you can pull off with a healthy head of locks Although there are many great benefits to having dreadlocks, there are also many myths and misconceptions about the hairstyle that could damage your hair and lead to horror-movie level experiences.
Related: Celebrities with fabulous dreadlocks. While this is great for people who are looking for a change, accidentally undoing your dreadlocks is also possible. Part of every healthy hair regimen calls for conditioning, including a regimen for healthy dreadlocks, but using too much conditioner or a conditioner meant for softening your hair and de-tangling could undo your dreads.
Dreadlocks may be easier to maintain than an afro but you still need to maintain them. Wash days are still going to be part of your monthly routine. Washing, moisturising and protecting your dreads just like you would other natural hair types can keep your hair healthy. Regularly washing and detoxing your hair is especially important for removing hair products from your hair as they can build up and get trapped in your hair.
Regular soaks and detoxing can help remove gunk and lint from your hair as well as restore your pH balance which is necessary for healthy growth. Add some fun to your dreadlock routine by colouring your dreads to suit your personality and style.
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