Dreadlocks rope-like sections of hair with a coarse texture created by hair matting. They have been passed down from ancient Greek, Rastafari, Senegalese, Aztec and Buddhist cultures. While they are mainly associated with African heritage, people of all genders, religions, tribes, and races flaunt dreadlocks. The most natural way to attain dreadlocks is to neglect your hair completely – no combing, cutting, or brushing your hair. However, it takes years for your hair to get matted and give you the desired look. Also, you can use other methods to dreadlock your tresses, such as dread braiding, twisting, and backcombing. Keep reading to learn how to create these dreadlocks without having to wait for years. In this article, we have added some simple ways to help you achieve your dreadlock vision in a more uniform method rather than your hair becoming matted. Scroll down for more information.
How To Make Dreadlocks
What You Need:
Residue-free shampoo Blowdryer Sectioning clips Rubber bands Fine toothed comb Dread wax
Crocheting Method
Dread Perm Method
Backcombing Method
Dread Braiding Method
Twist And Rip Method
You can remove the rubber bands from your dreadlocks about a month or so after making your dreadlocks, once your hair has really got a chance to lock and bind together. Congratulations! You have successfully dreadlocked your hair! But, wait a minute… not to burst your bubble, but dreadlocks actually require a fair bit of upkeep and maintenance to keep them looking fresh and clean. Let’s look at how you can do that…
How To Maintain Dreadlocks
Let me start off by answering the question that is probably on everyone’s minds – yes, you can and you do need to wash your dreadlocks (think of how gross they would get otherwise, yuck!). But there are a few things you need to keep in mind when it comes to washing and maintaining your dreadlocks. Let’s discuss them one by one: Now that you’ve gotten the regular maintenance of your dreadlocks down pat, here are some more tips that you can follow to give them the tender loving care that they deserve.
Tips: How Can You Take Better Care Of Your Dreadlocks?
This is how you can take better care of your precious dreadlocks: Can you undo dreadlocks? Yes, dreadlocks can be undone by cutting them or unraveling them. However, ensure to take good care of the dreadlocks to make the undoing procedure easy. Are dreadlocks permanent? No, dreadlocks are not permanent. They can be undone by cutting or unraveling them whenever needed. How long does it take for dreadlocks to lock? Typically, it takes around 10 months to two years for dreadlocks to lock. However, it varies depending on the hair type and how it has been maintained.
