What Are Dreadlocks How To Make Dreadlocks Maintenance And Tips

If you are not sure what dreads look like, think Bob Marley. Got it? Dreadlocks rope-like sections of hair with a coarse texture created by hair matting. These hair locks 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.

How To Make Dreadlocks

There are a few different methods to create this edgy and liberating African hairstyle. Begin by gathering the following things that you will need for the methods.

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.

Freeform Dreadlocks Method

If you have hair type from 3B to 4C, you can use a dread sponge to create dreadlocks. The sponge has holes in it that, when moved in a circular motion clockwise or counterclockwise, start creating dreads by gathering strands and creating sections. If you want dreads but you are not yet ready to commit to the natural process, you can also use dread extensions. They are synthetic dreads that look like real dreads. You could attach colored extensions to make them fun. You can also use beads on your dreads to make them look colorful and lively. 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:

Tips: How Can You Take Better Care Of Your Dreadlocks?

This is how you can take better care of your precious dreadlocks: Be diligent with following the above-mentioned maintenance tips and tricks so you can create the best-looking dreadlock hairstyles that represent your personality. Canadian Hikers, a blogger couple, share the journey of the wife getting a dreadlock from day 1 to over a year. It has been a long but rewarding experience for them as she says, “Feels like such a long year yet it went by so quickly. Much has changed in the past year. I still love my dreads and I don’t plan on taking them out any time soon! (i)” 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.