Maybe you’ve thought about starting dreadlocks, a gorgeous hairstyle that is rich in history and speaks to the natural beauty of African hair. Locks can also be formed on non-African hair textures, and provide a unique alternative to more traditional hairstyles. But they’re a major commitment, and sometimes, a commitment you might not be ready ...
If you have dreadlocks, or are considering starting dreadlocks, you might be looking for products that will help keep your locks tight and shiny without causing serious buildup. Here are some products I used when I had dreadlocks with good results: Healthy Hair Butter by Carol’s Daughter Basically, this stuff is magical. I’ve used it ...
So you’ve gotten your hair nice and knotted. You’ve palmrolled those locks smooth. But now what? Can you wash them? What do you wash them with? How often can you wash them? So many questions, but you can find almost all of the answers here. Washing your hair should be as much a part of ...
Having been around many people with dreadlocks, helping with their care and maintenance, as well as having a daughter with dreadlocks, I have learned many techniques for all aspects of dread care. Should you decide you no longer wish to keep them, they are easier to remove than you may think. Many have the mistaken ...
Asha Mandela of South Florida is hoping to set the Guinness Book record for World’s Longest Dreadlocks. The 46-year-old woman has been growing her hair for the past twenty years. According to Associated Press, Asha Mandela uses a full bottle of shampoo and a bottle of conditioner to wash her hair each time. Asha Mandela’s ...
All hair needs to be replenished and cleansed regularly, but finding the right shampoo that will not only work for the entire family, but work well, is sometimes difficult. However, in most households, this is the ideal way to go, as you don’t want to be purchasing more than one shampoo type every time. In ...
Healthy dreadlocks take a lot more maintenance work to keep them looking good than most people think. Washing, waxing, and rubber banding must all be done on a regular schedule to keep your dreads looking good. Here is a simple routine to follow for dreadlock maintenance. It helps if you can find a dread friend ...
Most people believe that the only way to get rid of dreadlocks is to shave their heads entirely, or to wait for the roots to grow out and then cut the dreads off. These methods, while perhaps the easiest, will leave you with little or no hair. It is also seen as very cathartic, even ...
Oftentimes, those who listen to reggae music are generally considered to be Rastafarians or Jamaicans. But, I’m here to tell you that Reggae music can be enjoyed by anyone. Listening to music from a genre outside of what you are normally used to is not only rich with culture, but you may find out that ...
The hairstyle dreadlocks, also spelled dredlocs or dredlocks and sometimes referred to as dreds or dreads, is a style that is commonly associated with the Rastafarian religion. But, is that assumption false? Well, it’s not exactly false, but it’s not exactly entirely true, either. While many Rastafarians do wear dreadlocks, they are not the only ...
