Dreadlocks

Highlighting Hair on Dreadlocks

Rocking a head full of dreads doesn't mean you're forced to flaunt your natural hair color. Be bold and mix up your look by adding a few highlights. Go for sun-kissed sections or a wild pop of color. The process and general pitfalls of...

How to Remove Locking Gel From Hair

Locking gel can help tighten and lock your hair into strong and sturdy dreadlocks. Although you could use beeswax to form dreads, locking gel might be a better choice -- because it doesn’t build up quite as much; you can also remove locking...

Beautiful Dreadlock Hairstyles for Evening Wear

If you have dreadlocks, you probably spend a little less time fighting with your mane than fashionistas with loose tresses. But that doesn't mean you can't go from casual to classy when you need to. Dreadlocks can be as versatile as loose hair, so...

How to Lay Your Dreads

You can't get great dreads without the right setup. The way you form your dreadlocks can significantly affect the look, feel and quality of your hair later. Start with clean, unconditioned hair that will lock up quickly. Separate your hair before...

Which Is Better for Retwisting Dreads: Wax or Gel?

If you want to add an edge to your 'do and or desire to try something different, donning dreadlocks is an option. Hair of all varieties can typically hold and look good with the dread style. To create the look, you'll need to twist your hair into...

How to Cut Off Backcombed Dreads

For a girl on the go, wearing dreadlocks might be the ideal low-maintenance hair style. Create a dreaded look in a snap with backcombing and keep it looking neat with a trim now and then. If you choose to cut off a portion or the entire length of...

Can Retwisting Your Dreads Make Them Thin?

Retwisting dreadlocks is a common way to maintain a gorgeous and healthy head of dreads. Not fully understand how to twist them, however, can lead to trouble of the thinning kind. While thinner locks are often a desirable and attractive way to...

Does a Lock Accelerator Help Dreads Lock Up Faster?

Lock accelerator helps dreads lock up more quickly, but not everyone needs this product. The dread-locking process requires careful backcombing of each dreadlock, and it can take a long time for people with slippery hair to get a good lock. Lock...

Can Regular Tea Be Used to Hide Lint in Dreads?

Sometimes it seems, no matter how hard you try, it's close to impossible to keep lint at bay. Dreadlocks are lint magnets and for some girls, the problem may be quite noticeable. If, despite your best efforts to stop the madness, lint keeps...

Is It Possible to Split Thick Dreads?

Once your dreads are set, they're pretty much locked into place. Dreads are knotted hair, after all. That means you need to decide carefully what size to make them. Trying to fix them later tends to create oddly shaped dreads, if you're even able...

A Dread Perming Method

The dread perming method, or "dread perm," was invented by the Hairpolice in the 1980s. The Minneapolis hair salon states that even though this method works well with all hair types, it's ideal if you have curly hair that isn't coarse or...

The Best Spray for Dreadlocks

Your dreads go through moods just like you do, and what they need on one day might not be the best thing on another. The best spray for dreadlocks might tighten, soothe or condition, depending on your hair's needs. Keep your cupboard stocked with...

Is Interlocking Better for Your Dreads?

Don't be fooled, there isn't just one way to get a head full of pretty dreadlocks. While twisting your hair is the simplest method, it may not be right for every hair type. Interlocking, or latch hooking, is another totally viable way to create...

Towel Rub Methods for Dreadlocks

From Rastafarianism to high fashion, dreadlocks are a part of pop culture, adorning the heads of reggae musicians and the models in Karl Lagerfeld's December 2011 Paris fashion show. You see dreads in sports arenas and college campuses around the...

Can You Wash Dreads if They Aren't Locked?

If you're used to washing your hair several times a week, waiting things out while new dreadlocks get knotty can be difficult. You can always slip a shower cap over your locks and get clean. Giving new dreads some time to lock up on their own...

How Often Should I Root Rub My Dreads?

Root rubbing helps you groom your dreads from scraggly locks to sleek, tight dreads by tightening up the loose hairs at the base of your dread. Over time, these hairs would eventually dread on their own, but your look would get pretty messy in the...

Styles of Tapered Dreadlocks

The cool thing about dreadlocks is that once you’ve got them, the styles and variations you can wear them in are endless. You can tie them together, layer them on top of your head or trim them into a range of shapes. When first creating your...

How to Keep Dreadlocks at an Even Width

Your dreads look fab now, but they have a natural tendency to meld together. If you want to keep your dreadlocks at an even width and size, you need to get things started the right way and provide regular maintenance. Dreadlocks may look easy, but...

Sew vs. Crochet Dreadlock Extensions

Sew-in and crochet dreadlock extensions both make quality options for getting longer locks in a few hours. As long as you buy the best-quality hair you can afford, you can rest assured your locks will look good. Where these two extensions styles...

Going From Dreadlocks to Braids

If you're sick of your knotted, matted dreadlocks, taking them out and switching up your hairstyle could be just the change you need -- if you do it properly. You can't just start yanking on your dreads with a hairbrush, and the longer they've...

How to Wrap Dreadlocks

Keeping your dreadlocks under wraps while you sleep helps them retain their springy shape and sleek lock, with nary a hair out of place. If you've been plagued by frizzies creeping out of your locks in the morning, you'll want to try wrapping. It...

Dreadlock Wrap-Up Styles

Gone are the days when dreadlocks were worn by women with a decidedly Bohemian style. They've been seen on some seriously high-fashion catwalks, such as Chanel's and Max Mara's, in cool wrapped-up styles. If you have a mind to try out dreads, now...

Is Softee's Beeswax Good for Dreadlocks?

Dreads might seem chill, but they're actually pretty finicky. The wrong care can leave dreads looking frizzy, feeling heavy or even unraveling into unlocked hair. While Softee's beeswax works well for other cosmetic purposes, it's not recommended...

Quick Dreadlock Styles

Quick styling is one of the reasons that many people love their dreads. Fussing with your loc'd 'do is the last thing that you're likely to have time for when time's ticking away. Doing nothing, however, isn't an option when you're a girl who...

Alternatives to Retwisting the Roots of Dreadlocks

Whether you're considering rocking a head full of dreads or already have them, it's important to know how to keep your locks looking healthy and fabulous. Like hair that isn't dreaded, locked hair grows out naturally. This means you need to...

How to Make Your Own Dreadlocking Cream

Any gal with a head full of dreads knows that dreadlock wax can be a lifesaver when it comes to your locks. This staple keeps dreadlocks in place and tames any fuzzies or flyaways. But not everyone is interested in using wax on her hair, and those...

How to Use Honey for Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks have a rich history that stems from their popularity as a hair style in the Caribbean islands. The process of forming dreads is as diverse as the people that wear them. If you are a "dreadhead," you may have heard that honey...

Large vs. Small Dreadlocks

If left to its own devices, hair will dread up at its own pace -- and size. To get the dreads you covet without waiting, make your own large or small locks. There are differences in the care, maintenance and overall vibe of the two styles, but...

How to Deodorize Dreadlocks

Your hair in dreads is no different than anyone else’s -- if you don’t wash it, it’s going to get smelly. It’s a common misconception, however, that for dreads to look good, they have to have an odor. While dreads may take...

Good Moisturizer for Dreadlocks

It's a myth that dreadlocks don't need moisture -- they do, or they become brittle and frizzy. The right conditioning agents respect dreads' texture, preserving their look and feel so you don't lose your style. Condition daily, if dry dreads need...

Blond Dreadlock Tips

As natural styles go, dreadlocks are among the most versatile, offering such a range of styling options, it's hard to choose just one. This is even true of lock colors, because you don't have to stick with your natural hair hue. From jet black...

Synthetic Dreadlock Instructions

Synthetic dreadlocks let you shake up your look, whether it's for a night out or a couple of weeks. With so many hot styles and colors, you've got an array of choices to add color and texture into your mane. You wouldn't want to leave dreads in...

What Kind of Oil Is OK for Dreadlocks?

When your dreadlocks start to feel stiff and crunchy, don’t snip them off. A quick spritz and rub with a little oil can give you back the softness and flexibility that make a head full of dreads stunning. Dumping the wrong kind of oil on...

The Best Hair Cream for Dreads

Ditch hard waxes that stay in your dreaded locks and end up as dreadful residue that's hard to get out. Instead of traditional waxes, try your hand at hair creams made specifically for dreads that don't cause debris or clump in your hair. Keep...

The Best Products to Start Dreadlocks Off With Besides Wax

While dreadlocks give your hair the look of an au natural free spirit, the irony is that they actually take time and dedication to grow. While you can drastically shorten the dreadlocking process by using a binding agent such wax, wax is also more...

Fake Dreadlock Locking Techniques

You don't have to commit to a permanent dreadlock style to have fun with the edgy look. If you want to rock dreads just for a day, that's totally possible. The key is to learn the technique to create temporary dreads. Once you've got that down,...

Different Styles of Thin Dreadlocks

A hairstyle often associated with Rastafarians and Kenya's Masai warriors, dreadlocks have made their way into high fashion -- sported on designer runways, such as Alexander Wang. But not all locks are the same, as their shape can vary depending...

Can I Get Dreads Through Twisting With Styling Gel?

Twisting your strands and using styling gel is an effective way to transform your hair into a perfectly dreadlocked mane. It’s time consuming in the beginning, but look at it as an investment: Twisting your locks gives you total control over...

Dreadlock Styles for Black Women

It is a common misconception that women get dreadlocks to avoid having to do their hair ever again. This couldn't be further from the truth. Having locks opens you up to a fabulous new plethora of styles. Need something elegant? Pin it up in a...

Tips for Dying Dreadlocks Two Colors

Dreads take dye very well, so one dye job will net you bold and long-lasting color. Because of the nature of locked hair, the dye process is a bit different from handling regular hair. Stay safe to preserve the look and feel of your dreads. Dye...

Homemade Dreadlock Products

Dreadlocks need plenty of TLC to look their best. As most dreadie divas know, the products needed to keep your locks looking lovely can be expensive and hard to find. Luckily, specialized hair care products like lock accelerator and dread wax...

Different Dreadlock Looks for Women

Your hair will always be something you can use to express yourself, and few hairstyles get noticed as much as a nice set of dreadlocks. No matter what your ethnicity, dreadlocks are an expression of freedom and independence. If you're thinking...

The Definition of a Dreadlock

You consider yourself a fairly fashion-savvy woman of the world. You know the difference between a blazer and a jacket, how to dress sexy instead of skanky and exactly what outfit to wear when you get an invitation that reads, "Dress Code:...

Process of Dreadlock Locking

Organic divas who want to rock their inner mother earth are proudly showing their individual style with dreadlocks. Dreadlocks have been around for eons and are an emotional and spiritual commitment that can take many months, if not years, to...

Awesome Ways To Wear Short Dreadlocks

The no-muss, no-fuss quality of dreadlocks and their trendy look make them a fab hairstyle. You don't have to work hard to style your hair. Still, you probably want to change up your look sometimes, and that's super-easy to do.

What to Use to Lock Dreadlocks in Your Hair

Looking for a funky, yet versatile, natural hairstyle? Might want to toss that box of chemicals to the side and go with a head full of locks. The process might be tedious and require patience as you wait for your hair to properly lock, but once...

Dreadlock Braiding Technique

Starting dreadlocks doesn't have to hurt if you use the braiding method. While it's not the fastest method on the block, it's pain free and definitely works with time. You'll lose length when transitioning from loose to braided and dreaded hair,...

The Best Way to Cut Dreadlocks

If you snip the end of a dreadlock, the hairs will unravel because the base of the knot or lock has been cut. This is well and good if you want to remove dreads, but trickier for the dreadhead who just wants a trim. A secret tip allows you to cut...

Dreadlock Locking Tools

Dreadlocks are a low-maintenance hairstyle that requires little in the way of styling products and tools. Ditch the hairspray, gel, pomade, curling iron, flat iron and hot rollers when you take the plunge into dreads. All you need is a handful of...

Products to Help Dreadlocks Twist & Lock

Many hair care products contain moisturizing and conditioning agents that make dreadlocks slippery...and a slippery lock slips right on out! To help dreads twist and lock the right way, use all-natural products or products built just for dreads....