After visiting New York City and seeing people with dreadlocks from all races and cultures, I decided to follow my desire to welcome them into the life of my hair. Upon returning to Dallas, I started seeking information on how to let my hair develop dreadlocks. I researched the Internet, consulted hair stylists, and continued […]
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Maintaining Dreadlocks At Home Or In A Hair Salon?
There are so many ways to maintain dreadlocks, some at home and some require the help of a professional loctician. Maintenance At Home Washing Dreadlocks: For new dreadlocks, it is recommended to avoid washing dreadlocks. Wash them once every few months. When you do wash, use a pure castile residue free soap or dread shampoo. […]
The Brick-Lay Pattern Of Sectioning For Dreadlocks
The brick-lay pattern of sectioning the hair on your scalp makes your dreadlocks look more organized and easier to maintain than using the grid pattern for partitioning the hair. How To Brick-Lay Pattern Your Dreads Each section should be separated in the form of a square, equal parts wide and tall. The square sections are […]
Should I get Extensions For Starter Locs?
A great deal of enthusiasm for getting dreadlocks is squashed when you are duly informed that your hair is too short to lock. A certain length of hair is desirable to twist, mat, and lock your way to dreads. For those who lack the patience to grow their hair to such a desirable length, there […]
Is Having Dreadlocks Expensive?
Like any lifestyle the cost of having dreadlocks can grow and needs to be considered carefully. They are a unique hairstyle that needs special attention. There will be times when you will need to visit a loctician, and there are a host of other things you will need to purchase to maintain your locs. The […]