Dreadlock Hairstyles – Narrow Braided Hair Innovations for Men and Women

In the urge for grabbing immediate attention, the young generation is ready to go beyond the common man’s imagination to create diversity in their dressing styles and appearances, wearing sensational outfits and dreadful hairdos like the dreadlocks.

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Dreadlock Hairstyles - Methods of Achieving the Dreads

Embraced by both men and women alike, dreadlock hairstyles can be tried through a number of ways. Backcombing, rubbing, and twisting and the major methods used to achieve dreadlocks. Backcombing is good for those with more than three inches hair. It must be tried on those who would want to flaunt this hairstyle for a long time. This can be done using dread combs, backcombs and rubber bands. Those with hair length between 3 to 9 inches must try twisting. Dread wax can be used to hold the twisted hair strands. For those with hair shorter than 2 inches must try brush rubbing to achieve dreadlock hairstyles.

Dreadlock History - Lineage from Ancient Cultures

The exact association of dreadlock hairstyles comes from various cultures, like African, Indian, Hebrew, Egyptian, and a few other cultures. It used to be very prominent in the African culture, and even today it is prevalent among the African tribes and ethnic groups. They are supposed to have spread this culture all over the world, while travelling around. In Africa, the spiritual men and women, and also the Kenyan warriors adopt this hairstyle.The dreadlock history also takes us to the mummified Egyptian Pharaohs, who are found with dreadlocks. According to the religion Hinduism in India, their most powerful God and deity, Lord Shiva, is said to have worn a “jata” similar to the dreadlocks. Eventually the sadhus or the sanyasis in India adopted jata as a part of their culture. Apart from that, the Holy Bible also mentions of dreadlocks. Islam and Rastafarianism also talks of dreadlock history. The pop legend Bob Marley also has a big role in popularizing the dreadlock hairstyles.

Dreadlock Maintenance - Care for the Dreadful Locks

Even though dreadlocks can be achieved on your own and do not need much styling, it needs regular and adequate maintenance. Those who have adopted this hairstyle recently must not wash it not more than once a week for the first three months. Those of you who lead a much active life must take care to wash the hairstyle frequently. The rest of the folks can wash the hair once in a fortnight.Anything that gets into the head stays there inside the dreadlock, and hence proper dreadlock maintenance is a must. Residue free shampoo and shampoo bars can be used. To protect them from breakage, condition them. Shea butter, rosemary oil and olive oil are best conditioners. For drying, air drying is the best option. Even pat drying with a towel can be tried. Use tea tree oil, rosemary oil, or peppermint oil to massage the hair, to retain its health. The newly grown hair must be palm-rolled or rubbed backwards to blend with the existing locks.Photo Source : flickr.com/rastafabi/