About how to make dreadlocks, they knew in ancient times. They were worn by Indian hermits, who were always in search of enlightenment and nirvana. This was a necessary measure for them: since the hair was not cut, they were bundled into peculiar tangles, sometimes reaching several meters.
Africans, for example, rolled up their dreadlocks with wax. In Jamaica, these hair ornaments came from Ethiopia. And in the 60s of the last century, they entered the world fashion thanks to the reggae trendsetter Bob Marley.
At its core, dreadlocks are a natural state of loose hair that is not known for combs, scissors and shampoo. These are strands of hair braided in a special way and piled into tangles. Hairstyle is formed as they grow in a natural way without shortening with scissors and combing.
Before you make dreadlocks, you should know what their types exist. And then make a choice. You also need to know that a well-groomed look is attached to such a hairstyle, which is carried out once a month. Then the hair that has extruded and grown directly from the dreadlock is refilled inside it very carefully.
So, there are two types of weaving. The first is from the natural hair of the client himself. To untangle them is very difficult, but quite real. Such dreadlocks can be either tightened or lengthened with artificial hair if desired. This species is also called dangerous.
The second type is safe, because such weaving is made of artificial hair (kanekalon). Made blanks are woven neatly to natural strands. Kanekalon dreadlocks are attached at the very roots of the hair, so their original color is almost completely hidden.
First, natural hair is braided into a pigtail. Then this pigtail is very carefully adjusted inside the dreadlock from artificial strands. When the socks expire, they are easy enough and, importantly, absolutely safe, disconnected from natural hair.
But it is still worth noting that some decide to continue wearing, without taking off, such safe jewelry. Then you should know that from the status of safe dreadlocks from artificial hair pass into the status of dangerous.
The current numerous fans of Bob Marley and the followers of his work are wondering how to make dreadlocks so that they look the most natural and have a well-groomed appearance.
Indeed, today dreadlocks are not only part of a certain philosophy, but also a way to stand out with something unusual among their peers, to emphasize their own originality and individuality.
Firstly, in order for these weaves to have a well-groomed appearance, hair is required, the length of which is at least 13 centimeters. Initially, the hair is divided into separate small strands. Each of them is smeared with special wax. Then it is thoroughly combed and rolled.
But artificial dreadlocks are distinguished by a more even structure. Mainly because they are made from non-natural fiber. It is not recommended to wear such a hairstyle for more than two months, since after this time it loses its appearance.
This is due to the fact that the hair roots gradually begin to grow and the bundles become sagging due to this, acquiring a rather miserable appearance. And there is only one option - to shave everything off. Indeed, in this case, even radical dreading does not help.
In a professional beauty salon, hairstylists know how to make dreadlocks so as not to damage natural hair. Therefore, you should not carry out this procedure yourself to avoid problems with natural curls, which are very difficult to recover after incorrect manipulations.
As a rule, getting used to dreadlocks at first is quite difficult. Throughout the week, a feeling of tightness of the scalp remains. After a period of adaptation, a number of other problems arise. Combing such jewelry is simply impossible and extremely difficult to wash (no more than 1 time in 3 weeks).
Unraveling such strands is impossible. In addition, you should use chemicals that are specifically designed to protect against insects.