To start my dreads, I grew out my hair for a couple of years so that it would be long enough. What I didn’t realize was that my hair was “long enough” all along. I’m still grateful that I waited because once dreaded I was […]
October 31st is fast approaching and while the world is currently on shutdown, some people are eager to dress up — if not for 2020, then at least for 2021. If you have dreads, you’re probably wondering how to make your costume even more awesome […]
If you’re new to the dreadlock tribe, welcome! 🙂 Getting dreads will change you— and I’m not just talking about your external look. Those who have never had dreads think that the process is much like getting a hair cut. A little crocheting or styling […]
Let’s begin by clarifying that there’s no such thing as the perfect amount of dreadlocks. There is no set amount that will give you the best dreads like the ones you pinned on Pinterest. Every head of hair is unique in the same way that […]
In celebration of my dreadiversary, I thought it would be fun to show you guys the progress my locs have undertaken during their first year. I hope you enjoy this pictorial journey! Before getting dreads When someone first meets me, they immediately wonder what I […]
Dreadlocks grow just as fast as loose hair does, but due to the nature of the dreadocking process, you may not notice your dreads growing at all for the first year or two. During the first months of your dreadlock journey, your hair is likely […]
Dreadlocks, whether they’re thin or thick, are a beautiful hairstyle (when they’re properly cared for, I should say). Way before I got the courage to get dreads, I already had an idea of what I wanted mine to look like. I still have the “dream […]
Dreadlocks are made up of knotted strands of hair. Many people believe that in order to get dreads, they have to constantly be doing maintenance and adding products to it. This is true to a small degree but you can’t get too crazy. Dreads are […]
Our hair color is determined by the blend of melanin that our bodies produce. This is unique to our genetic makeup. Pheomelanin gives our hair tones of yellow and red colors, while eumelanin gives us tones of brown and black. There are several factors that […]