Dreadlocks are not inherently a dirty hairstyle, although they can be if you don’t take care good care of them. If you’re anything like me, you’re very conscious of what goes in and near your hair. You probably go to great lengths to protect your […]
How to Start Locs with Two-Strand Twists: Step-by-Step Guide
Two-strand twists are a popular method of starting locs because it’s simple and gives you the same look as traditional dreadlocks. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about starting your dreads with two-strand twists. Can two strand twists turn into locs? […]
White Stuff in Dreads? This is What it is and How to Fix it!
Are you seeing little white dots in your dreads? If so, know that you’re not alone and there’s a solution for all of them. In this article, we’ll explore the different root causes of the white dots you might be experiencing, what to do about […]
Should I Cover My Dreads at Night?
This question comes up quite often in dreadlock forums and chat groups, and the answer is easy. It is completely up to you whether you choose to cover your locs at night or not. Based on my experience, however, I would highly recommend it. There […]
39 Easy Recipes to Revitalize Your Dreadlocks
If you have read any of my articles here at DreadlocKulture, you’ve probably figured out that I’m passionate about only using natural ingredients in my locs. Over the past couple of years, I have put together my favorite ingredients and essential oil blends and developed […]
Can You Condition Dreadlocks?
There’s no place for traditional conditioner in your life if you have dreads. Nope, none. I promise you don’t need it! You might as well donate the rest of that expensive conditioner bottle to someone who can make better use of it. On a positive […]
How to Wash Dreadlocks: Step-by-Step
One of the questions I get asked the most is “How do you wash your hair?” My answer seems to shock everyone for some reason: “I wash it with shampoo…” (insert eye-rolling emoji here). Haha, just kidding— I don’t roll my eyes at people. 😉 […]
Can You Wash Your Dreads With Just Water?
Washing your hair with just water does nothing more than move dirt from one side to another. Water alone does not have the properties to lather and remove oils, dirt, and other environmental particles that have accumulated over time. Hair washing practices have evolved over […]
6 Homemade Moisturizer Recipes Your Locs Will Love
I never knew the importance of moisturizing my hair until I had dreadlocks. When I had loose hair, I would wash my hair every day (sometimes every other) and my hair looked fine. Once I got locs, I could no longer wash it daily so […]
How To Dry Dreads Quickly
One of the most tedious tasks that come with having dreads isn’t washing them, but drying them. Dreads are like sponges or worse. They take a VERY long time to dry. Before I had my hair dreaded, showering was not something I planned ahead of […]
My Favorite All-Natural Products for Dreadlocks
You may have noticed that dreadlocks require a completely different product-line than you were used to when you had loose hair. I knew a lot of people with dreads long before I decided to dread my own hair. I remember hearing that “dreadlock shampoo” was […]
How Much Do Dreads Cost?
This question is so complex — it’s impossible to come up with a definite price because there are many influencing factors. The cost of getting dreadlocks can be as little as nothing and as expensive as a thousand dollars or more. How is that for […]
Dreadlock Maintenance: Step by Step Guide
There’s an idea floating around that dreadlocks are virtually maintenance-free. This couldn’t be further from the truth — at least in the beginning of your dread journey. Mature dreads are much easier to care for but baby and teenage dreads require some extra lovin’. When […]