A bit of history
From English, the word "dreadlocks" into the great and mighty Russian is literally translated as "terrifying curls." The Jamaicans and Ethiopians were the first to wear dreadlocks. It was not at all a tribute to fashion, but rather a belief in a brighter future. The indigenous population believed that one day, at the end of the world, God Jah, in whom the natives believed, would pull all the faithful by their long dreadlocks into the sky, into another bright world. Also preserved some information about the people who lived in ancient India. At that time they were called Sadi hermits, they lived high in the mountains and comprehended the essence of being in complete solitude. Dreadlocks appeared due to the lack of any care, and in some representatives twisted curls could reach several meters in length.
Now weaving dreadlocks has become more of an element of fashion or a commitment to any of the subcultures. Bob Marley - the most famous carrier of natural dreadlocks - is a great reggae musician and freedom fighter. Today, dreadlocks also belong to other musical cultures and trends.
There is a common belief that to create the perfect dreadlocks, you just need to give up carehair. But this is definitely not the case. Caucasian hair has a soft and straight texture, so without maintenance it will transform into big awkward tangles that are by no means dreadlocks.
Modern dreadlocks vary in modification and can satisfy even the most sophisticated taste. Masters know many methods on how to make dreadlocks, depending on the quality and structure of the hairline. It turns out that each person needs an individual approach.
Now let's talk about how to make dreadlocks:
1. Natural ones are exactly like those of the natives of Jamaica. How to make dreadlocks of this kind? Braid your own hair! Moreover, their length should be at least 10 centimeters, because when twisting, the hair becomes a third shorter. Natural dreadlocks are impossible to unravel, so if you want to get rid of them, count on a short haircut. Every 3-4 months, your own natural dreadlocks must be adjusted due to regrown hair at the roots. And if you are wondering how to make dreadlocks, then you should know that this procedure is very painful.
2. Safe dreadlocks are an imitation of natural ones. They are woven entirely from felt or kanekalon and attached to their hair. This hairstyle is absolutely safe. They can be removed at any time without damaging the natural cover.
3. De-dreadlocks and ja-dreadlocks. How to weave and what is it? In fact, these are variants of African hairstyles. De-dreadlocks are woven in a spiral and narrowed at the bottom, and then by the methodeights are attached to the client's hair. Ja-dreadlocks are ready-made long and very thin dreadlocks that are sold in specialized stores and have a standard length.
Care
In the first few months, dreadlocks require a lot of attention, because they need to be twisted a couple of times a day to give the perfect shape and prevent unwanted fluff. The knocked-out hairs are woven back into the dreadlock and treated with special wax, if necessary. It is better to wash dreadlocks for the first time without the use of shampoos and conditioners. You can always get additional information from a specialist in the salon.
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