Everyone has their own idea of beauty, fashion and femininity. Only the most daring and outrageous personalities can afford natural dreadlocks. For adults, this may not be the best way to look bright and emphasize their individuality, but to each his own. But what are dreadlocks, what are their types, and how to care for them, you need to understand in more detail.
What are dreadlocks
Translated from English, this word means "terrifying curls." The creation of dreadlocks is an artificial tangle of hair, which is done by a specialist in hairdressing. The process is similar to the natural tangle that occurs when you don't wash or brush your hair for a year or more.
Young people always want everything at once, so for such an extravagant hairstyle everyone goes to the hairdresser and lays out a certain amount of money. Of course, you can try to do your hair at home, but it is very difficult. Therefore, it is better not to take risks and contact a specialist.
Artificialor natural
There are many variations of dreadlocks that can satisfy the most sophisticated tastes. There are a large number of weaving methods that suit hair of various textures and qualities.
Natural dreadlocks are woven from their own curls, which should be of medium length, since the bundles themselves are obtained a third shorter than the hair.
Benefits of natural dreadlocks:
- better looking than artificial ones;
- twist them easier;
- easy care;
- nice and soft to the touch.
From the shortcomings, the following can be distinguished:
- weaving procedure is very painful;
- it is problematic to unweave, it is better to tune in to a short haircut;
- significant hair damage;
- due to the condition of their own curls, not everyone can afford natural hair dreadlocks.
Faux (safe) dreadlocks are woven from felt or kanekalon and attached to your hair. Their main advantages are:
- hair stays intact;
- can be withdrawn at any time;
- weaving on hair of any length.
Safe dreadlocks have a number of disadvantages:
- unnatural look;
- feel spiky and hard;
- hair color is problematic to pick up.
History
The first to wear dreadlocks were the people of Ethiopia and Jamaica. But it was not a tribute to fashion. People believed that when the end of the world came, God Jah would come for them, whoworshiped by the natives, and will pull people into heaven into a bright life precisely for their long dreadlocks.
Also in ancient India there were hermits who lived high in the mountains and alone cognized the essence of the universe. Due to the lack of proper care and hygiene, their curls became tangled, and tourniquets were obtained. Sometimes such hair could reach more than a meter in length.
In modern society, dreadlocks have become an element of fashion. Representatives of some subcultures are particular fans of this hairstyle. The most famous owner of such hair was an outstanding musician and fighter for rights and freedom Bob Marley.
There is an opinion that in order to get the perfect dreadlocks, you just need to give up hair care. But this is not at all the case, since Europeans have curls that have a soft and straight structure. If they are not cared for, large tangles will appear on the head that do not look like dreadlocks.
What you need to create dreadlocks
Both safe and natural dreadlocks on medium hair can be braided at home. Before deciding to take this step, you need to understand that heavy loads on curls can lead to hair loss. Therefore, for those who have weak and thin hair, it is better to refuse this procedure.
The decisive moment in weaving dreadlocks is the length of your own hair. Only professionals with extensive experience can make plaits on hair up to 7 cm, but it is better to wait until the curls grow back. You can choose natural dreadlocks with elongation, however, in this casethe minimum hair length should be about 10 cm.
To weave dreadlocks with your own hands at home, you need to prepare an iron comb, hair dryer, a lot of hairpins, crabs, clips, hair ties, you will need several jars of styling wax, as well as a hook that is needed in order to weave loose hair in bundles.
Weaving technology
To weave natural dreadlocks at home, you need to wash your hair with shampoo or soap, which should not contain any additives. Before performing the hairstyle, the hair should be dry, smooth and obedient. All of them are divided into separate curls in sections of 2 by 2 cm and fixed with small rubber bands.
Dread bouffant:
- Start from the back of the head. The elastic is removed from each strand in turn and combed from root to tip, twisting it until a tuft of hair is obtained that can no longer be combed.
- The resulting tangled curl should be rolled up with your palms, like plasticine.
- You need to leave the tip about 1 cm, wax it and heat it with a hair dryer until completely absorbed.
Dreadlocks rubbed with wool:
- First of all, you need to take mittens or a scarf. They should rub your hair until you get one huge tangle.
- It needs to be divided (torn) into equal parts.
- Each of the strands must be waxed and rolled for 15 minutes.
- Next, we fix each tourniquet with an elastic band and with the helphook we thread the broken hair.
How to care
Natural dreadlocks need more care than artificial dreadlocks. More attention should be paid to such a hairstyle, especially in the first weeks. Hair is washed with plain water without shampoo. There are some experts who recommend not washing them at all. If felt or wool was used in the work, then you need to prepare for the unpleasant smell of wet wool. Moreover, in the morning you should repeat the same procedure: each strand should be scrolled with your fingers from the roots to the very tips so that they are like tight sausages. After a month, the head can be washed in slightly s alty water. Only clean shampoos should be used, 2 in 1 or 3 in 1 products should be excluded.
How to remove dreadlocks and care for hair after them
Many are interested in the question: is it possible to unravel natural dreadlocks, and what will happen to the hair? If the harnesses were artificial, then the hair will remain in the same state. If the choice fell on dangerous dreadlocks, then you need to remove them only at the hairdresser. The procedure is painful and very long, you need to be prepared for the fact that the hair will noticeably thin.
Most people just cut dangerous dreadlocks. If there are no such plans, then it is better to immediately begin recovery procedures: use masks, body wraps, vitamins and other specialized products. It should be borne in mind that the hair will be fluffy for a long time and have split ends.
So, have you thought about a hairstyle like dreadlocks? Is it worth weaving them? First of all, you needchat with the master, even if there is a desire to make them at home. It is necessary to responsibly choose the method of weaving dreadlocks in accordance with the type of hair in order to enjoy the final result.