Hairstyle Ideas: Dreadlocks

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MISS PAM i love my locks.and i wear them well. 5/30/2010
Michelle I think your article was shallow and uninformative. and why is there a picture of BRAIDS and NOT dreadlocks?! pretty rediculous. 5/18/2010
Roberta ...and I completely agree that the true origins of locs are from Africa, as we ALL are. Every last one of us. Africa is the heart. 1/18/2010
Roberta Actually, the history of "dreadlocks" or "locks, locs" (as they certainly are not dreadful) dates back much farther than Bob Marley and the Rastafari religion, although they should be credited for encouraging and promoting the ideals behind allowing one's hair to naturally lock. Contrary to popular beliefs, locs have been seen in many different cultures including the vikings and the Celts. They are also mentioned throughout the bible with numerous references to the power of one's hair. (Samson's locks were just one example). I do not mean, in any way, to undermine black culture and the influence and connotations that locs represent, but there are many other reasons why people choose to allow their hair to loc naturally.

Also, the aesthetics of locs should not matter, as you say that neglected hair can lead to locs which are "not pleasing to the eye". This may be true, but to allow one's hair to loc naturally, and to understand the real meanings behind the style itself, one must not worry about what is pleasing to the eyes of others. Locs show strength, commitment, and patience. They also demonstrate a person who has tried to cast off the shackles of society's norms and ideals to create a more natural look and essence.		 1/18/2010
baby child I totely agree with you black girl your right its the norm to have dreads. Its just the over productive franchises who try to sell marley stuff. The no-nads. Rip B. M. 11/13/2009
baby rasta twisting actually does work for dreads thats how i got mine. my dreads are offically locked after 9 long hard months. my mom and grandma hair actually locked from twist also. my granny had her locs for about 6 months and my mom had her locs for about 3 years. 5/14/2009
Aisha Carter i love all the information on this site. i was just wondering if u can put up any hairsyles for teenage locks and how can your dreads grow faster. I LOVE MY LOCS 5/14/2009
courtland hi well i am a trinidadian and a guyanes girl i would like 2 get my dreads now but i am 12 and my mom said wait till i am 13 5/7/2009
Ruby What makes twisted and dreadlocked hair break - Are there certain types of conditioners to use? 5/1/2009
Himmy Correction: Writer, I think more research is needed. Also, to one of the people who commented...I know MANY who locked from "twists"...I myself have locked from braids. There are many methods. 2/9/2009
Himmy Writers, I think more research is needed. Also, to one of the people who commented...I know MANY who locked from "twists"...I myself have locked from braids. There are many methods. 2/9/2009
Angfela Dreadlocks actually orginate from Africa, not Jamacia. 11/5/2008
Andrew Potter Those are braids... 10/18/2008
Carla I think that the author should do a bit more research on the history of locked hair. It gose farther than the Rastas of Jamaica, it goes back to the people of Africa, the Ashantis, for example, look it up. The beginning of anything is in Africa. 10/4/2008
rastagirl twisting does not work to make dreads. if you are paying for the hair salon to give you "dreads" and they make twists, you have wasted money. no kind of dreadlock is instant. They will all take time to mature. 9/16/2008
Barbara The author of this article needs to do more research. 9/16/2008
T Braid are NOT dreadlocks! Find the differences (starting w/ a different pic) and then write again. 7/29/2008
lakinya I am going crazy! I am trying to find a website or pictures of hairdos for my wedding and i have locks Any suggestions? 7/17/2008
Mildred Wrong; dreadlocks are traced from Africa and not Jamaica. 2/11/2008
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