Everyone has their own idea ofbeauty, fashion and femininity. Only the most courageous and shocking personalities can indulge in 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 kinds of them are, and how to care for them, you need to understand in more detail.
What are dreadlocks
Translated from English, this word means"Awesome curls." The creation of dreadlocks is an artificial tangling of hair, which makes a specialist in hairdressing. The process is similar to the natural tangle of curls, which occurs if you do not wash or comb hair for a year or more.
Young people always want everything at once, thereforeWith such an extravagant hairstyle, everyone goes to the hairdresser and spreads 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.
Artificial or natural
There are many variations of dreadlocks that can satisfy the most sophisticated tastes. There are many ways of weaving that are suitable for hair of different structure and quality.
Natural Dreadlocks weave from its own locks, which should be of medium length, since the bundles themselves are a third shorter than the hair.
The advantages of natural dreads:
- have more beautiful appearance in comparison with artificial ones;
- it is easier to braid them;
- easy to clean;
- pleasant and soft to the touch.
Among the shortcomings are the following:
- weaving procedure is very painful;
- it is problematic to weave, it is better to tune in for a short haircut;
- significant hair damage;
- Due to the state of their own curls, not everyone can afford dreadlocks from natural hair.
Artificial (safe) dreadlocks weave from felt or kanekalon and attach to your hair. Their main advantages are:
- hair remains intact;
- can be removed at any time;
- Weave on hair of any length.
Safe dreadlocks have several disadvantages:
- unnatural appearance;
- feels prickly and tough;
- hair color to choose problematic.
History
The first to wear dreadlocks were residents of Ethiopia andJamaica. But it was not a fad. People believed that when the end of the world came, God Jah, who was worshiped by the aborigines, would come after them and would bring people to heaven for a bright life precisely because of their long dreadlocks.
Also in ancient India were hermits wholived high in the mountains and in solitude learned the essence of the universe. Due to the lack of proper care and hygiene, they tangled curls, and turned out to be plaited. 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 special fans of this hairstyle. The most famous owner of such a head of hair was an outstanding musician and fighter for the rights and freedom of Bob Marley.
There is an opinion that, in order to getperfect dreadlocks, you just need to give up hair care. But this is not at all the case, since the Europeans have curls that have a soft and straight structure. If you do not take care of them, large mats will appear on your head that do not look like dreadlocks.
What you need to create dreadlocks
Both safe and natural dreadlocks onmedium hair can be braided at home. Before you decide on this step, you need to understand that large 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 the weaving of dreadlocks isthe length of your own hair. Only professionals with extensive experience can make harnesses on hair up to 7 cm, but it is better to wait until the curls grow. You can choose natural dreadlocks with elongation, however, in this case the minimum hair length should be about 10 cm.
To weave dreadlocks with your own hands at homeconditions, it is necessary to prepare an iron comb, hair dryer, a lot of pins, crabs, clips, hair ties, you will need a few jars of wax for styling, as well as a hook that is needed in order to weave loose hair into bundles.
Weaving technology
To weave natural dreadlocks at homeconditions, it is necessary to wash the hair with shampoo or soap, in which there should be no additives. Before performing the hair, hair should be dry, smooth and manageable. All of them are divided into individual curls sections 2 to 2 cm and secured with small rubber bands.
Dread-ups:
- Begin work from a nape. From each strand in turn, remove the gum and comb it from the root to the tip, twisting it until you get a bunch of hair that you can’t comb.
- The resulting tangled curl should roll his palms, like clay.
- It is necessary to leave the tip about 1 cm, wax it and heat it with a hairdryer until completely absorbed.
Wool dreadlocks:
- The first thing you need to take mittens or a scarf. They should rub the hair until you get one huge koltun.
- It needs to be divided (broken) into equal parts.
- Each of the strands must be waxed and rolled for 15 minutes.
- Next, we fix each harness with a rubber band and use a hook to insert loose hair.
How to care
Natural dreadlocks need more thoroughcare than artificial. More attention should be paid to this hairstyle, especially in the first weeks. Hair washed with plain water without shampoo. There are specialists who recommend not to wash 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 mornings the same procedure should be repeated: each strand should be scrolled with fingers from roots to the tips, so that they are like taut sausages. After a month, you can wash your head in lightly salty water. It is necessary to apply only pure shampoos, means 2 in 1 or 3 in 1 need to be excluded.
How to remove dreadlocks and care for hair after them
Many are interested in the question:Is it possible to weave natural dreadlocks, and what happens to the hair? If the harnesses were artificial, then the hair will remain in the same condition. If the choice fell on dangerous dreadlocks, then they need to be removed only at the hairdresser. The procedure is painful and very long, you need to be prepared for the fact that the hair is noticeably thin.
Most people just cut dangerous dreadlocks.If there are no such plans, then it is better to immediately begin the recovery procedures: use masks, wraps, vitamins and other specialized means. It should be borne in mind that the hair will still be pushed for a long time and have ends split.
So, you think about this hairstyle, like dreadlocks?Should weave them? First of all, you need to talk with the master, even if you want to make them at home. It is necessary to responsibly consider the choice of the method of weaving dreads in accordance with the type of hair in order to enjoy the final result.
