The Dreadlocks How To Blogby MyDreadlocks.com

Reader Dreadlock Methods: Single braid extension with the interlocking method

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:37:54 GMT

Hair length: depending on how much hair can be picked up and braided by either you or your stylist. Hair type: all Tools: Synthetic or human hair (synthetic

Reader Dreadlock Methods: Patience From Young Yella

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:28:48 GMT

I pretty much jus parted it in braid rolls then parted it individually. After that, I started off with twist plaits and left them up for two weeks at a

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: My Natural Hair

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:12:38 GMT

I been growing my locs for a year and they're getting longer now. I love my hair, it's my glory.

Making a baking soda shampoo using Dr. Bronners

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:44:38 GMT

It's FANTASTIC! Prior to washing, I will let my mixtures stand for a while before applying. ;) I normally use: - 12 drops, Dr. Bronner's, - 1/2 (or 1/3)

You forgot a major bad ingredient!

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:42:20 GMT

Cetyl alcohol!!! THAT crap is in everything, shampoos, conditioners, and treatments of all kind. Cetyl alcohol is what causes that 'dry/clean' feeling

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: My 1 month journey with combined locks/free form

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:06:47 GMT

I always admired individuals with locs, especially females! I promised myself that I would lock my hair upon retirement from the USAF! After 24 years

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: This style can be formal or informal...your choice

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:56:11 GMT

Stylist: Cheryl of Classic Cutz Barbershop. Map: http://goo.gl/maps/3qv8k

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: This was I year into it!

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:39:23 GMT

I came into Alice's thinking that it would be pretty much maintenance free! NOT! Now almost two years in, I am loving them and actually enjoy the maintenance

Hair Salon Dreadlocks Styles: Loctician Loves Her Work

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:41:40 GMT

Cheryl says: I love my work and they do too

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: I'm in the mature stage

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:22:31 GMT

I've been growing my locs for 5 years now and I had relaxed hair since a kid. It was so hard for me to go natural. One day, I said I'm so tired of burning

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: Locks On regular 'Ol White Person Hair

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:01:12 GMT

Backcombed and crocheted, now I just twist and separate them after a nice wash. These are pictured from when I had my dreadlocks for 2 years.

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: After Two Months What Do You Think Of It?

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:51:57 GMT

I love to have dreadlocks on me cuz dem ppls said it is handsome on me.

Natural Hair Care: The Ingredient List Can Make You Mad

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:44:58 GMT

Exclusive interview on natural hair care with Ansylla Ramsey of My Hairitage

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: Letting go of pain 4 life

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:07:32 GMT

Well...I started locking my hair coz I hate the comb! The pain I felt when my mother use to comb my hair was a 'never go there area' So yeah two years

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: Pictures of my short hairstyles

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:03:38 GMT

More pics of styles I had done to my dreads

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: Need a retwist after 7 months

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:55:58 GMT

I have been having dreads since March 10 201

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: Baby dreads after one week

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:40:47 GMT

My friend and I made a Dread Pact and did our dreads together. Mine are now a week old. I love them. I don't think I'll ever go back. I feel much more

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: At last...I feel good about them

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:37:44 GMT

I one day woke up and decided I must have locks so I shaved my long permed hair. I had someone to come over home and do my locks but it ended up looking

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: My Dreads After 18+ months

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:34:54 GMT

My name is Erica and I'm 21 years old. I started growing dreads last year,the last week in August.

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: Natural and synthetic dreads

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:33:47 GMT

I've had dreads for over 10 years, these ones started in 2007 then got cut off last year. I re-extended them back on, and added some synthetic extensions

Dreadlocks Question: Transitioning For A Man Looking For Locs

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:18:05 GMT

I have had short hair for 98% of my life and am looking to dread my hair soon. I have cut my hair as low as possible and am now on the journey to locks.

Dreadlocks Question: How to keep locs looking neat

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:57:39 GMT

My son's hair is thick and curly not good hair but decent. He has been in dreads now for about 3-4 months and they are anywhere between 4-6 long.

Fuzzy Locks Solution

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:49:12 GMT

I locked my hair for about 4 months now, it is fuzzy looking even when I use a locking gel. Should I trim up my locks?

Baby shampoo is residue-free?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:48:26 GMT

I just did my dreads (at home, with the twist and rip method) about 2 weeks ago. I don't have any kind of soap to wash them with, but was thinking about

Does your hair have to be completely natural to start dreadlocks?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:47:13 GMT

I texturized my hair 2 months ago. Now I want to start my dreadlocks. do I have to cut my hair off to start? Or does it matter that my hair was texturized

The Change of My Life!!!!!!!!!

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:45:53 GMT

I started my dreads about 10 months ago. It was the best move I ever made. It is a lot healthier than its been in years. I wouldn't trade my locs

For The Men: Dreadlock Style Gallery

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:36:37 GMT

Men dreadlock style gallery for all occasions, cultures and hair types

For The Women: Dreadlock Style Gallery

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:32:45 GMT

Women dreadlock style gallery for all occasions, cultures and hair types

Dreadlocks Question: Hair Madness

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:02:12 GMT

I was wondering, what is a better product to use for my dreads? I got them done in May '11 and they have grown, but i find myself twisting them nearly

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: These are priceless...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:00:54 GMT

9 years, long dreadlocks from Manila, Philippines. Longest strand is around 42 inches

Hair Salon Dreadlocks Styles: my pictures are dreadlocks styles of a customer

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:04:52 GMT

I just started styling dreads four months ago after seeing a style on the Internet

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: 8 Years of Sisterlocks

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:36:28 GMT

I got Sisterlocks in October 2003. The best decision I ever mad

Dreadlocks Question: 5-year-old Dreads Sprouted Fast But Stopped

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:28:17 GMT

I started growing my hair cause I wanted to change up my style. Why did it stop after a few years

Extensions Feedback: Started Locs With Kinky Twists

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 06:17:46 GMT

I started my journey 6 months ago with kinky twist extensions in my hair. I had been contemplating dreads for a long time. After wearing braids for 9

Reader Dreadlock Methods: Comb Twists

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:55:28 GMT

* Section your hair off into small layers. * Take some hair (as big or as small as you want it). * Twist it between your fingers to get a nice tight

Dreadlocks Question: Dark Hair With A Little Grey

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:27:22 GMT

I have dreadlocks for about 6 years now and they have started to break at the ends. My hair seems to be dry all the time, too. Can anyone help

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: Dreadlock Removal

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:37:48 GMT

After having dreads for over 10 years I finally made the decision to take them out. Now I am happily dread free with long healthy hair! How did I do it?

3: Removing dreadlocks can be done but it takes patience

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:11:24 GMT

There are two basic ways of removing dreadlocks. One is fast, the other... not so much

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: Little White Girl With Big Red Dreads

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:19:04 GMT

I'm constantly looking for new things to do with my hair. So I've decided to give myself some dreads. My friends call me the little white girl with big

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: My Start To Finish II

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:18:46 GMT

My dreadlocks can get made up in many ways. You knew that, so humble 'n take look... My dreadlocz look like trees or snake heads lol! So I love to do

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: My Start To Finish

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:04:50 GMT

I go to my cousin's house near the middle or end of the month to get new styles. First wash, then dry, start twisting, then clip...you will see! Ed: See

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: My Beautiful Dreads II

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:49:00 GMT

I love being natural.I been natural for about a year now,and growin my locs for about 7 mths. I love finding new ways to get my hair colored and styled.

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: My Beautiful Dreads

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:36:40 GMT

I've been natural for about a year and growing my hair for 7 mths. It's growing really fast. Ed: See Liz's other photos her

There's a huge difference between consultants and trainees

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:02:41 GMT

I am very displeased with the work of a Sisterlocks trainee. She told me Brotherlocks was the same as Sisterlocks just with less locks. She said I would

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: This Lioness Is Locked For Life

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:17:09 GMT

I shaved my head bald in 1996. When my new natural silky nappy growth reached 1, I paid a gifted locktician to twist and pattern my hair. By 1998, I was

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: Loctician who wanted something different...

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:21:18 GMT

I decided to do a ''Loc Hawks '' it was a bold move but I did it anyway and.....I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! I decided to go natural in 1995, after exploring different

Reader Suggestion: Understand your hair...

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:18:45 GMT

So much confusion out here about our naturally locking hair. There is a book entitled, About Black Hair by R.L. Worthy... It's got the 411 for anyone

Reader Dreadlock Methods: Bee's wax for maintenance

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:11:18 GMT

My 8-year-old has had dreadlocks for nearly 18 months. We started by perming and backcombing/teasing, rolling and twisting. This was ok for a while but

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: Feeling More Myself Than I Ever Have

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:05:20 GMT

Well...I started my locs August of '08. I've been known to go from extreme to extreme with my hair. So no one believed I'd keep them for long, as I was

Reader Dreadlocks Styles: Loving my locs to death

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:10:11 GMT

I've had locs for 2 years now and I love them to death. I'm always gonna b tryin 2 do sumthin new to em... I didn't like combing my hair and my mom thought