DREADLOCKS, A FASHIONABLE TREND FOLLOWED BY MANY

 

Dreadlocks, also called locks, dreads, are matted coils of hair. Dreadlocks are usually intentionally formed; because of the variety of different hair textures, various methods are used to encourage the formation of locks such as   backcombing. Additionally, leaving long hair to its own devices by not brushing or cutting the hair will encourage it to tangle together as it grows, leading to twisted, matted ropes of hair known as dreadlocks. The latter method is typically referred to as the neglect, natural, organic, or freeform method.



A common misconception is that those who have dreadlocks do not wash their hair, but this is usually not the case. Many dreadlock care regimens require the wearer to wash their hair up to twice a week. Dreadlocks are associated most closely with the Rastafari movement, but people from many ethnic groups have worn dreadlocks, including many ancient Hamitic people of North Africa and East Africa (notably the Oromo of Ethiopia, and the Maasai of northern Kenya); Semitic people of West Asia; Indo-European people of Europe and South Asia (notably the ancient Spartan warriors of Greece, and the Sadhus of India and Nepal); Turkic people of Anatolia and Central Asia; the Sufi Rafaees; and the Sufi malangs and fakirs of Pakistan.

 The bold bleached look may always adds glamour to the dread locks

 

The past few years we as women have witnessed a lot of women wearing the natural look which emphasizes their God given beauty. With this trend you no longer see the weaves, wigs or any of the hair extension we usually see on women as a part of their beauty enhancement routine. All you see frequently now is the natural look defined by either dreadlocks, clean shaven heads, afro or plaited hair. 






Color highlights always adds some fun to the trend. 

Today this trend has been embraced by the many men and women from all walks of life who feel proud to show their african roots and heritage. For women  i would say that this is a fresh look of which solidifies the matureness, confidence and beauty of an african woman. I would recommend it to any woman out there, cause it brings out your real personality and emphasises your individuality.


 

                                         

                  Plaiting the dreads is another way of wearing your dreads in a different way  


 

One of the most important thing to remember when you decided to go for this trend is to always make sure that your locks are clean, and washed regularly especially when you live in the tropics where it is always hot. Washing and conditioning your locks will always ensure that they are clean and healthy. In Arusha and Moshi where i have lived, there are trendy salons and hairdressers who would be able to take care of your locks for you and even style them as you desire, making you look sophiscated and stand among the crowd.

 

                                       
 

My look which has been my trademark for the past seven years.