Dreadlock And Matted Braid

With mature dreads there is no such three strand texture.

Dreadlock and matted braid.

For african hair types salon dreadlocks can be formed by evenly sectioning and styling the loose hair into braids coils twists or using a procedure called dread perming specifically used for straight hair. Though they are now mainly linked to african culture and identity people from all races do sport their hair in dreadlocks. Well dreadlocks are rope like clumps of hair formed by your hair getting matted together. To untangle severely matted hair start by applying a deep conditioner or a detangling spray to your damp hair.

They have more of a matted look. Next use a wide toothed comb to brush the ends of your hair slowly working upward to release the knots. They have a very specific uniform texture throughout the length of the braids. Often dreadlocks become a symbol of religious devotion an ascetic s vow not to alter god s creation through grooming.

After waiting several minutes gently untangle the easiest knots with your fingers. Many reggae stars have dreadlocks. If the dread was created correctly running your fingers down it should yield few bumps and lumps. 800 and aztec priests dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries traditionally wore their hair in matted locks.

Dreadlocks have been discovered on mummies in peru dating back to sometime between a d. In fact bob marley made dreadlocks a popular trend.