5 Ways to Take Care of Your Dreadlocks

2021-02-19T09:00:46+00:00

By Virtue Digest

5 Ways to Take Care of Your DreadlocksIt is a common saying that your hair speaks a lot about who you are and those who carry dreadlocks make the loudest roar. Dreadlock is just another cool hairstyle that both sexes can rock. Most times, the hair is long and free to move around. The locks could be natural or artificial which can be achieved by the hair matting and knotting.Dreadlocks remain prevalent among Nigerians and the sweet thing is that you can weave dread to whatever style you want. A lot of people have different dispositions about people wearing this hairstyle. Some see them as crazy, rough junkies (which are not always true), some believe it to be their strength and consequently their weakness if cut off while some believe the hair do to be of spiritual purpose (which is also not always true) and some for cultural or traditional reasons. These beliefs are different to people and can be personalized.Traditionally, dreadlock is called DADA which means people who were born with locked hair or people who grow them for specific purposes. The hairdo has gained ground with both men and women in Nigeria and top celebrities from fashion, music and movie industries are recreating a signature look with their hairstyle. Asa is rocking it, Bob Marley stands out in it among others who have gained attention with their dreads.For those who are on dreadlock, here are five simple ways to care for it.

You need to get a good Locktician.

Having a good locktician is very important especially if you are in the beginning stage of growing locs. A good locktician would give you awesome advice on the products to use for your hair and the size of you should twist because it determines the width of your final locs.

Always massage your scalp.

This helps to stimulate hair growth. You will enjoy the feeling because it can be relaxing. So, make sure you do this at least three times a week to achieve the beautiful locs you desire.

Don’t retwist your hair too much.

The look of a retwist is fresh but if done too often, it can start to create breakage and thinning at the root. So, try to search for a hairstyle that will be nice for you in between retwists.

Understand the process of washing your dread.

This should be done often because unwashed dreads smell and break due to internal rotten. There are specific soaps for dreadlocks like low-latter and residue-free shampoos, soaps and natural oil wash.

Follow the night care.

Just like any other hairstyle, sleeping with a night scarf is so important. Dreads tend to shed a lot, and protecting your edges and your scalp is crucial. Also, it protects your dread when you toss turn in bed.

Among others, dread is not a process that happen overnight. It is a journey, so you need to be very patient. Also, it is a little different for each person because some hair lock faster than others. With these simple steps, I believe you can have that nice‑looking dreadlock style that would make you the eye of all.Apart from all this, a great way to take care of your hair is by using hair products peculiarly designed to meet your needs. While different strokes do work for different folks, Toppik has helped maintain people’s hair-health for as long as anyone can remember. You can start your hair care journey with them by clicking here.Read Also: Easy Steps to Wash Your Natural Hair