Dreads & Twist AKA "The Journey"
Dreads and Twist have been around for a very long time and thankfully have become popular today.
Dreadlocks are nicknamed "The Journey" because it take time and patience to see the growing process through.
This method of hairstyling has made life easier and more fulfilling for many that did not understand and learned to dislike their hair type.
Hair is twisted first before it can become a dread. A twist becomes locked if it is left in the hair for over 4 weeks. The longer it is left the more locked it becomes.
A back combing and croche needle technique is done before twisting or palm rolling straight hair to cause a more matted appearance. (see video)
Dreadlocks are nicknamed "The Journey" because it take time and patience to see the growing process through.
This method of hairstyling has made life easier and more fulfilling for many that did not understand and learned to dislike their hair type.
Hair is twisted first before it can become a dread. A twist becomes locked if it is left in the hair for over 4 weeks. The longer it is left the more locked it becomes.
A back combing and croche needle technique is done before twisting or palm rolling straight hair to cause a more matted appearance. (see video)
Dreadlocks can be done on any type hair now-a days. There are methods for kinky hair,curly, straight hair, and short hair. It no longer matters the ethic back ground. All cultures are enjoying this wonderfully versatile and stylish look.
They can be added with extension hair, or straight hair can be dreaded. There are so many techniques. We'll talk about that later .Dreadlocks that are started with natural kinky or really curly hair is normally twisted first to start the size and sections. Then palm rolled every two weeks with a wax or holding pomade to hold hair in place.
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