Things You'll Need:
- 1 quart of tap water
- Beeswax or pomade
- Fine-tooth metal combs
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
- Hairstyling software
- Rubber bands
- Hair accessories
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Step 1
Consider that dreadlocks work best on those with curly or very kinky hair. If you have thin, straight or wavy hair, you may want to give yourself a home perm with very thin rods. The perm will impart the needed texture.
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Step 2
Stop using conditioner a week to 10 days before you begin the process.
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Step 3
Mix about 1 tablespoon of vinegar mixed with 1 quart water. Rinse your hair with this vinegar-and-water solution the day you plan to start making your dreadlocks. This solution will remove any residue or buildup that may impede the process. You can also buy a residue-free shampoo and wash your hair with.
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Step 4
Begin with dry hair. Take a portion of hair about 1 inch square at the roots. Twist the hair tightly.
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Step 5
Pin the rest of your hair back with hair clips or put it in a rubber band so you can concentrate on one portion at a time. Back comb the section of twisted hair, beginning at the root and moving to the ends and then back to the scalp again. People with a great deal of texture in their hair might find that their hair stays in that tangled position after twisting and some combing, while those with less texture will have to comb quite a bit.
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Step 6
Add a dab of dreadlock styling wax, beeswax or pomade to each section after combing, then re-twist it. Wax will mold your dreads and help each lock stay twisted.
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Step 7
Secure the end of each dread with a rubber band, leaving some hair poking out. This step holds the twist and eventually gives your dreadlocks rounded ends. Complete the twisting process over your entire head.
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Step 8
Depending on your lifestyle or time frame, you might twist a few portions a day or your entire head in one sitting. Enlist the help of friends to create dreadlocks in the hair on the back of your head.
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Step 9
Twist, comb and wax on a regular basis to get your dreads to hold their shape. Remember that this hairstyle requires a lot of maintenance, so work on it while you watch TV, while you listen to music or whenever you find a free moment.










Comments
count0781 said
on 10/14/2009 I'm looking for suggestions on how to dispose of locks that resulted from shortening of my locks today! Is there any way in particular that I should dispose of them?
hbake17 said
on 9/7/2009 i got a really hot chick to do mine it hurt a bit but it was worth it
ashwaragoxxx said
on 6/27/2009 Hi, can you purchase the wax needed in shops? Or do you have to order it online? Are there any alternatives to the styling wax/beeswax? For example, would hair moose or hair gel work? Write back please =) Xx
biggie23 said
on 5/26/2009 is it ok to to use regular black gel for locking?
dredzandgold said
on 12/19/2008 my twist are about lock but they are in my face so much and i want them twisted going backwards can i change the direction of the dreads?