How to Pick Accessories for Dreadlocks
Wearing dreadlocks embraces the natural state of African and African-American hair. Many African-Americans use this hairstyle as a personal expression of style as well as an alternative to a relaxer. Selecting accessories for dreadlocks continues this personal expression. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Decide the type of accessories you want such as a hat, scarf, wrap or beads. Beads accessorize individual locks while hats or scarves add to the overall hairstyle. Beads can limit hair growth.
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Look for natural or synthetic beads wherever you can find them from your jewelry box to craft stores. Use jewelry you have such as chokers or earrings. Buy a diverse variety of beads from stores such as Artbeads. Natural bead choices include amber, clay, glass, pearl, shell or stone.
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Check the hole size of a bead before you purchase or attempt to use it. Measure the diameter of your dreadlock to be sure the bead's hole is large enough. Use a bead drill to enlarge the hole size if necessary. Wash hair beads in mild soap and minimize its exposure to chemicals like hairspray.
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Choose from different dreadlock headgear such as a head or hair wrap, headband, bandana, dreadlock hats, a cap, tam or kufi. Look for cotton knitted mesh that allows your head to breathe and absorbs sweat. Make sure the headgear isn't too tight and allows for eventual hair growth.
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Use a scarf or ethnic fabric from a cloth store as a headband accessory.
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Tips & Warnings
Check beads for interior lining or coloring because this lining could flake off and get into the dreadlocks.
