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Step 1
Determine if the hair is porous or non-porous by performing a simple hair porosity test. Hair porosity will help determine whether or not the hair is ready for this type of style. Since dreadlocks require a thicker-textured hair to hold its shape and to lock into place, if the porosity of the hair is low, the dreadlocks will untwist easily and the locks will lose its hold.
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Step 2
Test the porosity of the hair by rubbing six to 10 strands of hair between your fingers. Do this in a twisting motion with your fingers rubbing on their pads. You should expect the hair to feel bumpy and not smooth. This indicates that the porosity of the hair should be acceptable for the dreadlocks.
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Step 3
Take about six to 10 strands of hair again with your fingers and hold them up, taut to the head. Take your other hand and run your fingers down the shaft of the hair strands. You should feel a slight resistance and bumpy feel again, indicating the hair's porous texture. If it is bumpy, it is a conducive hair type for dreadlocks.
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Step 4
Notice if any hair conditioner used on the hair is absorbed slowly (as in sitting on the hair), or quickly. This also indicates the hair's porosity because hair that is highly porous absorbs the hair conditioner quickly. Hair that is low porous allows the conditioner to sit on the hair longer, absorbing it slower. This hair conditioner porous test helps to determine conducive hair types for dreadlocks.
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Step 5
Straighten the hair, if necessary, without heat and with a small toothed comb. Avoid using any kind of chemical straighteners or other tools. If the hair is naturally curly, tightly curled or textured, this type of hair most likely conducive for dreadlocks.
Comments
crunchanmunch said
on 8/24/2009 All hair types can lock into dreadlocks Blacks,Latinos, Asian, etc...