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Learn tips and techniques on making dreadlocks, products for maintaining, shampooing and conditioning dreads, sleeping in dreadlocks, lice warnings and how to cut off dreadlocks in this free how to video series.
There are 18 videos in this series:
Learn a brief history of dreadlocks beyond traditional Rastafarian society of Jamaica from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn some of the frequently asked questions to dreadlock wearers from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn how dreadlocks work in different hair types from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn at what length to begin forming dreadlocks based on your hair type from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn about various tools for dreadlocks including dread combs, brushes and wax from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn about various dreadlock products including shampoo and solvents from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn about the various accessories for dreadlocks including beads and tams from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn how to start forming dreadlocks with small sections of hair from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn how to maintain newly formed dreadlocks from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn how to add loose hairs into dreadlocks using the dreadballing technique from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn how to shampoo dreadlocks gently with dread soap from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn how to condition and moisturize dreadlocks from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn how to cover new dreadlocks to protect the scalp while sleeping from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn the estimated time frame for new dreadlocks to become mature dreadlocks from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn how to care for mature dreadlocks from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn how to fix a broken dreadlock from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn why a lice infestation can devastate dreadlocks and force wearers to cut their dreadlocks off from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
Learn how to cut off dreadlocks from our dreadlock expert in this free hair video clip.
As reggae music became more popular in the United States in the 1970s, many people began to associate dreadlocks with the Rasta image. But dreadlocks have had a significant place in the cultural and religious histories of many civilizations throughout the world. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Vikings, Celts, Aztecs, Sadhus, Nazirites, early Christians, Germanic tribes, Pacific Ocean peoples, Dervishes of Islam, and of course, Rastafarians throughout the Caribbean, just to name a few, have all worn dreadlocks, and for many of these cultures the hairstyle represents a deep spiritual devotion.
In this series of free how to video clips you'll learn tips and techniques for dreadlock care. Expert Natalie Manke offers advice to those thinking of “dreading” their hair, including what sorts of styling tools and products you’ll need to start the process and maintain healthy dreads. She discusses the lengths and types of hair that work best for dreadlocks, what to expect as your dreads mature, and even demonstrates a method of repairing a broken dreadlock. Following the tips in these free video clips will help you maintain and enjoy your dreadlocks for years to come.
Natalie Manke Natalie has had her dreadlocks for over four years and is very happy with them and plans to keep them for a long long time.dkdk
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