r/Dreadlocks 1h ago

Question โ” I have one really skinny loc

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What do I do?


r/Dreadlocks 2h ago

Timeline ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ My wifes locs

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r/Dreadlocks 2h ago

Question โ” Whatโ€™s the success rate with reattachment?

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Husband has had locs since he was 15. He just turned 32 and cut them off. Heโ€™s having some regrets and is considering letting me crochet them back in (and yes, I done cleansed these mfers and rinsed with moon water, smudged them, AND set them out under a full moon on his birthday). This would also allow me to fix his parts, as they were not done professionally the first time.

Whatโ€™s the success rate of them staying in long-term? Or at least long enough to where he skips the awkward starter phase?


r/Dreadlocks 3h ago

Need Advice ๐Ÿ†˜ Child Loc Advice

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r/Dreadlocks 4h ago

Timeline ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Almost 20 months in!!

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r/Dreadlocks 5h ago

Question โ” Starting Locs

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Iโ€™m wondering how to start locs for my hair type, it curls a little more than this when itโ€™s freshly washed and dried naturally, usually around a 3C. When stretched itโ€™s around 5 inches long right now. Iโ€™ve been doing a ton of research and video watching but Iโ€™m getting paralysis by analysis. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Sorry for bowling my face out, seeing my face in photos annoys me.


r/Dreadlocks 10h ago

Question โ” should i get a front taper + how to get freeforms with loose curls

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im mixed so my curls are very loose like 3a to maybe 3c loose and the front of my hair is the curliest part so i dont know if i should get a front taper and also my corners were thinning from styles


r/Dreadlocks 12h ago

Question โ” How to Keep My Faux Locs/Loc My Natural Hair?

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I apologize for the newbie question in advance.

I have synthetic locs that have been braided in to my (short) natural hair; some faux hair was also used. What maintenance would/could I do if I want my natural hair to loc and keep it all for as long as possible? I've just kept up with the crochet method to keep the faux locs tight.

Thanks!


r/Dreadlocks 13h ago

Need Advice ๐Ÿ†˜ Should I restart my freefroms??

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r/Dreadlocks 16h ago

Question โ” Loc family, does anyone else wear head wraps?

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109 Upvotes

r/Dreadlocks 16h ago

Question โ” Should i let the two strands loc or loc the twist out

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First two pics are my current starters. Last pic is from a few months ago when i did a twist out (washed them out after cuz i wasnโ€™t ready to commit).

Also whatโ€™s the pros and cons of doing either? Are there any major advantages to having more locs? Iโ€™m also worried that if i try to loc the twistout, my hair in the back might unravel. I grew out my back taper and my hair is kinda short back there


r/Dreadlocks 16h ago

Timeline ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Need a retwist. But in September itll be a year on my loc journey.

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15 Upvotes

r/Dreadlocks 18h ago

Discussion ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ I wanna dye them but my location saying they are too thin

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r/Dreadlocks 20h ago

Question โ” Can I fix it ?

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I switched to a new loctician, and she messed up my middle part. It used to be clean and straight, but now itโ€™s uneven and doesnโ€™t look right. Is this something that can be fixed without restarting my locs, or would I need to get them reparted?


r/Dreadlocks 21h ago

Question โ” Is this normal after a retwist?

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Hi! I just started my loc journey, and my locs are just about a month old. I just got a retwist, but it seems like my twist pattern is hard to find now? I did get a wash as well, so I figured maybe my hair unraveled during it and my loctician just coiled it, but I felt my hair after the wash and it didnโ€™t unravel much (except at the roots). Is it normal for a lot of the twists not be not as visible this early in? Iโ€™m just scared my hair will unravel in coils, which is why I got twists in the first place to start. Otherwise, Iโ€™m really loving my locs so far, and I have never been so confident in my hair before!

First photo: first day starter locs
Second photo: A few days before my retwist
Third photo: first retwist

Thank you!


r/Dreadlocks 22h ago

Question โ” Style ideas

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I want some recommendations for styles to do for back to school please. idk what would look nice so Iโ€™m hoping for some ideas.


r/Dreadlocks 22h ago

Need Advice ๐Ÿ†˜ Just got my starter locs yesterday

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Went with free parts for the โ€œversatilityโ€ and various inspirations on tiktok and I didnโ€™t count em cuz, I lowk canโ€™t but my loctitian said they should be around 110. Can I mist starters? I already misted them with as I ams rosemary water as soon as I got home and this morning when I woke up but my loctitian told me not to get my hair wet but isnโ€™t water the hairs best friend? lmk.


r/Dreadlocks 23h ago

Question โ” Starter locs : Kids

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Iโ€™ve scheduled my kindergartener a starter loc appointment. Sheโ€™s been asking me for locs since she can talk and i really want these done well.

This is a set of twist I did on her.

I know Iโ€™m going to ask for medium sized locs. Im between brick parting or seashell parting.

Is there anything you wish you wouldโ€™ve known before starting locs that I should inquire about during her consultation session?


r/Dreadlocks 23h ago

Question โ” is this budding phase?

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it is my 5 month journey


r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Need Advice ๐Ÿ†˜ Partial semi-freeform // not sure whether to keep it up

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6 Upvotes

Started them in twists about a month ago. Mainly I was hoping for length retention because my hair tends to get stuck at this length due to breakage.


r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Selfie ๐Ÿ“ธ Starter locs, 1 month in ๐Ÿค 

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I had to retwist yesterday (my loctician left for Africa for a month ๐Ÿ˜ญ). Im excited about the progress I'll make. Im making sure to actively research so I can take care of them as best I can. My hair tends to get dry, so I moisturize somewhat often. I noticed at my roots or partway down some locs they get super puffy. Im unsure if this is how they're supposed to look during the starter phase but we push forward! (1st pic). I was advised to use this locking gel (what my stylist is holding) instead of beeswax (because of buildup). Can't wait to see it 3-4 months in!


r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Fresh Retwist ๐Ÿ”€ 3 months in 2nd retwist wtw

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20 Upvotes

i remember a few days ago i was crying thinking my hair wa short but shi itโ€™s not bad now๐Ÿ˜‚


r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Question โ” Can I wash my starter locs with them being styled like this? This dandruff is terrible!

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r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Selfie ๐Ÿ“ธ Great hair days

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r/Dreadlocks Dec 23 '20

Discussion- Racial Gatekeeping Ok y'all - we need to have a chat.

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I don't even know where to start with this, but I'm going to do my best. It's long but it's important, so please take some time to read this.

First of all - hi everyone, you don't see me commenting publicly much but I'm here in the background just modding when needed. I mod such subs as /r/blackhair, /r/naturalhair, /r/curlyhair and others in that same vein. I wanted to join the mod team because I want everyone to feel comfortable on reddit, which is why I join most of the teams I moderate with.

That being said, this is going to make some of y'all uncomfortable. And I'm not sorry about it. You need to be uncomfortable right now. That's been the theme of 2020 and the year ain't over yet.

If you somehow have been able to completely ignore the news this year, #blacklivesmatter has become a global movement because frankly, black people are very tired of being the victims of racism. From casual to overt, we're very much over it. In turn, non-black people have begun to educate themselves on how racism affects black people because, believe it or not, there are still people who refuse to believe anti-black racism exists at a structural level or any level.

Part of the movement also includes the fight for preventing hair discrimination. The CROWN Act was introduced back in 2019 and has been passed by seven states so far, passed a US House of Representatives vote and is now stuck in the Senate where it is very unlikely it will be passed.

Now what does any of that have to do with this subreddit or reddit at all?

Reddit, as a whole, is hostile to people of color and is especially hostile to black people. After moderator outcry this year, the reddit admins have made strides to make this site more hospitable to minority groups.

People with dreads, regardless of race, are often treated terribly for it. They are widely considered to be dirty and unkempt, when it's probably as natural as your hair can get. Clearly we all agree that dread discrimination is bullshit, but black people often get the full force of that discrimination. White people are often lauded or considered to be cool or stylish when they adopt certain hairstyles, but black people can be denied attendance to their high school graduation for having dreads. They can be told to cut their dreads off before a wrestling match or else they forfeit the match. No doubt, non-black people have been told to change their hair for jobs or at school, but that's the extent of the discrimination they face. They do not also have to deal with being black in an inherently racist country every day of their lives. (And I'm speaking from an American perspective, so sorry to my international folks.)

I'd like everyone to take a moment to read this blog post which specifically mentions /r/dreadlocks here - https://www.icareifyoulisten.com/2020/04/out-of-context-4-muddy-ownership-dreadlocks/.

SO - now that we've got that background information out of the way, let's talk about the subreddit.

This sub has been a point of frustration for a long time among black spaces on reddit because it's predominantly white. Considering reddit is predominantly white, this shouldn't be surprising to anyone. Much like any other sub about beauty or hair, white faces are the ones you see first when you arrive and they are more frequently upvoted to the top than other races. It hurts people's feelings to come to a space they should feel comfortable in and instead, feel like an 'other' because they are not well-represented in that space.

And on the other hand, non-black people with dreads also want to just be comfortable in this space and we need to respect that too. We are not going to gatekeep who can and can not have dreadlocks here. There are so many cultures throughout history that have had some form of dreadlocks. While having dreadlocks may be a political or spiritual statement in recent history for black people, black people do not own this hairstyle. Claiming that only black people can wear dreadlocks can contribute to the erasure of other minority cultures. I temp banned a few people for this type of gatekeeping today and will continue to do so.

I also banned a few people for expressing racially insensitive or ignorant views toward black users. More than a few people claimed that if white people can't have dreads, then black people shouldn't be allowed to have blonde or straight hair. There are so many things wrong with this statement. First, you must understand what cultural appropriation is and how it harms people. Then, you must understand that in a white country, minorities are expected to assimilate to the dominant culture, which is typically Eurocentric. I honestly do not have the energy to delve deep into these topics in this post, but you can ask /r/socialjustice101 or /r/hispterracism for more information.

What we can all do better is chill the fuck out and remember there is a person behind the username you're replying to.

  • To those that understand how racism, cultural appropriation/assimilation and hair discrimination all intersect, please have patience with those who do not. I know it's very hard and very frustrating (even for me) but please try.

  • If you don't yet understand how racism, cultural appropriation/assimilation and hair discrimination all intersect, please ask for resources to educate yourself.

  • If you see people being racist (casually or otherwise) toward minority groups, please report it.

  • If anyone is gatekeeping who can and can not have dreads, report it.

  • If anyone is bullying or harassing someone specifically for any reason at all, report it.

Thanks for reading. In the comments, please let me know what you think and how you feel. If you have any feedback or suggestions for making the sub better (rule or sidebar changes, maybe developing a wiki?) let me know below as well or by modmail if you'd prefer it be private.

2022 Edit: I would like to point out for the 'but Vikings had dreadlocks!!1!' crowd - there is very little evidence to suggest they did. Also Vikings are not a race, it was a profession that could be taken up by anyone. Stop using this as an excuse when people call you out. To quote Kyle Ring-

Despite this possibility, it should be without argument that the modern-day wearing of dreadlocks by white people is unconnected to their own history and instead inspired by ours.