About the Dreadlocks
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Dreadlocks can be so much natural as synthetic and it is this difference that will change the way they are made.
Natural dreads are made with the hair itself, separating the strands into locks. A dreadlock is made in each strand with a crochet needle and beeswax for fixation. They are permanent and cost around R$1.500,00. If you want a more natural effect, this type of dread is best. It is also the best for longer use.
Synthetic dreads are produced with synthetic or natural yarn appliqués. There is also a technique made with wool, in which the line is over the strand, creating a dreadlock. The duration of this type is about three months. After that time, it is necessary to remove it or maintain it, placing another one. For those who want to get a female dread for a short time, this is the best option. Another nice advantage is that doing it this way, the hair is not damaged, however it has an artificial appearance. The application costs around R$1500 as well.
What are the Main Care?
The female dread requires some important care, they will keep your hair beautiful and increase the durability of the hairstyle. See some recommendations below:
- Once a week, clean your dreadlocks. Use shampoo without perfumes or very strong smells that can stay in the hair and end up causing odors in the future.
- Use the shampoo only on the root, on the scalp, do not use it on the whole hair. The trick is to let the shower water run through the strands and take the shampoo to the length.
- Don't rub the dreadlocks, as they can come loose and lose their shape.
- Anti-dandruff or anti-residue shampoos are best suited to help prevent dandruff, a frequent problem for those who adhere to dreadlocks.
- It's nice to always wash your hair during the day, so when you go to sleep, the dreads will already be dry. Sleeping with wet dreads can cause mold or even fungus in the locks.
- Avoid moisturizing masks, conditioners or oils. If the dread becomes more oily, it may end up falling apart and losing durability.
- The dryer is an indispensable accessory for those with dreadlocks, because it will leave the hair very dry and away from any damage.
- There are some anti-fungal shampoos or shampoos with bactericidal action that can be used for deep hygiene. Usually these products are found in beauty salons and you can do this process there.
- If you've recently done the female dread, use a pillowcase or bandana to wrap the locks before going to bed, this prevents them from getting wrinkled.
What are the types of dreads?
needle
To produce this dread, the strands are rolled by hand, the locks are tangled and shredded from root to tip. Then, the crochet hook is used to place the strands of hair that ended up being loose during the process to the inner part of the dreadlock.
Wool / Thread
O dread made with wool It can also be done with a crochet hook. After the dread is braided, the thread is wrapped around the lock from root to tip. During this process the thread is placed between the braided part of the hair. The cool thing about this type of dreads is that you can choose a color for your dreads or even leave them super colorful.
Fake / Removable
Removable or false dreads are placed in the hair temporarily. They are usually made with hair extensions. The cool thing is that you don't ruin your hair and when you want, you can just take them off.
To put them in your hair you can take strands close to the nape of your neck and start braiding your hair with the dreadlocks. The result is super natural and it doesn't look like they are artificial, it looks great:
Female Dread Photos and Inspirations
Let's see some more models for you to be inspired?
only on the back
If you are thinking of making a more discreet change and want to familiarize yourself with the female dread, before putting it all over your hair, you can do the process only on the nape of the neck, see some examples:
From there
The wool dread covers the hair and preserves the strands. You can choose the color you want and leave the look with a beautiful color:
in short hair
in the highlights short, the dreads also make the look super beautiful:
What's your favorite dreadlock style? Comment below which one is the coolest in your opinion. Until later! 😉
