When natural hair is left to its own devices without even basic combing and brushing, it starts to from dreadlocks. The strands begin to coil around each other to form a lock from near the root. In the hands of a dreadlocks stylist, dreads are created and followed with loc grooming for a well-styled head of dreads. A number of Brooklyn, NY salons offer loc styling services.
A dreadlocks stylist will take small sections of hair at the root in squares. A little product like beeswax is applied to this section and rubbed in until it dissolves into the hair completely. It is best to use products made specifically for styling dreads as they help to keep the locs in place.
Dreads are most commonly formed by twisting. It is natural and it gives the stylish over the size of locs. Twisting is done from the tip right up to the root before it is dried under a hair dryer.
The best time to re-twist your hair is after washing it. The same method used to start your dreadlocks is be the same method that will be used to tighten the new growth. A small amount of the locking agent is applied to your hair, the locs are re-twisted and then dried under a hair dryer.
There is a false belief that dreadlocks are the style of choice for those who do not want to put much into grooming their hair. Locs need to be kept clean and well groomed just like other styles. They should be washed at least every three weeks. They tend to loosen after washing and they should thus be re-twisted after washing.
There are products that are made especially for dreads. They are made to strengthen the hair and to hold locs in place. When locs are first made, the hair should be dried well under a dryer. When the locking agent dries, it helps to form the locs. Locs should also be covered every night so that they remain neat.
A well-styled head of locs look stylish and can even be worn to work. As they grow, one has many styling options including ponytails and up-dos. They can also be colored. Be bold and creative about how you have your locs styled.
In between having dreads washed, re-twisted and styled at the salon, the scalp should be moisturized to avoid flaking. Light, natural oils should be used. If your locs are long and you tend to hold them in a pony tail, don't make it too tight as the tension will make hair start breaking. Also, used covered hair bands rather than rubber bands which can snag and break off hair.
A popular look for locs is curling them. The locs are plaited after being misted with styling mist or gel. They are then plaited together and left to dry overnight or under a dryer. When the plaits are undone, lovely curls are released. Braids can also be colored in streaks, at the tips or in highlights. As long as locs are clean and styled nicely, they can be worn with confidence to any occasion.
A dreadlocks stylist will take small sections of hair at the root in squares. A little product like beeswax is applied to this section and rubbed in until it dissolves into the hair completely. It is best to use products made specifically for styling dreads as they help to keep the locs in place.
Dreads are most commonly formed by twisting. It is natural and it gives the stylish over the size of locs. Twisting is done from the tip right up to the root before it is dried under a hair dryer.
The best time to re-twist your hair is after washing it. The same method used to start your dreadlocks is be the same method that will be used to tighten the new growth. A small amount of the locking agent is applied to your hair, the locs are re-twisted and then dried under a hair dryer.
There is a false belief that dreadlocks are the style of choice for those who do not want to put much into grooming their hair. Locs need to be kept clean and well groomed just like other styles. They should be washed at least every three weeks. They tend to loosen after washing and they should thus be re-twisted after washing.
There are products that are made especially for dreads. They are made to strengthen the hair and to hold locs in place. When locs are first made, the hair should be dried well under a dryer. When the locking agent dries, it helps to form the locs. Locs should also be covered every night so that they remain neat.
A well-styled head of locs look stylish and can even be worn to work. As they grow, one has many styling options including ponytails and up-dos. They can also be colored. Be bold and creative about how you have your locs styled.
In between having dreads washed, re-twisted and styled at the salon, the scalp should be moisturized to avoid flaking. Light, natural oils should be used. If your locs are long and you tend to hold them in a pony tail, don't make it too tight as the tension will make hair start breaking. Also, used covered hair bands rather than rubber bands which can snag and break off hair.
A popular look for locs is curling them. The locs are plaited after being misted with styling mist or gel. They are then plaited together and left to dry overnight or under a dryer. When the plaits are undone, lovely curls are released. Braids can also be colored in streaks, at the tips or in highlights. As long as locs are clean and styled nicely, they can be worn with confidence to any occasion.
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