Dreadlocks are simply the natural form hair takes when it is allowed to grow on its own. They form when hair is no longer combed, brushed or has chemicals applied. Strands will eventually spiral around each other, until it forms a lock beginning almost at the root. In a salon however, a dreadlocks stylist creates locs and does loc grooming for a neat head of locs. The service is available in many Brooklyn, NY salons.
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.
The most common method used to form dreads is twisting. It is a natural method and it gives a stylish control over the size of the dreads. A fine-toothed comb is used to twist the section of hair from the tip down to the root by turning the comb around. The hair is then put under a dryer for the beeswax to dry.
Hair is best re-twisted after it has been washed. Locs are re-twisted the same as new locs in order to lock in new growth. Product is applied, locs are twisted and the client goes under a hair dryer for them to dry.
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 have been made especially for styling and grooming locs including shampoo and hair dressing oils. In between having them done at the salon, hair dress should be applied to the scalp to avoid flaking.
The look of a styled head of dreadlocks will stand out from one with unkempt locs. You have to have a degree of resilience to wear dreadlocks with confidence so be open and creative with how you style them.
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.
One popular look is curly locs. They are simply done by plaiting locs when they are a bit wet or after applying a little gel. If you are doing this at home, leave them to dry overnight. In a salon, they will be dried under a dryer and then undone to release the curls. When you want a change, braids can be done on top of locs. Dreads can also be colored in highlights, streaks or at the ends. Beads can also be put in some of them for an ethnic look.
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.
The most common method used to form dreads is twisting. It is a natural method and it gives a stylish control over the size of the dreads. A fine-toothed comb is used to twist the section of hair from the tip down to the root by turning the comb around. The hair is then put under a dryer for the beeswax to dry.
Hair is best re-twisted after it has been washed. Locs are re-twisted the same as new locs in order to lock in new growth. Product is applied, locs are twisted and the client goes under a hair dryer for them to dry.
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 have been made especially for styling and grooming locs including shampoo and hair dressing oils. In between having them done at the salon, hair dress should be applied to the scalp to avoid flaking.
The look of a styled head of dreadlocks will stand out from one with unkempt locs. You have to have a degree of resilience to wear dreadlocks with confidence so be open and creative with how you style them.
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.
One popular look is curly locs. They are simply done by plaiting locs when they are a bit wet or after applying a little gel. If you are doing this at home, leave them to dry overnight. In a salon, they will be dried under a dryer and then undone to release the curls. When you want a change, braids can be done on top of locs. Dreads can also be colored in highlights, streaks or at the ends. Beads can also be put in some of them for an ethnic look.
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