Published 13:38 IST, October 29th 2019
Dreadlocks: All you need to know about the types of dreads
Dreadlocks, also known as locs, or in Sanskrit - the Jata are ropelike strands of hair formed by matting or braiding hair. Here are a few types of dreadlocks.
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Drelocks, also kwn as locs, or in Sanskrit - Jata are ropelike strands of hair formed by matting or braiding hair. Drelocks are a part of cultural and spiritual practices. y stand for empowering humans and make you feel more whole and one with nature. Live simply in service and in peace is what dres symbolises. y are t meant to be exhibited by all or as a statement of fashion. Drelocks are more than just a symbolic statement of disregard for physical appearances. Tritionally it is believed that your mental and spiritual energy mainly exit body through top of your he and hair. If hair is ktted, n energy will continue to remain in body, keeping a person strong and healthy. Here are a few s of drelocks that have been listed below.
Sister Locks
Sister locks are smaller in size and offer you option to even curl locks with a curling tool if you wish to do so. y are a little costlier because of ir smaller size. Prices depend on length of your hair and width of your sections.
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Braid Locks
Braid locks are formed by parting your hair in smaller box sections. n using smaller sections to braid hair. Sometimes to increase volume of your hair syntic or woollen thres are ded. Braid locks can also be formed by two-strands twist method.
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Free Form Locks
Free form locks are original locks, which are formed by simply leaving your hair alone. Wash your hair and leave it alone for a long period of time like 6-7 months. Do t wash it, do t comb it for a long duration. hair will automatically start locking itself in kts. y do t form most precise or neat looking locks but this is how it has been done since centuries.
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Tritional Locs
Tritional locks are started by using finger coils and curls comb. This can be done at home by using free form locks method but if you want your drelocks to be neat and tidy n you should take help from professionals. Prices will vary depending on length of your hair and thickness. se can be maintained by applying a twisting gel, twisting your hair at root, and securing in place with a metal clip. You also have option to interlock your hair.
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12:09 IST, October 29th 2019