Locs, Dreadlocks, Sisterlocks, Dreads, Rasta and more
Dreadlocks, also knows as locs, are the most misunderstood tresses on this planet. People have been haunted for wearing their hair locked and even today employers consider dreads unacceptable even if they can’t tell a braid from a loc.
This section is to show you that dreadlocks, African locked tresses are as beautiful and versatile as any other hair type.
Unique textures make one of a kind dreadlocks.
So just check out these incredibly hairdos, be inspired and share it with the rest of the world. We appreciate likes, comments and shares.
Bonnets for Dreads : If you have locs, more than likely you feel the need to protect your hair at night by wearing a satin lined hair bonnet, silk scarf, or some other form of hair protection. The reason being is to protect your locs from lint, frizz, and dryness – all things locs are […]
Black Seed oil for hair : It was my namesake friend who told me years ago that Black Seed oil had grown her hair. She was a newly natural and couldn’t stop raving about this miracle oil that was moisturizing and growing her hair.
These days, you don’t have to look hard to find stories of hair discrimination against African Americans. From elementary school children to adults in the workplace, African Americans are consistently targeted for how they wear their hair.
A look at the Dreadlocks styles from Model/Actor Patrick Marcelino. His shoulder length hair is as versatile as the styles he rocks!
Jasmine has her beautiful dreadlocks twisted and rolled in the kind of ponytail bun that turns head. IIt doesn’t matter how long my hair is or what colour my skin is or whether I’m a woman or a man. It is my hair that counts.
Asha Mandella is Guinness World Record holder for the longest Natural Dreadlocs. With over 19 feet of locks, Ashas hair alone is a beautiful work of art. In this style, however, her locks are showcased in what resembles a chain lock of Dreadlocks.
When you have long locs it’s always a challenge to find new and innovative styles to use on your hair. This is Mohawk is a great option for anyone looking to get their locs in a nice up-do. The locs are first swept upwards towards the center of the head, then you cornrow the locs, […]
Perfect for a formal holiday occasion, this sculpted updo looks lovely on a long head of locs. The intricacy, pattern and texture of this hairdo give it a distinctive panache. If you want a hair style that elegantly screams chic, glam and urbane, this loced updo is the one for you.
Perfect for long locs, but adaptable for short locs, this jolly jamboree on your head boldly yet elegantly looks appropriate for any holiday occasion. The red on the first few rows of locs complements many a holiday celebration.
Beautiful Locs of Christina Ghansiwiyie Dzenyuy; Contestant of America’s Next Natural Model 09
Grow your own. Now obviously, that will take a little while and there is a whole range of methods that you can use to start them (two strand twists, palm rolling or comb twists just to name a few) as well as a wealth of information on how to maintain them.
What does it mean to be America’s Next Natural Model? Nappy, Natural, Spirituality are three words that result in strong reactions among women of color and Nappturality combines each into a whole bigger than its parts. Nappturality is indeed a movement and Ms. Nappturality is a brand, but not one in the conventional sense.
Title: Intriguing Loc Updo Description: Long colored locs are intricately braided in an updo. Elegant and intriguing.
This is a combination lok & cornrow up-do style… Model: Danice Photo: Portraits by Theresa The loks were added (tied in) after the hair was braided.