Dreadlocks Styles - Hairstyles Gallery & Tips

The dreadlock hairstyle is certain to draw attention and set a man apart from the rest of the crowd. The various length, width, and styles of dreadlocks are sported on young executives, professors, the artistic crowd, naturalist, surfers, dads, about nearly any lifestyle who wants to set them apart from the rest.

Bob Marley with his dreadlocks style. Photo by Bonita Jamaica.
There is a myth that dreadlocks are not dirty unless you are just naturally a dirty person to begin with. In reality, you can and should wash your locks at least once a week. Dreads lock-up better when they are clean. By not washing your locks, you can actually ruin your hair permanently and your dreads will look less then appealing.

Any type of hair can sport a dread. Black people’s hair naturally locks faster, but the style can be achieved in any hair texture or nationality of people. (Read How to Make & Grow Dreads.)

Pictures Gallery of Dreadlocks Hairstyles:

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  Bob Marley Dreadlocks
  


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  John Butler Hairstyle
  


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  Beehive Dreadlocks
  


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  Rasta Dreadlocks
  


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  Jack Sparrow Hair
  


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  Lenny Kravitz Hair
  


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  Gold Dreadlocks Color
  


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  Anders Friden Dreads Hair
  


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  Jason Momoa Hairstyles
  

The styles are not something you see everyday on the streets, it is a unique hairstyle that shows you are your own person.

Tips on Styling Dreadlock

• Maintaining Dreadlocks
  For many people, choosing to have dreadlocks is not just a hairstyle, but also a way of life. It is sub-culture that defines the very essence of a man. Like any item that identifies a person, be it a vehicle or home, preservation is of the utmost importance; and dreadlock maintenance is no exception.


• How to Make and Grow Dreadlocks
  There is no wrong or right way for anyone to achieve dreadlocks; it is a personal preference. Some methods take longer then others to achieve the final look so it depends on how fast you want to be sporting some locks. The salon method is the fastest way to achieve the locks however, not all salon methods are not 100% natural and dreadlock perms alter the hairs texture until it grows out.


• How to Create Temporary Dreadlocks
  If you are looking for a new hair style, but are unsure of what you want, consider temporary dreadlocks. Dreads are, most certainly, fashionable and well worth the time they take to create. Temporary dreads even allow you to have that look for one night or even a few days without the need for permanent ones. This article will tell you how to easily create them, another reason why they are a great idea.
  


• Significance And History Of Dreadlocks
  As a hairstyle, the history of dreadlocks is long and significant. Most commonly associated with the Rastafarian culture in modern times, dreadlocks have been worn dating all the way back to ancient Egypt.