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Have you always wanted to know how to make dreadlocks? There is no simpler hairstyle to create and maintain. Dreadlocking your hair is part of a hair care tradition from many diverse cultures worldwide. Learning how to do it properly can help you preserve the health of your hair. Learning how to care for them properly is also an important part of keeping your hair healthy.

One of the main tips to making dreadlocks is that the texture of your hair is very important. You want to make sure that there is a wavy or kinky texture as this can make it easier for the dreads to form. If your hair is wavy, you are already one step ahead. Consider getting a perm or wave in your hair to help give it the necessary texture. You also want to make sure that your hair is not overly slippery. Stop using conditioner and use clarifying or residue removing hair products to get rid of any product build up in your hair.

Most methods of making dreadlocks require some sort of binding agent. This can be dread wax, beeswax or hair pomade. You want to divide the hair into sections, twist the hair and add the wax or pomade. You want to then twist the hair again and add a rubber band to the end of the twist in order to hold it in place. Eventually you will not need to keep the bands in but you do in the beginning while the locks are forming.

As the hair grows, you will want to make sure that you keep twisting and back combing it in order to make sure that the dreads form along the length of the hair lock. This may take a lot of time and effort at the beginning but eventually you will find a method that works best for you and you will be able to maintain the hairstyle more easily and quickly.

When you are washing your dreads, you want to make sure that you are using a residue-free shampoo every time you wash them. This can help you keep your hair free of fragrance and chemicals that can inhibit hair growth. The residues in some shampoos can also mold if they are left in your hair too long. Because of the way dreads form, residue cannot fall out of the hair like it can with hair that is brushed.

Once you have your dreadlocks established, you can look at different ways to decorate them. This can include beads that are placed in the hairs themselves, or sleeves which fit over the dreadlocks. You can also use a tam to keep dreads out of the way when needed. Dreadlocks can be a wonderful way to style your hair. Knowing how to make and maintain them properly is the key.

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