It is believed that the dreadlocks - not just a stylish hairstyle that allows you to stand out from the crowd, but a whole philosophy and way of life. Those wishing to join the subculture of "dreda" should contact a qualified master, however, with the support of a patient friend, you can braid dreadlocks and at home. This lesson, however, will have to spend a couple of days.
How are dreadlocks made?
There are many ways to create dreadlocks, but we will consider the most effective. The advantage of it is that the hair already from the first day look, as it should be dreadlocks.
It will take:
- wax for dreadlocks;
- small elastic bands and hair clips;
- comb-scallop with dense teeth.
- Before braiding dreadlocks, you should wash your head and dry it well, comb carefully. Use conditioner, balm or oil can not!
- The hair is divided by the procreses into individual squares with a side of about 1.5 cm. The finished dread will have a larger diameter, this should be taken into account. All squares should be the same, and it is better to arrange them in a checkerboard pattern to avoid unattractive bald patches. Begin the separation of strands from the back of the head, moving to the forehead. Between the square sections there should not be any loose hairs. Strands are fixed at the roots by elastic bands.
- Actually weaving the dreadlocks consists in stripping: one strand is taken (preferably the lower one, the elastic band needs to be removed) and the hair is done, with the second hand curling around the axis - this will ensure better entanglement of the hair. It takes a long time to create a single dreadlocks, which is why, as noted at the beginning, it's worth patience. As the hair is combed, the hair begins to stray at the roots in a tight tourniquet. Continue to work as a comb until all the strands get this look. The density of the formed bundle should be the same throughout its length. Weaving of dreadlocks is accompanied by a slight pain, but the effect, of course, is worth it!
- At the root of the dregs fix an elastic band so that it does not fall with the neighbors. The end of the dread is also fixed with an elastic band, and very tightly, and it can not be removed for the next two weeks.
- Wax for weaving dreadlocks is applied to the finished tourniquet so that the agent is well absorbed. At this stage it is appropriate to use a hair dryer - hot air will help the wax to coat the hair better.
The above steps are repeated for each strand - in total, 30 to 40 dreadlocks should be obtained. This technology is only applicable to hair longer than 8 cm.
How to care for dreadlocks?
The first month after the creation of an extraordinary hairdo head can not be washed. Get rid of the itch will help broth chamomile - they rub the skin. An alternative is Chlorhexidine. You can not scratch your head!
After a month, the hair should be washed and must be corrected, otherwise the dreadlocks will become shaggy.
The subsequent leaving consists in washing of hair with tar or shampoo. It is useful to rub the scalp into the scalp with massage movements for 15 minutes. To wash a head with dreadlocks, as experience shows, it is effective in decoction of tea karkade (a pack on a basin of water) with addition of cinnamon (1 spoon).
As a dry shampoo well established wood ashes - it rubbed into the scalp. This means will help out in the first month, when water procedures are contraindicated.
How to loosen dreadlocks?
Weave the dreadlocks very painfully, and at the same time 30-50% of the hair is inevitably lost. Remaining hair will require intensive recovery with masks and oils.
Begin to untwine dread need from the tip - this will help fork or crochet hook. If the tourniquet is very tight, you can wet it with hot water and continue "combing" with a hook or fork. If you do not have the patience, dreadlocks can only be cut off: a new hairstyle in the form of a short "hedgehog" - this is no less interesting experiment!