So you’re considering installing dreadlocks for that look you’ve always wanted? Well, here are important things you’ll need to consider to prepare yourself in the best way possible for the journey.
What route will you settle on to loc your hair?
There are a number of ways to install dreadlocks. The route you choose and the maintenance routine you follow will determine the final look of your dreadlocks.
Below I have outlined the six dreadlocks forming routes I will discuss here. The order in which I will discuss these routes is in no particular order of priority. However, I have a disclaimer – I personally prefer the Instant locs route using the Crochet Method for reasons I will mention below.
Various routes to use to loc your hair and form dreadlocks
1) Instant locs route
With the instant locs route, one does not have to wait months on end to get their hair to loc. Instant locs can be achieved by using either the Crochet Method or the Interlocking Method. In Another Blog i will talk about the differences between the Crochet Method and the Interlocking Method in achieving instant locs. I believe the Crochet Method is superior and as a result, I use it to install locs on my clients. I prefer this method mainly because it produces smooth, even dreads. Other advantages of the Crochet Method are that:
it instantly locs 99% of all hair types
it produces tight and consistent locs
it is more comfortable than other methods
one can immediately wash their dreadlocks after installation
it is suitable for all hair types
On the other hand, the Interlocking Method produces bumps in dreadlocks leaving them looking uneven in thickness with a braided look. Also, the Interlocking Method can cause the roots of the hair to split into two sections leading to weakening and breakage of dreadlocks.
If you would like to attach dreadlock extensions to your hair, the Crochet Method is the superior way to do so. Just ensure the extensions you use are 100% human hair.
a) Instant locs route (with extensions)
When choosing to attach loc extensions, one needs to have hair that is healthy with no thinning or bolding areas. This is to ensure that the hair follicles on the scalp are strong enough to handle the attached dreadlock extensions. I use the Crochet Method to firstly crochet my client’s hair into dreadlocks, then attach extensions at the tip of the locs. Loc Extensions can be added whether one already has dreadlocks installed or when starting dreadlocks from scratch.
I only attach 100% human hair dreadlock extensions to my client’s hair. These are very light in weight and are available for preorder. As such, they are custom made to the specifications of the client.
b) Instant locs route (with own hair)
Starting dreadlocks from scratch can be done using one’s own hair whether short or long.
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