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Earlier this year, there was a helpful post about some of the pros of traveling with dreads, but it’s also important to take a look at the opposing side. As with any story, there are two sides to having dreads during travel. Having dreads should neither spur
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For some parts of the United States, the colder weather is upon us. Don’t worry there really isn’t anything to worry about when it comes to cold weather unless you really like licking poles, then things are about to get rough. For those of you with dreads,
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You have probably heard many ways and methods that you can start the process of dreading your hair. There are many methods and you should always do research and consult a professional to seek advice and opinions to prepare you. Within these many methods, some more creative
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For those of you who might still be on the fence about getting dreads, did you know you have options to help you decide if they are going to be right for you? We’ll discuss one such way in this post. Cool thing is, it’ll help you
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As you may have seen throughout the various posts on this blog, using beeswax is not a method that is recommended when you are ready to start you dreadlock adventure. That being said, there are certain methods of dreading hair that have been popular for many years.
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There’s a stigma out there that only people with long hair, or hair of a certain length, can get dreads and that’s just dead wrong. While dreads on shorter hair require a bit more attention, in the beginning, it’s totally possible. To get dreads for short hair
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Coloring your dreads can be a daunting task when you try for the first time. There are numerous outcomes that are possible ranging from amazing to not so much. You may color your dreads for any number of reasons. Going for something bright, neon, or wild is
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Yes, I know the title of the post is dramatic, but I would be remiss in not sharing the dark side of dreadlocks for those folks considering starting their own dreads. Spoiler alert: for each downside of having dreadlocks, we’re going to discuss the bright side too!
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It’s obvious that dreads are awesome for tons of reasons, one of the main reasons why people are finally going over the edge to finally make the commitment is the maintenance. Cleaning and care are one of the best parts of the dread journey, but it’s not
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Dreads are a full commitment, and there is definitely something you need to make plans around if they are in your future. That being said, dreads are awesome! When you are ready to have the conversation and plan seriously about getting dreads, there are still a few
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