Dreadlocks have become the go-to style for a lot of people.
The beauty and versatility associated with dreadlocks are some of the factors that are attracting more people to them.
The best thing about them is that they can be worn by both men and women.
A woman wearing dreadlocks. Photo: pexels.com, @Tarzine JacksonSource: UGC
What are the best dreadlock hairstyles to choose from today?
Decades ago, dreadlocks were associated with numerous vices in society, and were generally frowned upon.
However, things have changed recently, and society has generally accepted this elegant hairstyle.
Dreadlock ponytail styles. Ponytail dreadlocks. Photo: @stylesbysi_stl, @dreadsbraidslovet (modified by author)Source: UGC
Ombre dreads
The added pop of colour gives your dreadlocks a lovely hue and unique style.
Dreadlock ponytail
Ponytails have always brought out a clean and neat look.
They also tone down the illusion that dreadlocks are rough and rugged.
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To maintain a neat look, you could hold the dreads into a ponytail and let it flow.
Twists make them look more stylish and classier.
You could try out the two high up buns for a unique look.
High puff dreads buns. Photo: @huaya, @locpetal (modified by author)Source: Instagram
They have a special way of looking good, especially for those who prefer bulky and more voluminous looks.
Did you know that you could try out the side puff and look this glamorous?
For instance, bangs could be worn on natural hair or hair extensions.
Skinny dreadlocks. Photo: @loyal2mycrown (modified by author)Source: Instagram
This is another style that one should try out.
You could wear your hair into this messy version and still look so good.
Curly dreadlocks
You could wear curly locks and look glamourous.
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The messy high up bun
The high up bun is another way of styling your locks.
It is more than holding your hair together in a bun.
Even though the bun might not look neat, its messy nature has a unique way of looking good.
Braided dreads. Photo: @hairadvisor, @prosehair (modified by author)Source: Instagram
The mohawk
This is one of the most common dreadlock hairstyles for men.
Beaded locs
Beads are a great way to give your dreads a touch of colour.
The tail makes the hair look neat and healthy.
Bob length locs. Photo: @africanamericanhair (modified by author)Source: Instagram
Men, too, can try out this style to achieve a neat look.
You could wear them short and still rock your favourite cut.
For instance, you could wear a tapered fade and still have the look.
High up buns. High up buns. Photo: @maboplus, @locsbylocked (modified by author)Source: Instagram
Neatly done locks
This is one of the easiest ways to wear your dreads.
Mowhawk with thick locks
This a fancier version of the classic mohawk style.
Front bangs
Men too can wear dreadlocks in the form of bangs and look so good.
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This look, however, is only limited to hair that is not so long.
To add a little hue to it, you could wear it in a fade pixie cut.
Coloured dreads
Your locks don’t always have to be black or brown.
The side puff bun. Side puff bun. Photo: @hairadvisor, @kingoflocs (modified by author)Source: Instagram
Why not try some more adventurous colours?
The locks are braided down into thick cornrows making them easy to manage.
It works best with thin locks as opposed to thicker ones.
Messy locks. Photo: @butterfly, @sydneymoonbeauty (modified by author)Source: Instagram
Twisted dreadlocks
Twisting your locks gives them a neater look.
Thedreadlock hairstylepictures above can give you an idea of how to achieve the ideal twists.
Dual colour locs
You don’t have to be stuck with one colour for your dreads.
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Why not try a two-color combination?
There are numerous dreadlock hairstyles one can choose from today.
Most toddlers do not enjoy visiting the salon, and styling their hair is notoriously difficult.
The messy bun. Photo: @haircutinspiration (modified by author)Source: Instagram
Usually, toddlers will not sit still long enough to get a complex style.
The best decision you might make is to pick simple looks that require minimal time at the hair salon.
She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
Beaded dreadlock hairstyles. Beaded dreadlock styles. Photo: @ras_farida_kinya, @beads_by_vagner (modified by author)Source: UGC
In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She has been writing articles on Briefly.co.za since 2019.
Email: pshmueni@gmail.com
The high up bun. Photo: @allthingshair, @theunstitchd (modified by author)Source: Instagram
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Neatly done locks. Photo: @kakylocs, @gloq.ueen (modified by author)Source: Instagram
Half up dreadlocks. Photo: @unstitchd, @coolmenshair (modified by author)Source: Instagram
Coloured locks. Photo: @newagesalon (modified by author)Source: Instagram
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Twisted dreads. Photo: @hairstylepoint, @tydollasign (modified by author)Source: Instagram
Long dreadlocks. Photo: @_locqd, @jey_vee_jongte (modified by author)Source: Instagram
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Artificial dreads. Photo: @timeslive (modified by author)Source: Instagram
