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Men Dreadlock Styles

Men Dreadlock Styles

| November 20, 2011 | 2 Comments

Black men dreadlock styles are extremely rare on the Internet unless you are kicking it at Thirsty Roots and can see hot pictures like these. Most black males who are dreaded don’t get any love when out at events so we thought we would spotlight a few here in this post. You can also see [...]

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Do Dreadlocks Get Thicker

Do Dreadlocks Get Thicker

| November 18, 2011 | 0 Comments

A great question for people with locs is do dreadlocks get thicker? The answer is yes. Normally they shrink a little as the locs get tighter and then they thicken up some but not a lot. To add girth to your dreads you should marry different sections, but keep in mind the thicker your dreads [...]

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short hair men dreads

short hair men dreads

| October 3, 2011 | 1 Comment

Many times you see the men with longer dreads but remember those guys have to start from somewhere and this is a great picture of short dreadlocks worn by a black man. In a couple of years he will have some really nice locs that will have several inches of length. The question will then [...]

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mohawk with dreadlocks

mohawk with dreadlocks

| August 11, 2011 | 1 Comment

This is one example of a mohawk with dreadlocks hairstyle. This particular mohawk is short with red highlights and shaved on the sides. Dreadlocks can be manipulated in so many ways with buns, twists, and knots and the look changes withe the choice of length. Check out this dreadlocks mohawk with longer hair.

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Palm Rolling Dreads

Palm Rolling Dreads

| August 9, 2011 | 0 Comments

So what are the results of palm rolling dreads to start your hair loc journey? Well as you can see these visuals are extremely pleasing to the eye. Fellas it will also help if you know how to dress to create maximum shock value in your swag. This gentlemen was very well groomed and obviosly [...]

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Pictures of Auburn Dreads

Pictures of Auburn Dreads

| August 8, 2011 | 1 Comment

We love posting pictures of auburn dreads and this set is really hot because she has coupled the styling with some very creative haircut designs. Yes, the right side of her hair has been shaved down by a very skilled barber who has placed some unique designs in her auburn dreadlocks. Notice that she is [...]

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colored dreadlocks hairstyle

colored dreadlocks hairstyle

| August 8, 2011 | 1 Comment

Beautiful pictures of a colored dreadlocks hairstyle in a red, blonde, and brown shades. Four views of this hairstyle gives you an idea of how to create this braided updo with your dreadlocks. As far as the color goes, well I would leave that up to your professional colorist and stylist. Also, check out this [...]

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short curly dreads

short curly dreads

| August 8, 2011 | 0 Comments

If you want more fullness with you dreadlocks, try this short curly dreads hairstyle. These curls will add more glamor to your dreads and the curly spirals moves with lots of body. You can achieve the spirals with the following three options: 1. Sponge Rollers for Curling Dreadlocks Sponge rollers are more comfortable for sleeping. [...]

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dreadlocks mohawk

dreadlocks mohawk

| August 7, 2011 | 0 Comments

I do not know how this funky dreadlocks mohawk hairstyle was created, but I know it stands for attention. Not only is this mohawk big and dynamic in a great way, its created with dreadlocks. The sides are criss-crossed in a basket weave looking technique. It’s amazing what we can do with our thirsty roots.

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Men Dreadlocks Fitted Cap

Men Dreadlocks Fitted Cap

| August 7, 2011 | 2 Comments

One of the main ways to accessorize dreads for males is for men dreadlocks fitted cap styles to take place. Yup, throwing on a fresh fitted hat or a new snapback hat atop your locs can instantly enhance your appearance and pull that swag off to another level. Peep the pictures below for more ideas! [...]

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Dreadlocks Maintenance

Dreadlocks Maintenance

| August 7, 2011 | 2 Comments

One thing you definitely need to know is that Dreadlocks Maintenance is one of the most important things when it comes to keeping them healthy so they loc up correctly and refrain from breaking off. You must keep moisture in those thirsty roots or you will suffer major hair damage. There is several questions that [...]

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dreadlocks beehive

dreadlocks beehive

| August 7, 2011 | 2 Comments

The dreadlocks beehive hairstyle is exactly what the name describes. It is just dreadlocks rolled up in a beehive shaped creation. This style can work for women as well as men. I think its more of a refined look for those who have long dreads hanging down their backs and want a break from the [...]

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Styled Dreadlocks for Men

Styled Dreadlocks for Men

| August 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

A great picture of styled dreadlocks for men to check out if they need something to reference as they continue to grow their hair out. Be prepared to put in some years to reach this length for this particular style though. Make sure that you also choose a barber that understands how to cut your [...]

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curly dreadlocks updo

curly dreadlocks updo

| August 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

Here is a 4-sided view of a curly dreadlocks updo hairstyle. You can see that the hair is rolled up in the back with the curly dreadlocks hanging to the side. Updos are great for many occasions, but for me it perfect to keep hair out of my face and pinned up so I do [...]

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Multi Colored Dreads

Multi Colored Dreads

| August 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

Normally when you see pictures of multi colored dreads they are wild and do not represent a practical hairstyle for the general public. However this woman has a very hot combination of colorful dreadlocks that can easily be worn in a corporate setting. The bun dread mohawk hairstyle is pretty creative and we surely digg [...]

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Dreadlocks French Bun Roll

Dreadlocks French Bun Roll

| August 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

The dreadlocks french bun roll is something that has been missing from the styling lineup for a minute but we managed to catch this shot of a women rocking it hard. The multi colored hue of brown and blonde dye laced within the dreads highlighted style as well. For those of you wondering this is [...]

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Auburn Dreadlocks

Auburn Dreadlocks

| August 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

Black women look stunning when they go the route of auburn dreadlocks as you can see in this picture above. It’s a combination of highlights of different shades which is very creative. We spoke with this women before snapping the photo and she said it took her 9 years to get this length of hair. [...]

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dreadlocks and maintenance

dreadlocks and maintenance

| August 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

  Video by: YouTube user damianjw84 This video have a few tips on dreadlocks and maintenance. It is very important to maintenance your hair for a healthy journey whether its natural, relaxed, or in dreadlocks. If you don’t want Matted Dreads as a style choice, then make sure you maintain your locs with proper care [...]

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dreadlocks braided updo

dreadlocks braided updo

| August 5, 2011 | 0 Comments

Elegant at the same time informal, this dreadlocks braided updo can be worn to the office, at a family gathering, or at prom. Although the color red is dynamic and a bit bold, colored dreadlocks really adds flare to the natural style. There are lots of versatile ways to wear dreads, contrary to what many [...]

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Matted Dreads

Matted Dreads

| August 5, 2011 | 0 Comments

This is a very good example of what matted dreads should look like on a man who has chosen to grow his hair out and lock it up. Males don’t get as much love in the black hair game as women but they should especially since they are keeping up when it comes to styles [...]

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