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Category: Twist and Locks

Multi Colored Dreads

Multi Colored Dreads

| August 6, 2011 | 1 Comment

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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two strand twist natural hair

two strand twist natural hair

| August 6, 2011 | 1 Comment

When you two strand twist natural hair, the best way to achieve fullness is by grabbing each section freehand and not parting it with a comb. Two Strand Natural Twist are the easiest DIY (Do It Yourself) natural hairstyle to create. Your hair can be protected from becoming brittle and breaking or drying out while [...]

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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 | 1 Comment

  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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two tone kinky twists

two tone kinky twists

| August 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

If you love two tone kinky twists hairstyles, you should take a look at Thirsty Roots member Akiyia’s nubian twist braids. She is hairstylist in Atlanta, GA who specializes in kinky twists, braids, sew-ins, etc. in all kind of color tones and styles. Like the picture above, two tone twists really brings out your complexion.

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two strand twist bangs

two strand twist bangs

| August 6, 2011 | 1 Comment

To give yourself a quick natural hairstyle, you can just two strand twist bangs and pin up the rest of the hair in a bun. You can wear this style for a couple of days and then go to a two strand twist out bangs for a different look. A great way of getting more [...]

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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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Akiyia’s Braids, Twists, and More

Akiyia’s Braids, Twists, and More

| April 16, 2011 | 26 Comments

If you are in the Atlanta area and want to try a new hairstyle like Nubian twist braids, two strand twists, or some cornrows, make sure you look up experienced Braider Akiyia. She specialize in many creative braids and twists styles, but also sew in weaves and healthy hair styling. In her words: I am [...]

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Men Long Dreads

Men Long Dreads

| March 13, 2011 | 8 Comments

Okay so you have used the words men long dreads before but I bet you have not seen many males who have locs of this length. This well groomed gentlemen has been growing his hair out for 9 years. Yes, ladies he is stunting on us and in the words of Charlie Sheen he is [...]

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how to twist hair back

how to twist hair back

| March 9, 2011 | 2 Comments

Short and sweet video tutorial on how to twist hair back for those of you looking for the information. MNKato12 actually styles the twist in a Fro Back which is very common in the natural hair community. I thought she did a great job!

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twist dreadlocks

twist dreadlocks

| March 9, 2011 | 1 Comment

Hot pictures of some twist dreadlocks from women that were happy to pose and show off their hairstyles.

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19 Pics of Women Dreadlocks

19 Pics of Women Dreadlocks

| March 3, 2011 | 3 Comments

It’s always nice to see some beautiful women with dreadlocks especially when they are styled up right and individually set apart by color and length. These black women were happy to pose in front of thirsty roots camera lenses so that we could capture their stunning beauty. If you are thinking about beginning dreads this [...]

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Hairstylist Spotlight: Napturalocs Styles by Tiffany

Hairstylist Spotlight: Napturalocs Styles by Tiffany

| February 22, 2011 | 2 Comments

One of Thirsty Roots members have a creative knack when it comes to dreadlock hairstyles. Napturalocs Styles by Tiffany are a range of  loc styles created by Mobile Stylist and Loctician Tiffany Poland. We had a chance to interview the professional Hair Stylist about her specialties, skills, techniques, and more. Read on to get to [...]

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Sara’s locs extensions

Sara’s locs extensions

| January 25, 2011 | 11 Comments

I was checking out Sara’s locs extensions in the community and wanted to share it with our readers. Her stylist did a great job. Sara is on the journey of discovering her “thirsty roots” and joined the community to get advice, hair care, and lock maintenance information. In her words: “Recently I’ve invested in loc [...]

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red dreadlocks photo

red dreadlocks photo

| January 8, 2011 | 5 Comments

Crazy hot red dreadlocks photo for those that need to see what their hair would look like if they placed a little color in it. via: afrocentricmiss:

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blowouts and twist

blowouts and twist

| January 5, 2011 | 2 Comments

This is nothing short of some hot blowouts and twist pictures that I compiled as eye candy for my visitors. Both of these natural hairstyles bring so much swag to a women that I have to list them in my favorites for styling. shout out to Mae of NaturalChica who is in this compilation of [...]

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locticians in atlanta

locticians in atlanta

| January 4, 2011 | 3 Comments

It seems there is a serious outcry for locticians in atlanta now that natural hair seems to be on the rise. Yup, I said it. Many women are engaging in the Big Chop and enduring the Teeny Weeny Afro stage to later rock styles that only an experienced loctician can do. Here is good one [...]

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two strand twist atlanta

two strand twist atlanta

| January 3, 2011 | 6 Comments

Normally when you see two strand twist Atlanta styling it’s got some type of color to it. I know that this is not 100% across the board but it seems that way when you are out and about. The protective styling is a great way to free up time from doing your hair when you [...]

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