How Do You Start Dreadlocks With Braids?
Dreadlocks are a hairstyle that dates back to ancient times. There are many ways to lock your hair. One way to do it is with braids. The best type of hair to lock is hair that is totally natural, with no chemical enhancements. It is possible to lock hair that has been chemically enhanced, but it takes longer and eventually the hair that has chemicals in it will have to be cut off. Wash and condition your hair. Try not to over condition it and make it too soft because it will need to be able to hold the braids. Prepare your hair station and find something to watch on television. You will be sitting in one spot for a few hours. Make sure you eat something, too. Determine how you would like your braids to fall. If your hair is long, you may just braid your hair the way you wear it down. However if your hair is short, you may want to direct your braids to the back. This is an important step because it determines how your braids will fall when you’re done. Determine the size you wish to mak