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  Dreadlocks are beautiful. Wearing dreadlocks is the most natural way to wear your hair. Dreadlocks are probably the oldest human hairstyle. The earliest ancient text that describes dreadlocks dates back to 1500 B.C., or about 3,500 years ago. However, that is only documented proof. Humans only started documenting their experiences through words about 5,500 years ago. Early humans passed on knowledge through oral traditions. It is highly likely that dreadlocks as a hairstyle are probably as old as the human race itself. And as scientists have long confirmed, the human race started in the continent of Africa.  And the...

  There was a time when dreadlocks were an unacceptable hairstyle to wear in general culture. And depending on where you live even today, it is perfectly legal to discriminate against you in the workplace and even fire you for wearing dreadlocks. But those are issues to talk about for another column. Dreadlocks and various other dreadlock hairstyles are slowly becoming more acceptable in mainstream society. The unfortunate flip side of that fact is that dreadlocks usually trend on social media because Jay-Z and other celebrities start wearing them. But if society can accept celebrities wearing dreadlocks, then it will...

The first time I saw dreadlocks, I was mesmerized. I thought they were the most incredible, most beautiful way of wearing hair that I had ever seen. I couldn’t wait to grow my own! Over the years, I’ve realized that the rest of the world doesn’t necessarily share my lofty opinion - some do, and some don’t. Myths and misunderstandings surround the concept of dreadlocks. The truth is that your dreadlocks can be clean, hygienic, attractive, and healthy. They don’t have to be any of the negative things that some people think of when they see dreadlocks.  Related: 5 Top...

We talk a lot about what not to do with or put on your dreadlocks. And it is an important thing to talk about. Most consumers have no idea about the dangerous and toxic ingredients used in most common hair grooming products. Well, we are going to take a different approach today. We will list ten of the best hair products to use on your dreadlocks. We will start with Lion Locs and then list nine of our competitor brands. And by exposing you to our competitors, even though they offer all-natural product ingredients, we still feel you will see...

The Chinese philosopher Confucius once said that only the stupidest or wisest of people never change. Now, how that quote applies to you depends on you. Human beings cannot realistically get through life without experiencing continual change. Additionally, a point can be made that if it ain't broke, why it?  Perhaps wisdom is ultimately applied to the personal understanding of life. Like differentiating between necessary change and when change requires more sacrifice than is necessary or warranted. When it comes to hairstyles, we are allowed to change our minds, aren't we? According to one fashion survey, women change their hairstyle...