Natural dreadlocks form without the help of chemicals.
Dreadlocks are sections of matted hair. There are no definitive criteria to determine what are natural dreadlocks and what are not. Some people think that dreadlocks are natural only if they form on their own without help. Others feel that dreadlocks that are formed without the use of chemical processing meet the definition of natural. Between these two extremes, many dreadlocks fans consider their dreadlocks to be natural, as long as they have been created and maintained without the use of synthetic ingredients.
Some believe that natural dreadlocks are those that have been formed without the use of synthetic hair products.
The hair is usually kept combed, brushed, or combed to keep it tangle free. When the hair is not detangled regularly, it will form a tangle of tangles. Dreadlocks that form as a result of letting the hair tangle on its own, also called the careless method, is the simplest form of natural dreadlocks. It can take a long time, sometimes even years, for dreadlocks to form this way. Dreadlocks formed as a result of carelessness often vary greatly in thickness and density.
Backcombing is a quick way to create natural dreadlocks. The hair is first divided into even sections. Then each section is combed back, creating knots and tangles throughout the section. A natural dreadlock wax is sometimes applied to the finished sections to help the hair hold together. While this is an easy way to create dreadlocks, it is a lot of work and may require the help of another person.
Twisting is an effective method of creating dreadlocks. It works best on African hair. Natural dreadlocks are made by simply twisting sections of hair, which causes the hair to stay in place. To create symmetrical dreadlocks, this method is often done at a salon. Straight, straight hair usually doesn’t twist or lock properly.
Many people can create natural dreadlocks simply by rubbing their hair. A wool cap is used to rub the entire head, causing the hair to tangle and tangle. Dreadlocks can also be made by rubbing strands of hair between your hands. The section of hair is held between the palms of the hands and the hands are then rubbed back and forth until the clump of hair and dreadlocks form.
A chemical process can be used to aggressively alter the texture of the hair so that it forms dreadlocks more easily. This process is called permanent dread. Dreads formed from chemically altered hair are not natural dreads.