{"id":229665,"date":"2021-05-25T14:18:09","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T13:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=229665"},"modified":"2021-05-25T14:43:23","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T13:43:23","slug":"20-south-african-dreadlocks-styles-for-men-and-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/20-south-african-dreadlocks-styles-for-men-and-women\/","title":{"rendered":"20 South African Dreadlock Styles for Men and Women"},"content":{"rendered":"
Unlike before, dreadlock styles have become much more acceptable around the world. The most important aspect of this cultural shift is that it is no longer a male-dominated hairdo because women have gotten in on the act. South African dreadlock styles are unique in the sense that they are not only expressive but are also inspirational. Dreadlocks are your go-to hairstyle when you want to make a bold style statement.<\/p>\n
Despite having negative spiritual connotations in some parts of Africa, dreadlocks seem to be the current ultimate fashion trend. What makes it more amazing is the fact that irrespective of your facial structure and hair type, there is a perfect dreadlock style for you. <\/span>If you fall into that category of people who think locking your hair is an opportunity to overlook proper hair grooming, you are wrong. Although locking your hair gives you the freedom of not having to always loosen and braid your hair, it is also important to care for your dreads.<\/span><\/p>\n Allowing your dreadlocks to look dirty and unkempt is bad for your hair and also doesn’t speak well of your personal hygiene. So, if you are seeking a variety of deadlock styles that will fit your face, bring out your individuality, and enable you to project your essence, you just clicked on the right article. You will also learn how to care for the locks.<\/span><\/p>\n While it is possible to historically link the origin of dreadlocks to a particular culture or civilization, there is a fact to be noted. Every natural hair, if left unattended, would simply be matted together, forming dreadlocks on its own accord. As such, the fact that primitive man did not have access to a comb or hair tools, one could assume that there was more than one person with deadlocks in every culture or civilization.<\/p>\n However, trying to trace the history of dreadlocks would lead you to several fronts. Depending on your source, it can either lead you to India or Egypt as the origin of the hairstyle. We would lean towards an Egyptian origin with archaeological discoveries revealing that ancient pharaohs (mummies) wore dreadlocks.<\/p>\nHistory And Evolution Of Dreadlocks Over The Years<\/strong><\/h2>\n