How to start dreads

Let’s begin by clarifying that there’s no such thing as the perfect amount of dreadlocks.

There is no set amount that will give you the best dreads like the ones you pinned on Pinterest.

Every head of hair is unique in the same way that art is unique.

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Be confident that your dreads will look amazing if you do your part to take good care of them.

With that said, I think that before jumping into the dreadlock journey most people already have an idea of what they want their hair to look like.

And since it’s a long-term commitment, I think it’s smart to plan it out. It beats having to brush out your locs and starting all over!

At the same time though, I don’t think you should set your heart on a specific number.

With your preferred dreadlock-look in mind, ask yourself three questions:

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What kind of hair do you have?

Hair density and the texture of your hair play a major role in determining how many dreads you could end up with.

People who have coarse and thick hair can have up to 200 dreads without a

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