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How to Care for Dreadlocks

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Learn tips and techniques on making dreadlocks, products for maintaining, shampooing and conditioning dreads, sleeping in dreadlocks, lice warnings and how to cut off dreadlocks in this free hair video series.

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Summary: As reggae music became more popular in the United States in the 1970s, many people began to associate dreadlocks with the Rasta image. But dreadlocks have had a significant place in the cultural and religious histories of many civilizations throughout the world. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Vikings, Celts, Aztecs, Sadhus, Nazirites, early Christians, Germanic tribes, Pacific Ocean peoples, Dervishes of Islam, and of course, Rastafarians throughout the Caribbean, just to name a few, have all worn dreadlocks, and for many of these cultures the hairstyle represents a deep spiritual devotion.

In this series of free instructional video clips you'll learn tips and techniques for dreadlock care. Expert Natalie Manke offers advice to those thinking of “dreading” their hair, including what styling tools and products you’ll need to start the process and maintain healthy dreads. She discusses the lengths and types of hair that work best for dreadlocks, what to expect as your dreads mature, and even demonstrates a method of repairing a broken dreadlock. Following the tips in these free video clips will help you maintain and enjoy your dreadlocks for years to come.

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Expert: Natalie has had her dreadlocks for over four years and is very happy with them and plans to keep them for a long long time.

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