Dreads Hairstyle: Changing from straight hair to Locs hairstyle

Dreads hairstyle is the ultimate hair game-changer, unrivaled in their uniqueness and ability to express one’s individuality. Dreadlocks are most manageable and stylish on Type 4C hair. To achieve this, Hippie Buddha researched how to transform straight hair into Type 4C hair, eventually unveiling a new perm technique to the world, known as the Afro perm.

Straight hair to Dreads hairstyle (1)

There are several ways to achieve dreads hairstyle from straight hair. Today, we will discuss the method of creating dreadlocks after transforming straight hair into a 4C texture with an Afro perm.
First, we’ll do the Afro perm before proceeding with the locs.

To create a 4C hair type from straight hair, use the Buddha Black Afro Perm Kit. For a tutorial on the Afro perm process, refer to the article on the Lab Blog or the secret tutorial included in your Buddha Black Afro Perm Kit!

Straight hair to Dreads hairstyle (2)

After the Afro perm is complete, comb out the coils while they’re wet. After completely drying your hair and combing it out with a brush, you will have the 4C hair type needed for dreadlocks. Then, you can complete the dreads hairstyle using the Buddha White Dreads Kit.

The public tutorials on the Lab Blog and the secret tutorials included in the kits sold at the Hippie Buddha shop are designed to make it easy for beginners to do an Afro perm and dreads hairstyle. However, keep in mind that the quality will be completely different from what a professional can achieve.

If you want a perfect hairstyle, make a reservation through a consultation with Hippie Buddha!

Maintaining and caring for dreads

Maintaining a neat dreads hairstyle requires proper care.

1. Re-twisting Dreads Strands:
   ■ To prevent dread strands from tangling together, they need to be re-twisted. By grabbing a single locs and twisting it, you can prevent the strands from intertwining and maintain a neat dreads hairstyle.
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2. Keeping Hair and Scalp Clean:
   ■ If you have locs and do no wash your hair, you cannot maintain a healthy scalp. This can lead scalp issues, so shampooing is essential. The shampoo developed by Hippie Buddha focuses on excellent cleansing power to ensure no residual shampoo remains on your scalp. You can find Hippie Buddha’s shampoo at the Hippie Buddha shop!
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3. Regular maintenance:
   ■ Typically, locs need to be maintained every 3-4 months. This involves transforming newly grown hair back into dreads strands. If you don’t maintain your hair for a long time, it can become tangled, and you may have to untangle it or cut it off. To prevent this, it is recommended to visit the Hippie Buddha shop for regular maintenance, or use the Dreads Maintenance Kit that will soon be released by Hippie Buddha for DIY maintenance.

Conclusion

The dreads hairstyle has a long history and has established itself as a stylish and unique hairstyle in the present day. This hairstyle can be created in various lengths, colors, and thicknesses according to individual style and preference. Dreads hairstyles are popular worldwide and are chosen by people from various ages, ethnicities, and cultures. If you’re considering it, why not dive into the world of dreads hairstyle with Hippie Buddha??

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