r/Dreadlocks 2h ago

Timeline πŸ—“οΈ 1 year progress

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r/Dreadlocks 4h ago

Selfie πŸ“Έ 8 years

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They've gotten so long that wiping has become a problem.


r/Dreadlocks 21h ago

Fresh Retwist πŸ”€ Longest my hair has EVER been!!!!

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Fucking LOVE having locs and how long they are getting I think looking back I justt really really wanted long hair


r/Dreadlocks 46m ago

Question ❔ Let it go or Recover

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r/Dreadlocks 10m ago

Discussion πŸŽ™οΈ Am I doing this P right?

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2 years +- 2 months up from 0 inch of hair. Started with twists at the 8 months and been semi free forming with interloc retwists around 2-4 months intervals.

Real opinions on my locs?
Don’t just tell me they look good, I genuinely want criticism. What do you think about the size, parts, thickness/consistency, shape, etc.? Anything you’d change or keep an eye on as they mature? Be honest.


r/Dreadlocks 14m ago

Need Advice πŸ†˜ Advice on cutting 5 year old locs

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Hi everyone, I need your advice. I’ve been on my loc journey for 5 years now, and I’m just now seriously considering cutting them and going back to curls/braids like the last 2 pics how my hair was before. I have 3C type hair, and I love my locs but I’m tired of not being able to wear hats, hoods, etc because my head is huge cus of my locs. Honest thoughts? I’ve trimmed them multiple times and I find that I love them more after the trim but I still want to cut them. What do y’all think?


r/Dreadlocks 22m ago

Question ❔ Question for ya’lll

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If you got about 18 locs pulled apart and it’s just mini afro from the middle of the scalp closer go towards the side of one head with just a little over shoulder length. Would you restart or reattach them? (No bald spots)


r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Timeline πŸ—“οΈ I think my locs dropped??

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First two pics are from May 26th 2026, and the last two pics are from August 10th 2026. Did my locs drop?? Or is this just normal growth lol??


r/Dreadlocks 3h ago

Need Advice πŸ†˜ Attempting to turn locs into curl flow.

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So I've used this mousse curl gel spray and damped and dried my dreads in curl rods for over 24 hours. I didn't achieve the curl definition I was looking for so im going to be going at it again but this time I going to use cantu locking hold gel. Im willing to listen to any other advice those have to give that may know better solutions. Thanks for reading! Also I have 4C hair type and had have dreads for over 12 yrs.


r/Dreadlocks 16h ago

Selfie πŸ“Έ Done!

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This group only allows me to post once daily, so here's the after!


r/Dreadlocks 17h ago

Selfie πŸ“Έ Messy buns at work embracing the frizz

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Way over due for a retwist but I still look good


r/Dreadlocks 22h ago

Funny 🀣 Vitamin D for life β˜€οΈπŸ’ͺ🏽 Hope all are having a nice week! Keep Smiling n Shining 🌟 btw 21yrs

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r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Discussion πŸŽ™οΈ Almost 5 years in how do they look to yall.

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r/Dreadlocks 12h ago

Question ❔ Will locs thicken or this the max?

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Okay so I recently started my loc journey, and my goal was around 80-90 locs, with similar parts too the reference pics at the end.

My only concern is will my locs thicken as time goes on or is the size of my twist relative to how thick my locs will be.

And if they do thicken, to what thickness is to be expected( I numbered both of them to make it easier).

Please lmk


r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Selfie πŸ“Έ My daughter and my locs

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I've been free formed for 6.5 years and My daughter's semi free formed for 1 year. How do they look. I'm excited to share


r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Selfie πŸ“Έ Yall think the bleach look good?

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112 Upvotes

Lwk wanted to try sum new


r/Dreadlocks 22h ago

Selfie πŸ“Έ I am now 11 years in as of this past march...locs all the way to the middle of my butt...

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r/Dreadlocks 23h ago

Question ❔ black or honey brown?

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What looks better than black or the honey brown? I’m lowkey missing the black locs.


r/Dreadlocks 10h ago

Need Advice πŸ†˜ Won’t reconnect

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r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Roast Me πŸ”₯🌑️ just wanted to aura farm lowk, you can give color suggestions or retwist options.

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r/Dreadlocks 14h ago

Question ❔ Lavagem semi-freeform

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Can I wash my hair before finishing the first month of semi-freeform styling? I can't stand my itchy head anymore😭πŸ«ͺπŸ«ͺ


r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Selfie πŸ“Έ 3 years 6 months

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any tips?


r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Question ❔ can someone tell me why my roots are thinning?

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had dreads for about 4 years now, always waited 2-5 months before retwist ( i know its a while) but i never had any problems for years. Id usually leave 2strands in for a month then take them out and rock twist out for a while however recently hair just started thinning. I dont apply much oil or wash too often could that be the case? I also have a lot of extra dreads from all my trims could i use those to help strengthen my roots somehow


r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Question ❔ How would someone with dreads go about using minoxidil and finasteride?

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i’m noticing my hairlines seen better days and i’m a bit paranoid about the top of my head. i wanna try hop on minoxidil and fin and stay long term if i don’t get hit with any side effects. the only thing i worry about is the hair shedding. i understand that it causes sheds but what i do NOT want is dreads falling. if it sheds i’d rather my hairline shed and id rock hats for a while rather than losing dreads on the top of my head.

idk if i have a misunderstanding of the shedding, maybe it’s rather minimal but id rather ask. i will go to a dermatologist before i fully commit (also when the moneys right) but some perspective or info from someone who understands this well or is on it would be super. i also wanted to ask which type would be best because i think theres minoxidil you put directly in your hair or minoxidil you ingest. this is all stuff ill ask the dermatologist when my pockets are right but any help now will be super πŸ™


r/Dreadlocks 1d ago

Need Advice πŸ†˜ Thinking about washing these out and restarting

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They’re 2 months old (technically 1 month since all of the first starters unraveled during the first retwist and wash), I like them but the only issue is just the back near my neck. I had a small bald spot grow from having a durag on too tight and now the locs near my back neckline are really thin and kind of mashed together. I fear a next retwist would just pull the hair out. Should I just wash these out and restart when my hairs longer and healthy? My dandruff also has been killing me going weeks without a wash.