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Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks, also known as dreads or locs, are a hairstyle made of rope-like strands of hair. This is done by not combing the hair and allowing the hair to mat naturally or by twisting it manually. Over time the hair will form tight braids or ringlets.[1][2]

Not to be confused with Deadlock, Lock of hair, or Lovelock (hair).

List of hairstyles

Protective hairstyle

Braids

Box braids

Elflock

Cornrows

French braid

Polish plait

Media related to Dreadlocks at Wikimedia Commons

from Haverford University student blogs

Celtic Hair History

from the Washington Post

The cultural ramifications of dreadlocks

Dreadlocks Story – Documentary by Linda Aïnouche

Guardian article