i was just wondering why people decide to get dread locks, i mean i can't understand why people want to knot there hair. personally i find long silky hair extremely attractive and don't really get dreads....i'm not trying to offend anyone because a lot of dreads are v cool...just wondering thats all
well why do you find long silky hair attractive? its the same question, its all down to personal taste. I also find long straight hair quite attractive, as well as various other hair styles. Apart from liking the look, a lot of people get them because they feel it is the natural state of hair (which is undeniable) and they want to live a more natural lifestyle. Others have religious reasons.
yeah i spose, but i don't get why people would knot there hair, it looks really uncomfortable to me...
wow I just wrote a long post about this stuff somewhere else lol. ok, my hair is in dreadlocks because it is the most natural form of hair. When our creator made us we did not have these products that made our hair smoothed and conditioned. This is something created by man. Dreadlocks also symbolize a person coming closer to their creator and devoting themselves to following him/her. I have a lot of things in my life that I do to show my creator my respect and commitment to improving earth and my life in general. Thats just a basic sum of it. My fingers are tired from typing hours about it lol.
I don't know weather to laugh or to edit it.. ok, I'll laugh, its meant to be cute not offensive right? lol teeeheeeheeeheee...
The first time I had dreads, my main reason in getting them was my hair was dreading on it's own and I was tired of ripping my hair out every time I brushed it. That's still a factor now that I have them again, but it's also a spiritual thing for me. I feel closer to my wild, primitive spirit, closer to the Earth and God. I feel in touch with a part of me I can't reach without dreads. It's hard to explain to someone who has never experienced it.
My locks really keep me grounded. It reminds me of who I am and where I came from. I think our society separates ourselves from nature and where we came from on purpose. It is not about vanity for me....it's about embracing and recognizing what's inside of me.
I just started dreading my hair and I have a few reasons for doing so. They're easy to care for after they mature (I'm a stay at home mom with a 4 yr old and another about to be born any day now...ease and simplicity is something I strive for!) It's very Celtic (that's a spiritual thing for me). It's more natural which is also spiritual and this seems just another step in a more natural lifestyle. And, last but certainly not least...I LOVE how they look! I do like running my hands through silky hair. But, I also love the feel of dreads. A lot of people don't realize this but they're actually pretty soft. So, they're fun to play with. Dreading your hair isn't a quick decision. After the hair locks it's almost impossible to reverse it without cutting your hair off. It takes commitment and desire for it. *hugs* Jessie
I did it because it feels right... its felt right since i first saw someone with them and wanted them and it feels right now i have them. Sometimes id like to have long silky hair but only because im the kind of person who ALWAYS changes their hair... this is the longest ive kept a hair style in about 5 years and ive had them for only a year.
As far as uncomfortable goes, they could get uncomfortable, but that never bothers me. Dreads are my favorite out of all the hairstyles I've had in my life. It's understandable why people wouldn't understand why you would want knots in your hair. I personally didn't do it to get closer to god or anything like that. I love the hairstyle, I think it looks interesting, artistic, and exotic, and you can do a lot with it. At the same time, I like straight hair as well. But there's nothing wrong with mixing it up a bit and changing your style and appearance. Sometimes I wish I could have like 3 heads so that I could have a few different hairstyles at the same time...lol.
I decided to get dreads last year, I thought it would be good for my body and soul seeing as I had just gone through a very painful break up and had alot of bad energy floating around. I have very long, black hair which I just let do whatever it wants to and my poor mutha spent 7 hours dreading it. I went and looked in the mirror and instantly I knew it wasn't me, I wasn't meant to have dreads, or not then anyway. I looked like a different person and I wasn't ready for such a change. So I had to spend the next 4 hours getting them out. I think dreads are wonderful but for me, the way my hair is feels just as natural and spiritual.
Why I got them????? cause I was naive and wanted them cause I liked them... foolish! hehehe why i keep them!.. now that dives into my spirituality, but it would take a long time to explain. my hair has been with me along my journey and holds much love and compassion within them! they have grown and changed as I change, they also teach me.... how to be patient, not worry of my appearance.. live my truth, and how to not become attached. and much much more!.. I could explain further if u like.. but i'l stop for now.
I started with dreads the same reason buddah did-i likes they way they looked. But I kept em because it has taught me patience-a big aspect of the rasta life. Also b/c it sets me out from society and like stated before it is the most natural form of hair. I feel much more in touch with not only the earth and JAH, but also myself. Having dreads has completely opened me up to a totally different lifestyle and way of thinking. As far as em being uncomfortable-sometimes they get that way while tryin to sleep, but sometimes I can almost use em as a pillow-need em to get alil longer before that will really work. But to each his own-I wont judge someone if they have straight hair or no hair or knotty hair-whatever works for that person. Everyone is beatiful in their own way and thats what makes everyone so great! Happy Dreading...
