Some of the earliest depictions of dreadlocks date back as far as 3600 years to the minoan civilization one of europe s earliest civilizations centered in crete now part of greece.
Long matted dreadlocks.
While dreadlocks became popular in the western world through the rise of the rastafari movement in jamaica in the 1960s and the spread of both the philosophy and the hairstyle through reggae musicians like bob marley intentionally wearing hair in long matted strands actually dates back much earlier in human history.
Frescoes discovered on the aegean island of thera modern santorini greece depict individuals with long braided hair or long dreadlocks.
Place the comb a few inches several centimeters from the end of the tangled hair and brush downward.
Well dreadlocks are rope like clumps of hair formed by your hair getting matted together.
Once your dreadlocks mature you should wash them only with 100 natural shampoos like the ones offered at morrocco method since they won t leave any resides on them also only after they have matured you can use 100 natural conditioners like the floating lotus conditioner or pearl essence crème conditioner to keep your locks in good shape.
Dreadlocks have historically been found to be associated with ancient greek aztec senegalese buddhist and rastafari cultures.
Dreadlocks were also worn by spartan hoplites as part of their battle dress and by ephors spartan magistrates.
Repeat until the entire length of your hair is combed.
For long or thick severely matted hair this may take an hour or more.
As a result this will prevent itchiness.
Though they are now mainly linked to african culture and identity people from all races do sport their hair in dreadlocks.