Types of Dreadlocks
December 10th, 2006There are different types of dreadlocks ranging from temporary to permanent and there are different methods for making permanent dreadlocks. Here is a list of the types of dreadlocks, the best hair type, hair length and the best products to use. Backcombing and twisting are the easiest methods for making dreadlocks. Other sites explain how to make dreadlocks but in our book we make it easy.
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Type
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Permanent/Temporary
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Best Hair Type
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Hair Length
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Best Products
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Backcombing
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Permanent
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All Types
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Longer than 3 inches
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DreadHead
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Twisting
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Permanent
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Highly Textured African Hair
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Between 4-8 inches
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Knatty Dread
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Twist & Pin
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Permanent
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Highly Textured African Hair
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Between 3-6 inches
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Knatty Dread
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Brush Rubbing
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Permanent
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Highly Textured African Hair
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Less than 2 inches
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Knatty Dread
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Twist & Rip
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Permanent
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Caucasian
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Between 7-12 inches
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DreadHead
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Dread Perms
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Permanent
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Caucasian or Asian
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Any Length
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No Brand
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Temporary Dreadlocks
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Temporary - last 2 weeks - 1 month
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All Types
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Any Length
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Temporary Dreadlocks
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