Do You Really Need A Loctician To Grow Dreadlocks?

Do You Really Need A Loctician To Grow Dreadlocks?
What is the safest, fastest and most effective way to get
dreadlocks? Hire a loctician - a hairstylist specializing
in dreadlocks.

A loctician will help or guide you through the process of
growing dreadlocks. They create "buds" or handmade "baby"
dreadlocks with your hair using different techniques such
as the palm roll, 2-stand method, Sista Locs, and others.
They continue to provide maintenance until your hair
matures into dreadlocks.

It could take up to six months after the first visit before
you have a head full of strong dreadlocks. Depending on
the texture of your hair, you may need to visit your
loctician two to four times a month. At a cost anywhere
between thirty-five and seventy-five dollars each
appointment, using a loctician can become expensive.

Locticians work out of their home, make house calls, or
mostly work in a beauty salon. Currently no licensing or
certification exists for locticians. Make sure you choose
one with training or experience with natural hair and
dreadlocks.

Here are five ways a loctician will help you grow
dreadlocks:

1. Skip "ugly" stage if taking the natural route. The
"natural route" means let your hair grow wild until it
creates dreadlocks. In about three to six months your hair
will create a big nappy curly afro eventually changing into
dreadlocks. Though the afro may look beautiful and powerful
to you, to others it gives the impression you just don't
give a damn.

A loctician can eliminate this stage by creating dreadlocks
through twisting or backcombing. Your "handmade"
dreadlocks will look more presentable during the time it
takes for your hair to start locking itself.

2. Only want dreadlocks for a day, week, or month. A
loctician can twist you hair into any dreadlock style you
want. Do not confuse this with real dreadlocks ' a twist
is simply stands of hair forced to stick together with wax
or a similar substance. You can change hairstyle by
shampooing the wax out of your hair or untwisting the
locks. However, mature dreadlocks require cutting if you
want to change your hairstyle.

3. You need scalp treatment because of itching. Sometimes
it's great to have a loctician shampoo and oil your hair or
dreadlocks. Not only does this helps your scalp but is
meditative and relaxing.

4. Remove damages caused by hair relaxers and other
chemicals. You may have used chemicals in the past and
need help getting your hair back to a natural state. A
loctician should be able to help you accomplish this goal.

5. Looking for a variety of different styles. You want to
see the many different styles and ways people are wearing
dreadlocks. A loctician should have pictures of past work
as well has explain each technique or process.

You do not need a loctician to grow dreadlocks, their role
is to help the process and make sure you get what you want
from your experience of growing dreadlocks.

When looking for a good loctician, get good referrals, ask
many questions, and don't be afraid to change loctician if
you are not getting the service you expect.

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For more information on growing dreadlocks and creating a
prosperous life with them visit
http://www.howtogrowdreadlocks.com .