Dreads can be a very bold and brave move for a new hairstyle for men – especially if you are not used to having long hair. Dreads can come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and lengths- dreaded mohawk, deaded fade, dreadlock bun,  etc.  which means that you can play around to suit your gender or personality.

However, gone are the days when dreadlocks were simply for black men or those living a more bohemian lifestyle. Every man can try the dreadlock style at least once in a lifetime!

If you are worried about upkeep or the maintenance – then don’t! Dreads are easy to maintain and keep in good condition.

How to Maintain Your Dreads

If you are considering adding dreadlocks hairstyles to your look then the good news is that they are very easy to maintain.

Forget needing to brush your hair every day or having to go for a regular chop at the hairdressers. By embracing the low effort and low upkeep mantra it simply adds to the overall look.

• Keep it clean: Despite what many may think – the key to good looking and well-behaved dreads is to keep them clean. Clean hair actually dreads-up faster than dirty.
• Pick a product: You will need to pay attention to the product that you choose to use. Whilst shampoos may ‘wash’ hair they often don’t leave it squeaky clean. Lots leave residues and scents which are the enemy of smooth and tight dreads.
• High and dry: After washing, make sure that you dry your hair as quickly and as much possible. Not only can damp dreads smell horrible, leaving hair damp or wet can also cause weakness could result in breakage. Dry as much water out of your hair as you can, using several towels if needed, and then air dry or use a hair dryer to finish off.
• In mint condition: Another cause of dreadlock breakage is lack of moisture in the hair. If you have long dreads, you will already know how heavy they can get. To avoid breakage, use a specialist dread cream which will condition the hair, considering taking a nutritional supplement to boost the health of your locks or keep them shorter to avoid so much weight.