20+ Fresh Men’s Dreadlocks Styles for 2022

Dreadlocks are nothing new — in fact, they’ve been around for decades. They’ve definitely stood the test of time up until now, but are there any fresh, modern twists on this classic cut for the modern man?

There most certainly are! In this gallery of 10 fresh dreadlock styles, we’re going to walk you through our favorite dreadlock haircuts, giving you plenty of inspiration for your own style!

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Irregular Strands

Contrary to popular belief, dreadlocks don’t need to hang down to your hips. If you’re looking to combine the timeless energy of locks with something a little more practical, these short, irregular strands might be the choice for you.

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Tyga’s Locks

Who better to take locks inspiration from than rapper Tyga? These medium-length, curly dreadlocks exude youth and confidence. Again, the bun/ponytail motif is coming in to tidy things up.

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Dyed Dreadlocks

If you want to add some more flare to your next dreadlock style, why not opt for a little hair dye? Here, the stark contrast between light, bleached hair and a very dark, natural hair color creates the impression of added texture.

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Thin Hair Tapered Temple

Until now, you might not have seen a single dreadlock hairstyle with any tapering at all. Well, here you have it. Pretty cool, right?

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Free Falling Afro Dreads with Mid Fade

Quite a fancy look with the neckline being all faded into wings with that slit making it very fancy on the back with the top being all dreadlocked for that neat look. The sides are mid-faded into the beard that balances the look quite well.

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Undercut Dreads with Dyed Ends

Now, these dreadlocks have been around for a while now, as you can see from the length. In this example, they’ve done a very clean line-up detailing and I love the short-long contrast here.