Viking dreadlocks style has been popular ever since the TV series ‘Vikings’ premiere. Vikingѕ, the men оf the sea, the Nоrdiс adventurers are knоwn for brаvеrу, аggrеѕѕivеnеѕѕ, аnd a desire tо win аnd thе best оr thе fighting ѕurvivоrѕ at the wоrѕt оf thеir time. Yоu dоn’t hаvе tо live in thе Miklаgааrd of Nоrdiс mуthоlоgу tо style уоur drеаdlосkѕ like Viking men.

History of Viking Dreads

In history, the Vikings were Norse explorers famed especially for their ruthlessness in combat and appearance. Although there are quite a few debates regarding the savage image that we associate the Viking Age with, there’s no doubt that their looks are one of a kind.

The history of Viking’s dreadlocks is varied and differs depending on who you ask. Some claim that dreadlocks originated in India (unlike most who cite Egypt as their birthplace) with the dreadlocked deity Shiva and his followers.

It can be possible that the spirituality origin of dreadlocks in Indian culture. However, the first archaeological proof of people wearing dreadlocks came from Egypt, where Archeologists found dreadlocks intact with the recovered mummies.

Regardless of origin, almost every culture wore dreadlocks at some time. For example, Roman accounts stated that the Celts wore their hair ‘like snakes.’ The Germanic tribes and Vikings were also known to wear their hair in dreadlocks.

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church monks have worn dreadlocks, the Nazarites of Judaism, Qalandri’s Sufi’s, the Sadhu’s of Hinduism, and the Dervishes of Islam, and many more! There are even strong suggestions that many early Christians wore dreadlocks, most notably Sampson, who had seven hair locks, which gave him his inhuman strength.

How to Do Viking Dreads

Viking dreads for men have become famous for those who want to try dreadlocks for a relatively long time. Viking style dreads use extensions or hair weave to create a beautiful natural hairstyle that emulates actual loss. If you’re interested in trying dreaded Viking hair, check out the following steps: