So now you can get them in clip-ons. You can get them custom made from Jungle Dreads. They’re handmade with Australian Merino wool. Here’s a quote from their website:
Felt dread locks are a great way to have fun with your hair without the permanence or destruction of getting real dreads. They are created from wool so they are soft and natural. The dreads are all made by hand so you can choose any color, length, thickness or style you want. Below are some ideas and examples to get you started. If you have any questions please contact us.
They come in 62 different colors. They have three unique styles: Transitions, Twists, Leaves & Flowers. (Yes, leaves and flowers.)
The statement that locs are permanent is a myth, although taking out locs can be very time-consuming and difficult for some. I’m still trying to figure out what they meant by locs being “destructive?” As far as the whole Jungle Dread thing is concerned, I’d say that they’re neat coming from an artistic perspective, although I can care less for the name of the product. Whoever thought of this idea is creative nonetheless. The hairstyle in the picture to the left has even inspired me to make a new art piece.
This product makes me have an even greater appreciation for real locs that are created on kinky hair, as locs created on kinky hair cannot be duplicated on any other texture NATURALLY (as in without any major, unnatural manipulations). What do you think?
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Interesting article. I can only assume they are mainly targeting a anglo-saxon audience (although I’m sure they’ll take anyone’s money) therefore “destruction” may accurately describe the process by which some chose to obtain locs. Although backcombing/neglect/crocheting are the common methods for non-blacks to achieve locs (along with some blacks); many are not wise to the ways of the ‘dread’… When someone uses afro/curly perm, glue, egg whites, hairspray and any other man made adhesives to make their not so kinky hair kink-up it can be looked at a destructive. Just my opinion.
The website sounds very, very questionable. First, there is absolutely nothing destructive about dreads, and it has been proven time and time again that dreadlocks are also not permanent. Both are common misconceptions. In my humble, but frank opinion if you are going to sell a product you would want to first get your facts right so you don’t look like you’re trying to push a product by using deceptive and misleading statements.
i believe the term jungle also comes from the music. the jungle DnB rave dance techno crowds are usually ones who favour this sort of look. i don’t think it’s meant to be derogatory at all.
@himmy: white kids tend to backcomb and rip and do all kinds of horrible ish to their hair that makes dreadlocks destructive for THEM – and then they also comb them out…. one of my friends (who is white) did it after having her hair locked for six years and her hair was FRIED when it was done!
Thats dope…
Couldn?t be written any better. Reading this post reminds me of my old room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this article to him. Pretty sure he will have a good read. Thanks for sharing!
Took me time to look over all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be Altogether pragmatic to me and I am trustworthy to all the commenters here! It’s each nice when you can not solely be educated, but also entertained! I’m sure you had horseplay critique this article.