Artificial dreadlocks: types, selection and care
Every girl at least once comes up with the idea of changing her appearance. Brave, daring, informal individuals prefer to make so-called dreadlocks. Today, beauty salons offer several types of hairstyles using natural or artificial materials, as well as various techniques for braiding and dyeing hair.
Varieties
Dreadlocks, or dreadlocks, are tightly braided braids that are characterized by firm tangling. Plus, the craftsmen use several types of additional material, as well as various forms of weaving.
For example, "de dreadlocks" are a safe type of hand made. The hairstyle has a spiral twisted shape, tapering towards the ends. Despite this, it turns out to be quite voluminous - This is due to the withdrawal of two pieces from one pigtail, respectively, out of 50 you get 100 full-fledged dreadlocks.
The group of artificial forms includes:
- classic - have a similar texture to natural ones;
- "Ja dreadlocks" - using machine manufacturing; they are distinguished by smoothness, sophistication, point weaving is characteristic of them;
- "Trash" or "light" - imply a double weaving method that can be done by hand.
For the manufacture of these types of hairstyles, masters resort to the use of synthetic kanekalon (hair). It is woven in various ways into the client's natural strands. Such dreadlocks are worn for about 3 months, and unravel on their own.
Dreloki are also woven into short hair. For example, it is enough to be 8 cm in length to attach the fake strands. Plus, this will create additional volume and length.
Customers can choose from a huge range of kanekalon shades, you can even combine several tones at once.
De dreadlocks made of artificial felt are distinguished by a bright shade under the light of ultraviolet radiation, as well as softness, fluffiness, outwardly unlike natural hair, however, the price of such material is very high.
The industrial look dreadlocks have a springy, flexible structure with a fantastic look. To do this, you need to weave a strong wire into the braid. True, it subsequently gives the wearer some discomfort.
Synthetic women's dreadlocks are also presented in ready-made wigs, hairpieces, and individual blanks. Such elements are easy to weave into your own strands without the help of specialists.
Weaving methods
There are many ways to braid natural braids. The basis is the standard number of braids - from 25 to 60. They, in turn, are tightly braided, twisted, sometimes combed several times, rolled like felt boots, with the help of friction they turn into thin braids that are beautifully spread over the shoulders or fit into an unusual hairstyle with using hairpins / hairpins / clips.
The period of wearing dangerous dreadlocks is very long, the main thing is to make light adjustments by braiding the regrown hairs. As a disadvantage, one can single out the impossibility of combing independently.
Methods for weaving safe dreadlocks:
- braiding by hand;
- tucked in with a hook or string;
- combing technique;
- twisting / tearing a lock;
- "Neglect";
- weaving with lengthening;
- rubbing with a brush / wool;
- rolling / twisting of each curl;
- permanent curling;
- weaving with twisting.
Creating an unusual hairstyle requires accuracy, so the process can take several hours or even days. - depending on the complexity of the chosen method. Dreadlocks suggest a graceful and durable structure of each strand, so that on the very first day the hairstyle does not creep, the hairs do not stick out.
Experts recommend contacting professional craftsmen who guarantee a long-lasting effect without harming the health of natural curls.
How to care?
Caring for artificial cannulas involves washing with a specific emollient shampoo once a week. After that, the surface is lubricated with a specially developed compound for dreadlocks. Any drying is prohibited (hairdryer, air conditioner).
If several hairs are knocked out of the overall picture, they must be adjusted with an ordinary crochet hook, in addition, it is allowed to braid the root part.
Dreadlocks are an unusual hairstyle not only for women, but also for men. Thanks to artificial materials, the structure of your own hair remains intact. In addition, safe dreadlocks can be painted in any color without harm to health. Today, masters provide an opportunity to abandon dense weaving - they can be attached to hairpins, hairpins. Alternatively, there are overhead or curls twisted from threads.
Experts recommend purchasing so-called accessories in specialized stores or beauty salons. So you will be sure of the quality and reliability of the chosen element for your image.
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