Are you tired of having to cut, braid, twist, and style your son’s hair regularly? Then you might want to consider dreadlock styles. Also known as dreads or locs, these–although many people are born with them–are made by sectioning the hair, twisting or rolling each section, and leaving them to matte. There are numerous benefits to having your little man wear dreadlock styles.
First of all, they save you and him the stress of hair manipulation and constant styling which can result in breakage and shedding. Another reason is that dreadlock styles promote hair growth as there is less wear and tear which usually occurs from constant and incorrect hair manipulation and styling.
Locs are also versatile when it comes to styling with many of these styles being what you can easily do at home such as the following below:
1. BUBBLE BRAIDS LOCS
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This locs hairstyle is one that is done with skill and precision; the locs are deftly gathered together in singular bubble braids.
2. BARREL TWISTS
IMAGE SOURCE: @THEREAL_BRIIIIT
Beautiful, tidy, and well-groomed, this baby boy’s loc hairstyle is braided into three rows all back; the ends unloc’d are left out in a flare.
3. FADES AND LOCS
IMAGE SOURCE: @RICH_ROOTZ_LLC
This loc hairstyle features a lower part fade cut while the upper part is woven in barrel locs.
3. CHUNKY LOCS
IMAGE SOURCE: @TASHUANITY3LT.LLC
For the boy who doesn’t like to sit for long, this is the right pick of locs hairstyle for him. Section hair into 5 or 6, loc and he’s good to go.
4. THIN LOCS
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This loc hairstyle is thin and full, a sharp contrast from the one above. As long as your boy has the patience to sit through it, it makes for a very clean and cute hairstyle.
5. DOUBLE PONYTAIL
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The uniqueness of this hairstyle is unmatched as it perfectly alternates between a crown look and a double ponytail.
6. MEDIUM-SIZED LOCS
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Not too thin, not too thick, this size of locs is the perfect balance for a boy.
7. LOCS WITH CHUNKY ENDS
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The voluminous nature of these locs exudes a powerful and effortlessly stylish statement.
8. ALL-BACK TWISTS
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This beautiful all-back locs is delicately twisted into six rows with the ends neatly tucked in for comfort.
9. COMB COILS
The comb-coil loc hairstyle is distinctively characterized by its technique. It involves wrapping the hair around the teeth of the comb, giving a finish of soft, bouncy, healthy locs.
10. NEAT MIDDLE PART
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A neat straight line running through the middle of equally neat locs falling on both sides of the head is a sharp look for any boy.
11. FISHBACK LOCS
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Bold and beautiful, the fishback locs, cascading down your boy’s back embody strength and confidence.
12. LOC-HAWK
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You’ve seen mohawks, you’ve seen frohawks but if there’s one hairstyle that’s guaranteed to spiff up a boy’s loc look, it’s the striking loc-hawk.
13. RED AND BLACK
IMAGE SOURCE: @LOCDBYKIASHARENEE
A bit of color to a boy’s locs makes it worth the look.
14. BLONDE TIPS
IMAGE SOURCE: @MALYSSA_LOCD.IT
This loc look is perfect for the teenager who is going for a cool mature look.
15. CROWN LOCS
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Woven and tucked away from the face, the crown loc helps to accentuate your boy’s facial features.
16. BALD SIDES
IMAGE SOURCE: @NECI_LOCS
Here, the sides of the head are shaved almost bald while locs in front and in the middle neatly fall to the back; a suitable look for boys of all ages.
18. TWO-STRAND LOCS WITH COWRIES & BEADS
IMAGE SOURCE: @BRAIDEDBYWIRE
Whether clothes or locs, throwing in a bit of accessories always helps to light up a look.
19. LOW PONYTAIL LOC WITH SINGLE BANG
IMAGE SOURCE: @PATRONSTYLES
A single bang on a low ponytail loc gives just the right kind of manly vibes for a boy.
20. LOCS BUN
IMAGE SOURCE: @PINKYSKIDS
Whether it’s on a grown-up or a little boy, a man-bun will always be an on-point look.
21. PINEAPPLE PONYTAIL LOCS
IMAGE SOURCE: @TYNEELOCSNSTYLES
This hairstyle is twisted flat and pulled up with the ends flaring out in a fan look.
22. LARGE SINGLE TWISTS
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If having too many locs left out is a bother for your son, braid/twist the smaller locs together to form larger ones as in this image.
23. LOCS PONYTAIL
IMAGE SOURCE: @LOCNROLLBYCARMELI
The locs ponytail look is one that helps to boost a young boy’s confidence.
24. MICRO LOCS
IMAGE SOURCE: @THELOCTRIO
Regardless of length, your baby boy can always enjoy locs that pop.
25. HALF-UP HALF-DOWN
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This half-up half-down loc hairstyle involves stylishly twisting up the middle part in one large one while the locs by the sides are left to freely fall.
Another benefit of dreadlocks is that they save you salon money as you don’t have to spend so much on maintenance; for daily maintenance, you can use products like Aunt Jackie’s Curls & Coils Kids EBlast Vitamin E & Flaxseed Nourishing Scalp Remedy.
