Why do black Africans like to wear dreadlocks?

Many black people have dreadlocks, and dreadlocks have indeed become one of the most fashionable hairstyles in China. They look cool and fashionable. So why do Africans like to wear dreadlocks so much? First, it can adapt to the extremely water-scarce environment in Africa. Let’s take a look at the hair of black people. Many black hair are naturally curly. Moreover, many areas in Africa lack water in part of the season or most of the year. There is not enough fresh water to wash the hair. Such a curly hair that is full of head secretions is simply unbearable. It is a breeding ground for bad things such as head mites to breed. They freely eat the human secretions on their hair in the gaps between their curly hair, causing severe itching in the heads of African people in water-scarce areas. So these black people braided their hair tightly together, then fixed it with mud and butter and rolled it into a round stick. This was the prototype of dreadlocks. Second, reduce the interference of parasites. Today, some primitive tribes in Africa still retain this primitive method. This method can not only reduce the living space of small bugs on curly hair, but also reduce the frequency of hair washing during seasons of water shortage. , it can also expose more of the scalp to help dissipate heat. It kills three birds with one stone, so it is loved by many black people. Third, it was spread by sailors’ voyages. Sailors who have been drifting at sea for months or even years have also discovered the benefits of convenience. They also lack fresh water and rarely have the luxury to wash their hair with fresh water, resulting in extremely poor head conditions. The benefits of wearing dreadlocks are the same as those of African black people just mentioned. As a result, dreadlocks were brought to all parts of the world with the casual voyage and became popular. Today's dreadlocks have gone from a little trick used to make life easier to a fashionable symbol of individuality. Nowadays, many dreadlocks in China are made with a wig, which can extend the retention time of the dreadlocks. Fourth, the braids are cleaner, less likely to get messy, and have better texture. In fact, braiding dreadlocks is time-consuming. Depending on the number of braids and different styles, even a skilled braider will take five to ten hours to do it.