DreadLocks: What is your first impression?

Only some few people can carry this look. Some people looks dirty and look "smelly" with it!

I have read all responses and find that most people think dreadlocks are "cool". I am an old southern lady, but I try very hard not to be judgemental of people's looks in their hair or dress. I am glad to know that you take care to keep your hair clean. That is commendable. Some people do not do that and when they have dreadlocks that can be distressing to look at. I confess to you that most of the time when I see dreadlocks I automatically think "dirty". I know this is not you and I am sorry I feel that way, it just hits me immediately when I see it. Especially when their clothes are unkempt and dirty looking. Soap is cheap and there is no excuse for being dirty. You also said that it costs to maintain your hair properly. No one should get these locks without knowing beforehand what they are getting into timewise and moneywise. If they can't afford it and don't have sufficient time to invest in their hair they shouldn't get them. I am curious - don't you ever just want to take your fingers and run them through your hair? That would drive me crazy I think lol. BTW - the things that I can't abide are people who smell bad because of not washing themselves, inappropriate dress and boys whose pants are falling off. Ridiculous! Offensive language is also a turn-off. Best of luck to you.

if only it would look good on me i'd definitely try it. but i have huge face (huge head, thin body like betty boop, hahahah...) and i was told i can't wear my hair away from my face like pony tails without bangs, or it would emphasize my big face a lot. dread locks pull your hair out of your face and it stays in that position. not to mention it's too expensive here especially the maintenance. so whenever i see people with dread locks i'd think, wow! he/she must have lots of money and few priorities to spend that much for his/her hair. i've seen several guys and few girls with dread locks on gigs. i think they're cool because unlike me, they don't mind how they look like with such locks. is the method you're talking about the one which produces a finger-sized strand? because i like those fat ones than the thinner strands. sorry, i don't really know anything about dread locking so i just based on the types i saw on most people.

Hi! I think it's cool. I'm always fascinated with people who have dreadlocks. Crystal Bowersox of American Idol have dreadlocks, I think it looks good on her. If I'm only patient enough to grow my hair, I'll sure have one. How about sharing your picture with dreadlocks...

I had dreadlocks for 5 years, just got rid of them last September. I still miss them terribly at times, but it was also time for a change. I love dreadlocks, I really do, and I always love seeing them on other people. Congrats on hitting the 6 month mark, they'll just keep looking better and better for years to come :)

My boyfriend is a maori and when I first met him he had dreadlocks that were halfway down his back. I think my first thoughts were, hey bro when did you last brush your hair hahaha, I may have even said it out loud, I don't remember now. He cut them off a few years ago and is now trying to grow them back but I think a lot of people think it is cool to have dreadlocks but they don't maintain them so they end up looking dirty and messy.

hi mychickencurry, Yes, I know plenty of people with dreads. I actually love the look. I have this one friend whose dreads fall nearly to his waist! Would I try it myself? no...probably not. For one thing I'm 54 which is too old for such a look I think and from what I understand, when you decide to get rid of them then the only way is to cut them off?? That isn't something I'd want to do. But I do like how they look on others!

hi mychickencurry, I find dreads/dreadlocks really cool! I am amazed with people who can carry this look. Only those who are hip, cool and has unique personality could pull it off perfectly. I bet you look good in it. I have a very long hair and it'll be interesting to give it a try one day but right now I just can't. LOL. Because it is not allowed in my work for my job is a corporate setting and very strict to its standards. I am fascinated very time I see someone who have dreads, there is something hip about it and of course it is very bohemian which I think is really awesome.

My first impression when I see someone with dreadlocks is that I think they are a hippie. Now this is not true all the time, but most of the time it is. It also depends on how they are dressing if they're dressing in Abercrombie and stuff along that line I think to myself "hmm, that preppy dude has cool hair!". But when I see someone with dreadlocks that is wearing hemp shoes and baggy cargy shorts I automatically assume the worst. Now of course this doesn't mean you are a hippie, it just means some people MAY assume you are because of your hair. But personally, I think dreadlocks look kind of cool. The only downfall to them is that you can't wash your hair when you have them, which is kind of nasty. I also read somewhere that bugs live in them. And no I wouldn't get dreadlocks because I can't. I have straight hair and I am white so it would be harder to get dreadlocks. But if I could I would!

Ive seen a few teenagers with dreadlocked hair. It looked cute on them, and looks kind of cool. I just don't know if it would look good on me because I'm older, hehe. I'll probably just stick to my present hairstyle as I feel I'll look weird in that hairstyle because of my age.

I have seen a lot of people in dreadlocks here where I live. I must say, at first I feel weird looking at them but after a while I got used to it. I even had a neighbor once who had dreadlocks all the time because he was in this rhastafari band or something. Sometimes though I think dreadlocks are really cool specially if they are long and well maintained. The only problems I could think of about them is maybe there would be lice in there somewhere.

Yes I have seen people who have dread locked their hairs..:) The very first thing that comes into my mind is spaghetti and the next one is Bob Marley...:) I don't know why...:) haha Hmmm, I won't... It really takes a lot of discipline and patience...:) haha... If I get irritated I might end up BALD..:)

honestly, i'm not a fan of this hairstyle. and i don't want to try this on my hair because i probably won't look good on it.