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dreadlocks

[dred-loks] / ˈdrɛdˌlɒks /




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Growing uncut, uncombed hair into dreadlocks is a symbol of devotion and spiritual growth for Rastafarians.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

Like many Rastafarians, Landor believes his faith requires him to wear his hair in long dreadlocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

In a statement to USA Today, Landor said his dreadlocks are "a part of me and part of who I am".

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

That meant artists Oscar Leon and Omri Amrany had to painstakingly join approximately 100 separate dreadlocks into the sculpture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026

Nevertheless, his long purple hair was braided in a ponytail of dreadlocks, woven with gold and silver coins, which struck Percy as a giantish hairstyle.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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