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dreadlocks

[dred-loks] / ˈdrɛdˌlɒks /




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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

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

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

You can see that time-bending mash-up in the costumes, with some folks in bright plastic wigs and others in horns and mohawks and dreadlocks like 21st century cavemen.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 2025

Some wore gold-beaded wraps atop their heads; others had hair coiffed into short Afros, Bantu knots, twists, and dreadlocks.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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