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dreadlocks

[dred-loks] / ˈdrɛdˌlɒks /




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She also wore a black durag over her trademark blonde hair, before removing it to show tight dreadlocks – the same style as Cameron.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

The decision stemmed from a case where Louisiana prison guards forcibly shaved Rastafarian Damon Landor’s dreadlocks in 2020.

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

It was the shoulder-length dreadlocks that made him instantly recognizable whether he was playing for the Galaxy or the national team.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

Hollister hunched on the bench, his dreadlocks draped forward over his shoulder.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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