Dreadlocks are also called locks, a ras, dreads, rasta, and jata. These are matted coils of hair. In order to achieve this look, you must comb the hair backwards to create a coarse texture and then twist it and lock it in with dreadlock wax. Dreadlocks are permanent due to the matted coils that are created from the backcombing. There are many reasons among various cultures for wearing locks. Locks can be an expression of deep religious or spiritual backgrounds, ethnic pride, a political statement, or simply a fashion preference.
A lot of people believe the Jamaicans were the ones who started the dreadlocks, but that is not true. The look got passed over a long time ago. Dreadlocks are associated with the Rastafari movement, but people from many ethnic groups in history before them have worn dreadlocks. This includes many ancient people of Eastern and Northern Africans, Scottish, Indians, New Zealanders, and even Pakistanis. Today, some men in eastern and northern Africa color their dreadlocks, with a tint of red color from the soil. A lot of African-Americans wear dreadlocks due to their ethnic culture. Famous celebrities like, Bob Marley, Malcolm Jamal-Warner, and even Whoopi Goldberg wear dreads for the afro-centric look. Revolutionaries are known for wearing dreads as a political statement. It seems that they want the world to know that they are doing something different with their hair that is out of the ordinary to the majority. Others simply get their hair dreaded because they like the way it looks and it is easy to maintain. When you get your hair dreaded, you do not need to do any grooming in the mornings. This is why some people choose to get this style because they do not need hair hygiene attention. Now, all races are participating in the trend by getting dreads for their own personal reasons. 
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