Dreads are an easy way to manage hair, especially if hair is curly or thin. Dreads also create more volume over time, as the dead hair gets trapped and the new growth binds in.

In summer Dreads are cooling, because Dreads allow air to reach the scalp. In winter Dreads create warmth, because Dreads act as a beanie.

Dreads usually itch during the first two weeks and occasionally if the Dreads needs washing. Dreads will allow hair to grow longer because even when hair reaches its full length and dies, the dead hair is dreaded in, and as long as the roots are cared for, the hair will keep growing.

Dreads can be washed as often as desired. However, Dreads will usually not need to washed as frequently as undreaded hair, because oil is not combed through the hair, which stimulates the scalp to produce more oil. Washing hair more than once a week can be counter productive to any hair type or style.

There are many myths, or urban legends pertaining to dreads such as spiders living in dreads, or that dreads are a breeding ground for nits. It is most unlikely that any itch is lice or spiders. Nits generally do not like dreads, because they cannot get about easily, or reach the scalp which makes feeding and breeding difficult.

Dreads are not created by not washing your hair, if you do not wash your hair, you will get an oily bird's nest, not dreads.

Dreads can be combed out, regardless of how long they have been in, as long as dreads are not permed in. However, any growth which occurs after the perm can be combed out.

Bees wax will not fix dreads, bees wax makes dreaded hair look neater, temporarily but bees wax is very hard to wash out, and bees wax makes hair sticky, and can cause zits.

Some dreading techniques cause loss of hair length, but the In Visible Light techniques do not result in loss of length. In many instances, once the hair is pulled straight, your hair will appear longer. However, the ends will be thinner than the roots.

Smaller dreads, and even micro dreads, will not remove the section lines, especially for the first few days after the dreads have been created. All sizes of dreads have section lines, which increase with the number of dreads you have.

Section lines are not so apparent on the back of the head, because dreads are done in a brick pattern, and each dread sits over the division below. However, on the top front of the head, there is no hair in front to hide the section lines.

In truth you need to look down on the head to really notice section lines, and by the end of the first week or two section lines are covered by the new hair growth that sits in the section lines.

Do you want dreads to be thin, medium or thick?

Thin dreads are good on a thinner face, because thin dreads sit down more against the face, and soften sharp lines. Thin dreads also have a more hair like quality. However, thin dreads are much more difficult to maintain, because you must tidy the roots regularly, or the dreads become too thin at the roots and can start to fall out.

Medium dreads are good for rounder faces, because medium dreads give more volume and lift, and have a defining quality which brings out the best features while slimming the face. Medium dreads work well for sculptured hair styles.

Thick dreads are good on any face, but are best on squared faces because thick dreads give volume and definition. Thick dreads are great for sculptured hair styles. Thick dreads are quick and easy to look after, but thick dreads are not recommended for thin hair, unless extensions are added and the thickness of hair is not important.

A combination of sizes can be good on any face, and all dreads will become thicker after a year.

Thin dreads around the front, top and sides, will be more hairlike, soft and flat against the face. Thick dreads at the bottom in a V formation, to fall in the middle at the crown will add volume and height, and a shallow centre part will back fill the crown.

Do you want a part, or no definite part?

A part decides the natural fall of the hair, thus creating fullness at the back, or the crown. A part will also determine the length of the top hair, and enable a variety of hair styles which will suit the part, whether it is a centre or side parting.

A shallow centre part which is only two or three rows deep will ensure extra hair around the face, but will sit over the top off the face, like the 1960's bouffant style.

A deep centre part will create a solid look around the face, which is ideal for pig tails.

No definite part allows hair to remain off the face, but leaves the side hairs around the face. Longer length hair will stay back, which is great for 'up styles' or pony tails.

How do you want the ends of your hair?

The choice of ends is more relevant for dread extensions, because when dreaded, hair will retain its natural fall unless cut.

The ends may be all the same length, may vary slightly, or may be longer in the middle and taper up at the sides, as hair does when left to grow naturally.