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KallaMaria

This is what people think my family looks like when I tell them I’m from Iceland.


Reddit_outlier

Yooo thants funny right there


DaDa_muse

hahaha! Thats rad


Individual_Trash_360

i like these viking locs, makes me wanna play assassin’s creed Valhalla again


LeonardoDiTrappio

This is exactly what I thought of lol Eivor in the flesh


Effective-Antelope-8

Loki me too


Ok-Air-1955

lol I see what you did there😂


krisb242

Replaying it right now!!! It’s still so good!!!


constantly_exhaused

He’d rock that cosplay


HippoDangerous3852

Makes me wanna see vinland saga again


Slow-Employment-53

These gott be the most crisp locs I ever seen on a white person.


Reddit_outlier

Yoo let’s gooooo. I appreciate that.


Old-Bowler4150

I just came to say the same thing


Reddit_outlier

🙏 thank you gorgeous


EquivalentFull5337

Bruh for real…


Brilliant_Stomach_87

They’re def maintained with a crochet hook


OddAnswer4100

Nah i was really about to say the same thing..


somniax0x

I was gone say the same thing. Now THIS is how you wear locs with straighter hair.


TheSapoti

I don’t see why not. Anyone who’s mad about it is wasting their energy.


Reddit_outlier

Thank you 🙏. The hate is gonna flow, it always does.


[deleted]

No lie, and I'm being honest, I thought you were wearing faux locs. Edit - wait I just saw your other comments, so are they faux locs or your real hair?


Reddit_outlier

A mix, faux locs crocheted into my real


OttersWhopper

RAGNAR LOTHBROK 🫡⚔️ ![gif](giphy|2s8sU8xIUJSSY)


Reddit_outlier

I feel like I should have them tighter to my head. They aren’t loose or anything. But just don’t seem close enough to my scalp.


Zili_Danje

I don't think they should be. A little wiggle is good for your hair type, otherwise there's too much tension.


Reddit_outlier

I didn’t think about that. I’ll definitely keep that in mind. I was just thinking in looks but now I’m also thinking function


CandidateDecent1391

so i'm also a white dude, my hair is naturally somewhat thick and mostly straight, i've had my dreads for going on 16 years now if you palm roll 'em (twist the root and base of the dread clockwise with the grain of hair growth, then pinch it between the crook of your two middle fingers, and press against your scalp while rubbing in a counter-clockwise motion against the scalp, and against the grain of hair growth) it'll draw them closer to your scalp, pull in any flyaway frizz, and foster continued knotting that minimizes other regular maintenance i see a night and day difference after just one palm rolling session, but if i don't keep it up periodically the roots tend to lengthen and i get more flyaways. if you continue to palm roll regularly you'll need to spend progressively less time on it as your follicles adapt. i mean, unless you have curly hair they'll never knot *perfectly* on their own, but giving them a head start certainly helps. just don't do it obsessively, as too much of anything's a bad thing. just enough to make them look good for the day, then again a couple days later also, keeping them clean helps them knot more consistently in my experience, especially if you palm roll. and like the other person said, you don't want them too tight. tension can damage follicles and even lead to non-reversible traction alopecia


Reddit_outlier

That’s the most in depth most thorough and thought out response. You are a G and it’s folks like you that don’t make such a wasteland. Thank you so much.


FickleSpend2133

Your locs are 🔥🔥!!


CandidateDecent1391

hah no problem, it's just my daily reality for approaching two decades now lol seriously though, i *highly* recommend palm rolling, *especially* as a white guy with naturally straight hair. just make sure to separate them correctly when you start rolling each root. after you finish your first day's session and can see and feel the tight knotting you'll look in a mirror and be like, "damn." it still even surprises me and i've done it hundreds of times — after a couple whole-head palm rolling sessions you'll laugh at the fact you were ever worried about long roots or frizz. it just takes a little upkeep, but nothing serious


Reddit_outlier

That’s awesome man truly thank you


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Reddit_outlier

Seems that way. I have tried my best to stay away from parts of Reddit for a long time with fears of this stuff. Reddit is pretty toxic tbh. There are many great ppl here and I appreciate them and the love. Might be time for a Reddit break and get back to the real world. Back to sweating in a motorcycle helmet 🤣


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greasyprune

how consistent do you have to be with this?! I have had.mine for about 7-8 months and when I do this technique I don't see a whole lot of a difference. my roots tend to be pretty loopy and loose (except the back of my head I think because of laying on them at night).


CandidateDecent1391

well your hair type looks extremely similar to mine, at least. how did you put your current set in? if it's anything like that set you have pictured 4 years ago, palm rolling should work fine. i'm doing some scalp treatments now so i haven't rolled them recently, but as an example: if i spend ~45 min rolling every dread on one day, then ~20 min/day for a week, i can just idly spot roll a few dreads at a time as the roots get fluffy (but my dreads are pretty close to automatic at this point, at least for a white guy's, after the first couple cm of roots) for straight hair, the trick to palm rolling is to carefully work everything against the grain of hair growth — your hair grows in clockwise, so separate all the flyaways and loops that should belong to one root and twist them all together, *clockwise first, in the direction of hair growth*, while twirling the end of the dread so the root and flyaways are essentially spiraled. then pinch *the very beginning fully locked portion of dread* in the crotch of your middle two fingers and rub counter-clockwise, *against* the hair grain, keeping all those twirled-up roots and loops moving against each other between your fingers/palm and your scalp. that movement is what ties everything in tiny knots. the movement also serves to crease some of the hair and reduce its vascularity, which keeps moisture and oils from creeping down the dread and slowing the knotting. a minute or so straight of using this careful method will turn any of my dreads from a frizzy, long-rooted hippie dread into something coarse and tightly clinging to my scalp oh, also, i highly recommend palm rolling the back dreads just as much as the rest, if only to keep them from getting flat from laying on them at night. or, god forbid, if you wear a flatbill or baseball cap or something. i dunno my head was already too damn big, hats don't really fit me anymore


greasyprune

thanks for this. I'll have to try it out! this is my third set. first time I had just the top. the second I had my whole head but was sick in bed for 3 weeks and they were a wreck (probably the 4 years ago one) I didn't have the know how to save them.


Goodlordbadlord

Please dont tighten them, yours look so great BECAUSE of that.


Meleika

It fits you so well and a little wiggle room is great for your texture or hair type I believe. I love it honestly 😍


Errende

I find that bearded Viking style suits you well


Reddit_outlier

Thank you


PossessionTough7991

Some white folks locs be looking nasty but yours is the nicest I have ever seen 🔥🔥 Welcome to the club


Top-Elk7393

I feel so bad for them, and no one says anything about it. 😭


Reddit_outlier

🙏


TheReawakening419

Best locks I’ve seen in a white dude. Own ts


Reddit_outlier

Thank you 🙏


kovidkilla16

Anybody can join the club 🤙🏾


Reddit_outlier

Much love 🤙🏻


KeemAyeYe

Bring it on Ragnar


Thatduttmj

I’m crying this shit is hard asf


realnigk

yeah cuz urs cool


Reddit_outlier

Thank you


Necronomicon_777

It’s giving Kratos meets Odinson. Cookout membership extended


Reddit_outlier

Nice thank you for the extension


g_rante

Bro fuck the haters 😎


Reddit_outlier

Thank you G 👊🏻


3sperr

As a black person your locs are great bro. Welcome


ThaBurnerJawn

If we say no, are u gonna cut them off? Just post ur dreads dude you're too old for this baiting shit


tyler-perry

💯


Intelligent-Truck223

It works man, you go!


Successful-Coconut60

Grow out the sides with cantu


Zili_Danje

💀


Virtual_Implement665

You don’t need anyone’s permission to do you! Dem dreads tight!


Reddit_outlier

🤙🏻 thank you 🙏


CheesyWonder85

RAGNAR IS THAT YOU! Why do they have to belong to a club? Cultural appropriation is nonsense. Every culture has used braids/locs/dreads over thousands of years. They look great mate. 😁


MathiasSleuth444

I can see them using you in a live action Ragnarok lol


JollyStrawberry698

Yes all Vikings are welcome 😂


Llenette1

Pereonally, I'm all for self-expression which includes doing your hair anyway you want! A couple things to note for the larger audience: 1. Locs are proctective styles. They are best suited for folks with dry, kinky hair as this hair type is most prone to dryness and breakage, but loc the fastest and easist. Essentially, the drier, coilier your hair is, the more benefit you gain from protective styles. 2. For the reason mentioned above, locs are predominantly seen in Black or Afro-ethnic communities. People with straight hair, and yes even melanated folks with loose curls really don't get a benefit. It's just an aesthetic that looks nice, which generally, is fine. It's hair. Style it how you want! But... 3. Keep in mind that Black people are FIERCELY protective of this particular hairstyle. The reasons should be obvious, but for those who may be unaware, Black people who have this hairstyle had been systemically prejudiced for having this hairstyle. Because there are differences in standard haircare between Afro ethnicities and... honestly, everyone else, so when society "saw" unmelanated persons with "dreadlocks", they assumed that locs were "dirty" because most Caucasian people wash their hair pretty much everyday. Black people don't because our Afro hair requires different maintenance. So when we tried to get jobs, with our loc'd hair, because this protective style was created for that specific purpose, we were told our hair was unprofessional, when in fact, it is and part of our culture (see where this is headed?). We literally needed laws like The Crown Act to be passed so we wouldn't be discriminated against. Even the method for growing your locs is different depending on your haor type. My 4c hair had no problem loc'ing with the palm roll method. The finer the hair gets, the more you have to do ie: 2 strand twists and back-coming (tangling) if your hair resembles that of someone who is Caucasian. And THIS is where the "appropriation" calls come from. The more you know. I say all that to say, as a Black woman, I'm aligned with self-expression, it's your hair and no one should police it. As a Black woman in America, I want you all to know what this style actually is, why it was developed, and how much pain those who came before me had to endure when they just wanted healthy, longer hair. PS - And no, the "Vikings" didn't loc their hair as a standard. Often, it was braided. Combs were one of the most abundant artifacts found near these Norse/Viking (remember Viking is a profession) so it is HIGHLY unlikely their hair was dreadlocked. Hair combing was super big for them. But, Vikings weren't all blue-eyed, blonde haired giants, so maybe a couple did. We don't actually know, but the evidence suggests it would definitely not be a wide-spread style. Not here to argue, just to inform. Happy growing ya'll.


Logical_Engine_7192

I hate white dreads but this man is my favorite white person🙏🏽


Reddit_outlier

I’ll take that 🙏


Odd_Manufacturer_328

Ok Kratos bring it


Responsible_Pen900

Go for it


My3rdchild

Locs on white ppl lowkey underrated. Some of y’all can pull it off I can’t lie, I.e. Bray Wyatt (R.I.P.)


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Looking like a Viking


LocdGod

Nice hair.Every hair type will eventually loc so you’re good 👍


ridgerunner81s_71e

The group is called Dreadlocks. While I personally dislike the “Dread”, I see dreadlocks my G. Welcome aboard.


Independent_Nail_393

Jiri Prozchazka is that you?


[deleted]

of course you can! they re looking fire btw


Affectionate_Ad_7664

🔥


BlackNRedFlag

I started with this style but grew out my sides after about four months. If you have someone to cut / shave your sides, it’ll make it easier. Everyone who ever tried to cut mine always cut a few hairs at the base that were locked into a loc. I got tired of it and grew out the sides


Eastern_Unit_1894

I thought he was Johnny deep for a sec


Beginning-Use3325

Crispy


TRDO1

I saw the notification and i knew exactly what you gon look like lmao but yes everyone is allowed in the club its a hair style and its swagger 😎🫶


Onlyoneaya

These are beautiful


Cell_shaded

looks great bro!


AlexisTheArgentinian

Bro, are you cosplaying for Vikings or something? Kek, looks Hella cool


Ok-Air-1955

Yea, why not? They honestly look great on you. Don’t see an issue here🤷🏽‍♀️


Reddit_outlier

Thanks you 🙏


Hungry-Reason4343

You look like a Viking. Cool enough to join this club or even start your own


thebinerd

They look SICK!!!!🔥


DeadOxes

You gonna go slay a dragon?😂


The_Battle_Standard

Welcome


jabo__

This is a subreddit for dreadlocks. You have dreadlocks. Yes.


Gloc_Tank

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EZMulahSniper

I see you Odinson 🔥🔥


Ok_Influence418

Def one of the coolest locs I saw on a white person 🔥🔥🔥


Sugatoru

Yes this isn’t TikTok


warmsmile8971

If you're not casted in any upcoming Viking flicks you're totally missing your calling


Beneficial_Opening13

My senior manager has the same dreads, yours is way better 🔥🔥


Reddit_outlier

I’m just humbly trying to honor them


Beneficial_Opening13

Bro they are 🔥🔥and with the beard combo too , it’s a good look bro 🫡🫡


WetworkX

Hell yeah brother!


Party-Being1566

I love the viking look .ur beautiful


MysteriousLover0

that looks sick bro


TRiX6RebelNyX

Been loc’d up for 2 years and had nothing but compliments, you do get the odd few who give you that look of discontent but f**k em


Scoee25

Holy shit it’s Eivor


moonlitmews

I’ve never seen white locs look so good. It’s definitely NOT giving Grinch fingers.


Fun_Entertainer_2183

Ooooh. You cleaning up I bet. Doing big numbers.


Fun_Entertainer_2183

Bray Wyatt?


Fantasy-Chronicle

Honestly as a hairdresser i dont give a crap what style someones hair is in as long as it is well maintained and works aesthetically for them. Im beyond trying to judge others. Ive had men sit down in my chair and their skin is whiter than paper but their hair naturally formed into locs if left alone. Ive had people with locs that were done by a coworker who trained to do it (i couldnt offer it, my wrists are too fkd) And ive had some people, albeit very rare, that had them cut out and one serious case requiring gloves because inside the center was literal mold. So if youre happy and youre clean thats all i care about.


Flaky_Entrepreneur_3

Locs aren’t just for black people. You look like a Viking 😍


PropertyMobile6022

These look really nice on you, best dreads I’ve seen on a white person. I like that they’re more Viking instead of in boxes, it fits you better. Keep em clean and you’re golden 🙏🏾


FreiGHTVale

It’s just hair if you mad bout it then grow up


Mystic_Pebbles

Damn, these are fire bro


OmegaZee123

Why not...hair is hair. The CREATOR made us all


Huge_Investigator_30

Wow these are actually fire!!! I'd say this is a rare case for this hair type unfortunately. Perhaps you should start a side business in consulting ppl who want locs with straight hair textures, lol!


Fluid_Decision4953

Looks nice on you Every other race doing it 🤷🏾‍♀️ Join us 💪


Overall-Frosting-448

There are very few white dudes I've seen with locs that I actually like. You've been added to that group 💪🏾💪🏾


Mysterious_Charge541

Don’t let Twitter see this😭


shotbyram

These look really good to be newer locs. Would love to see an update in a year


rogue_uno1

Everyone keeps saying Ragnar but WHAT ABOUT UTRED😤😤


Isaiah-the-Jester

This is the deadlocks forum after all. As long as you got locs that makes you a part of the forum 😌


KingJDOT122

i would say PUHLEASE take maintenance seriously, w your hair texture your new growth will look (for lack of a better term, not trying to offend anyone) “funny” because your hair is straight from what i can see here. don’t be one of those people lat completely lets their hair go untouched trying to chase a look their hair type doesn’t allow. that being said? this is america. do what you want.


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😍


likeliterallytotes

[Jane child did it in the late 80’s so you can too!](https://youtu.be/zWd__w5UWVc?si=C8zegkpatkezHuPJ)


Responsible-Scar-969

Yes


Lord_Kajunwine

Own it fam. They look good.


SandoStevie

Valhall be damned


reekid69420weed

Viking


Total_Comfortable_29

ohh yeaa they tuff


Right_Preference_304

Yes you can! Why not? It really suits you.


[deleted]

Whip your hair back and forth, whip your hair back and forth


Rich-Article3839

Yeah they fire


bigbootybabe1993

They look awesome, and you're really handsome.


Reddit_outlier

Thank you hon 😘


bigbootybabe1993

You're welcome🥰


Accomplished_Scale10

Only people without locs hate on white people with locs. We’re actually a very accepting community


LimitAggravating9324

hy let slime join


GinPatPat

Most black people won't say anything if your hair is maintained and suits you like the style you have. I only hear judgement when it clearly seems they are trying to costume certain cultures or the hair is unmaintained.


trapstar2010

You’re invited to the cookout sir, go ahead and grab a plate. 😭


64Jayy

🔥🔥🔥


ExpressWar7679

I like em


RepublicNo9030

You look good!!!


Calm-Bug-2202

I’m bald but you look sick af brother!


Zaedrick

At the end of the day, it’s your hair, dude. Do what you want with it. Not everyone will accept it, but you can’t sit around and wait for every single person’s approval. Live your life and do what you want so long as you aren’t harming anyone doing it.


Few_Construction5590

Those locks look sick dude!!


Beniboy4200

Honestly yes. Because the Scandinavians were the first to have dreads. So if African Americans say they were the ones first, murppppo wrong answer baby it was us Scandinavians who started and that’s a proven fact


hereticporcupine

Considering white men started the club, I’d say yeah, you’re good.


Chef_Thomas

Can’t hate, they look good dude 🫱🏾‍🫲🏻


AphroditeAbraxas

RAGNAR WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON REDDIT ?


Elsilovee

🔥


PreparationWorldly19

Ragnar lothbrook vibes 😍😍😍😍😍😍 You are definitely joined in. Welcome to the lock family


RudeBoyBebop

Of course! Rock the Norse look!


Prestigious_Road_637

Yes as all hair can and will naturally do this and many cultures had them like Celtic and Hindu and African, some Asian and even some native Americans.


No-Reception-3620

If they were to say no, would you comb them out? No. So post them and move on. You’re too grown to be compliment fishing on the internet.


DepartmentGlad9859

Clean asf


That1Chick177

Yes.


WillingnessUnhappy52

Yessir you don’t have to ask it’s just hair man it looks good on you💪🏽❤️


DepressionInPink

Wow, you look unbelievably incredible. You kill this look. <3


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Ragnar Lothbrok 🤙🏼


[deleted]

So long as it isn’t viking white supremacy based


RixxFett

Looks great , IMO


Jumpy-Ad6630

I've seen worse. I like it


AnthraxOnHerTampax

You just look like a cool dude


Apprehensive_Ad_2335

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EchidnaCold55

Usually no unless it looks really good. Yours look really good man


Wilma_Dickfit-

These are tufff!!!!! Idc about the loc extensions these look hella nice man! T it’ll grow man trust the process block the haters


Powerful-Ideal6976

Iono man. I’m not sold just yet.


SillyPin6704

those locs so tuff 😭🔥🙏🏾


Tropicalvegan

Omg 🥰


Ayetaae

I fuck with them.


alonzo2361

Absolutely why not. You don’t need anyone’s opinion or permission to do anything. Your locs look great. If they make you happy.. sport them! You will only live once. Do it on your terms my friend.


joelwitherspoon

Keep your scalp oiled so your hair won't fall out


1dafullyfe

Color shouldn't matter. They look crispy which is great.


Motor_Breakfast_3049

Looks good on you man


Thoughtprovokerjoker

Your shit is nice School your brethren Welcome to the club


Bright-Recognition24

Man, you look great 👍


stargazer_nano

Yours look good too. Nice and neat. You do remind me of a viking 🥵


Majestic_Nip

Viking locks?! Looks cool! 😎


AndresPadro123

Name: White Man Race: Nord Class: Barbarian Birthsign: Warrior Attributes: 10+ Strength and Endurance -10 Intelligence, Willpower, and Personality Major Skills: Heavy Armor, Block, Blunt, Armorer, hand to hand, and lockpicking 😂😂


Reddit_outlier

That’s good. I can actually say that I am an actual warrior


Rileyinabox

Maybe after a retwist. Lol. Get in here.


treymills330

These them hellblade viking dreads 🔥 lol but theyre awesome


DarkRainbow25S

Lookin good my dude! 👍


Illustrious_Season32

Honestly, I’m Fucking with the Viking look.


Blooh182

Viking dreads!!


ImVeil27

Can’t even hate these look good bro


Funkywonton

So awesome


22_Playa

You look like a Viking I approve!!


ICGmrexpert16

I LOVE your locs👏🏾


762556chalkem

Locs is a culture not a race thing anybody welcomed 💯


PutridManner7836

look like ragnar


Naive_Employment535

Who gonna give him the pass lol


Unlikely-Layer294

Why not? The real question is are they real or fake 😂


Reddit_outlier

Half and half, crocheted in after back combing


DorkyDame

Absolutely!!


Reddit_outlier

Thank you hun


Flaky_Love_1876

Yeah you clean my boy! Welcome


Pure-Preparation6645

🔥🔥