If your are thinking about locking your hair your are not alone. Dreadlocks and locking have become more and more popular with many natural hair wearers. Dreadlocks have been around for very long time, at least since the time of the Pharaohs in Egypt if not before. They are truly a style with a lot of history.

Once you have your starter locks, if you are like most may be impatient to be completely locked. It is understandable but remember that locks are a lesson in patience. No matter what way you start your locks there will be an amount time that you will have to wait before they are completely mature. The amount of time will depend on your hair type and the method that you used to start your locks.

Despite the progress that has been made in the acceptance of natural hair styles and choices, locks (dreadlocks) still remains a misunderstood option. People will say all sorts of things about locks. And people will tell you to do all sorts of things to start and maintain them.

Here is the real deal.

The size that you decide to make your locks will depend on many things such as:

• How many locks you want.
• What method you plan to use to start and maintain your locks.
• What your desired finished look is.
• How you plan to style your hair during the locking process and once your hair is locked.
• Whether or not you plan to do it all yourself, get help with the initial parting, or get “professional” help with the whole thing.
• Whether or not you plan to maintain them at home
• How much money you are willing to spend.