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dreadlocks

[dred-loks] / ˈdrɛdˌlɒks /




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In a statement to USA Today, Landor said his dreadlocks are "a part of me and part of who I am".

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

Like many Rastafarians, Landor believes his faith requires him to wear his hair in long dreadlocks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

And the most obvious way to do that was to have Jones’ ample dreadlocks flowing behind him.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

You can see that time-bending mash-up in the costumes, with some folks in bright plastic wigs and others in horns and mohawks and dreadlocks like 21st century cavemen.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 2025

“Those are blond dreadlocks, Grandma,” I tell her in my mind, careful not to move my mouth.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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