An abridged history
Dreads have a long history. Some say their origin lies in Africa, some say Jamaica, some say Egypt and etc. Dreads have been around for thousands of years, so there's really no way to pinpoint exactly where they started. For as long as mankind has existed hair has been able to form knots, so dreadlocks could have started in any number of places at any time. Dreadlocks started to gain popularity in western civilization once Reggae music and the hippie counter culture movement started to gain popularity in the 1970s. Over the years they have become more widely accepted and have soared in popularity among people of varying age, gender and ethnicity. Much more on the history of dreads can be found on wikipedia.
A few basic things to know before you dread
There are some inevitable truths about dreads that not all people are particularly thrilled about. What many people fail to realize before they dread their hair is that dreads are not an easy way to get out of hair maintenance. Dreads DO require maintenance no matter who you are, although the degrees of it vary among all people. Don't think that once you dread your hair that you'll never have to touch it again, and if that's something that you're not into then maybe dreads aren't for you. Dreads are also considered by many to show that the person bearing them is non-professional. In many circumstances you will find that having them will prevent you from finding the job you want. This, of course, also tends to vary based on where you live, your job experience, and yes, even ethnicity. Another thing having dreads may cause that is along these same lines is discrimination, not just at a workplace but in daily life as well. This doesn't happen to everyone but it is a somewhat common occurrence due to dreads currently being not the most widely accepted of hair styles. This is a very brief summary of a "facts" post that I will make in the future, where I will address many more issues, various facts, and advice.
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