Twisted Crowns
Essence|November 2017

Forget everything you’ve ever heard about Locs. Hair master Malcolm Cuthbert shows off their versatility and beauty in a fresh new way

Siraad Dirshe
Twisted Crowns

COLOR SPLASH Nothing should be off-limits when styling dreadlocks, and that includes color. Rich reds, warm browns and golden blonds—especially those shades the sun naturally turns—are loctician

Malcolm Cuthbert’s go-to palette. “Colored locs tend to be very dry, so keeping them moisturized is very important,” he advises. The commitment-free alternative? Wrapping tinted yarn or thread around select locs can add a fabulous temporary effect.

This story is from the November 2017 edition of Essence.

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