Inspiration and expert advice from gamechanging hairstylist Charlotte Mensah and the founders of London’s Ama Hair Salon.

Amongst the inspirational dreadlocks hairstyles for women, this one has to be the edgiest ... What's the best hairstyle to start dreads? The best hairstyle to start dreads is typically short ...

Neatly done starter locs are among the best dreadlock styles for women with short hair. This style is less manipulative to your mane. You could wear it for formal and informal occasions.

One of the best things about locs is that you can add extensions and they'll look incredibly natural. So whether you're in the starting phase ... this hairstyle provides the best of both worlds ...