Dreadlocks are s rope-like strands of hair formed by locking or braiding natural hair. The history of the name ‘dreadlocks’ is unclear, some authors have speculated that the ‘dread’ component could refer to the reaction if British soldiers upon encountering Mau Mau fighters who had these hairstyles.
Dreadlocks are also worn by some Rastafarians who believe they present a biblical hairstyle worn as a symbol of devotion by the Nazarites as described in the Bible.
However, dreadlocks are now some trending hairstyle fashion that a lot of people have to choose to wear. They are emulating popular athletes, musicians, celebrities and actors who wore them in the name of fashion. Below is a list of the actress who is slaying with dreadlocks.
Samkelo Ndlovu
Firstly on our slay list is a South African actress best known for her role as Sonia on the SABC1 soccer drama series Zone 14 Samkelo Ndlovu. Every one of the hairstyles was a game-changer, she explored bobs fringes and even adventurous colourful. She surely knows how to work those locks.
Letoya Makhene.
She is an actress, singer and television personality. She is well known for acting in South Africa’s famous soap operas Isidingo and Generations. We can’t seem to picture this yummy mother of 4 without her dreadlocks hairstyles. She played with different colours, twist, curls and hair length. She had proved that the options for locks are endless.
Nambitha Mpumlwana
The actress, philanthropist and humanitarian may wear many hats but her hair stays constant, after all, it is a winning formula. Her dreadlocks are beautiful and great for any occasion. In the past, she has grown them long, but we also love this short Bob look because short dreads are cool in many ways.
Azwidowi Malaka
She is best known for her role as Phuluwani Mukwevho one of Chief Azwindin’s wives on the soapie Muvhango. This Venda bae’s thin dreadlocks are goals, she is slaying with her natural look.
Zenande Mfenyana
Better known as Noluntu from Generations has a beautiful story behind her natural looks. It started when she and her late brother tried them as kids.
