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Imitation the best form of flattery.

Although in todays fashion world the words "Anything Goes" rings true, dreadlocks are no exception. What was once a spiritual statement from the Rastafarian and a symbol of a follower of the seventy-seven commandments, it is now in most societies around the world nothing more than a fashion statement of choice.

Like any other hairstyle from Buddhist shaven heads, Indian Mohawk's, to the 60's long hair hippie movement (Jesus look a likes) you will find people today sporting different hair styles as not only a fashion statement but also a statement of distinctiveness and creativity.

I personal appreciate creativity in hairstyles, someone who dares to be different despite the normal or excepted.

Dreadlocks although better suited for a hair that has waves or lots of curls can also be worn by people with straight hair. The effects are the same in the end, however getting there is not a easy as it looks.

Fashion statements are as such, that one needn't be a follower of any religion or be of a particular culture to feel free to wear them. I view a white person wearing dreadlocks no different than any person with naturally curly hair wanting to wear it straight, it is just a hairstyle choice.

Hair, should be your canvas to express yourself in any way that suits you and your desires. Hair grows back so if your unsatisfied then cut it off and start out fresh with a new look.

To take offense at anyones hairstyle choice is ludicrous in this day and age, one only needs to look around and see the many varieties of hairstyle, most with some sort of religious or cultural roots from somewhere.

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