Would you date a guy with dreadlocks?

It’s a question I’ve thought of numerous times whenever my girlfriends and I have spied a boho, guitar-playing type with knotty hair down to his waist and my friends have swooned. Me? Not so much.
I guess I just couldn’t deal with the ‘unkemptness’ that’s forced to come hand in hand with rocking dreads. If they ever become even a little bit whiffy, I’d be pinning him down for a proper head rinse and chop before he could say “you’re messing with my ‘do man!”
So, after spying Goth Goddess’ recent forum topic, I decided I’d throw it out to our members to see what you thought. Would a long, knotty (and often messy) mane deter you from being with a guy? Or is it all about what’s on the inside?
Say he showered daily, and the rest of him was sparkly clean, but his hair looked as though it could have some serious long-term inhabitants...Would you stick around?
Check out Goth Goddess’ original forum thread here…
How well groomed do you like your guy?
88 Member Comments
Not if they're white. Only black guys with locs make it look good. White people with 'dread'locks look terrible.
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No sorry, its just not for me
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I wouldn't/couldn't... it just feels like a cockroach would just crawl out any minute..
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It's not my favourite look, but if they were clean, and he was a great guy, why not!
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I've never been with a man who has dread locks but I guess it does come down to whats inside and who knows if he really loves you he might even cut them off!! ;)
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Dreadlocks can look so sexy, although im not sure how youd be able to wash your hair properly. Once my hair got so tangled i had to cut it off and there was so much conditioner stuck inside it. Everyone ive known with dreads smelt lovely and clean though.
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NO NO NO NO NO Smooth soft hair please! I like hair that is washed regularly. A guy should take care of himself
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HELL NO they look disgusting as. plus it seems as if they can't even put in the effort to clean themselves or respect themselves, what makes you think they'll respect you? the whole look itself is disgusting!
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I would never be able to date a guy with dreadlocks the look and feeling of dreadlocks are disgusting a well groomed man is perfect
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It depends because some people really suit dread locks. a well groomed guy is not my man, because i would hate it if he took longer to get ready to go out than me !
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I dont think I could date a guy with dreads. Dont get me wrong, Im not judgemental and far from a snob, but theyre just not all that attractive to me. I also heard that they get kinda smelly!
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I think dreadlocks are cute. It might look rough but I kind of like a rougher guy than a cleaner guy. I persinally think some guys that suit dreadlocks are hot.
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nice face, ugly hair. sorry boys, shave them off...
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not really no that's not for me I like short or shaven look
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The answer to that question is noooo, I think my mother would have a heart attack!
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I wouldn't. It scares me how dirty it'll be
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ok im a fan of dreadlocks, love guys with them and actuially wanted them myself when i was younger - much to the dissapproval of my dad(so it never happened) but i have copied some quotes off a few web pages for you all who seem to be misguided in think ALL dreadlocks are dirty... some can be but im sure youcould pick the type of person who has these...it depends on the dreadlocks aswell one big dreadlock isnt cool but lots of little neat ones look great! if the dreads were naturally formed they can be quite gross but the 'man made' ones are clean and usually look good ....
'' if you do not wash your hair it will stink. Dreadlocked hair needs to be washed regularly just like un-dreaded hair. You can wash dreads just as you would wash a sponge, by working the soap in and then squeezing and rinsing repeatedly to get all the soap out. Clean hair will actually lock up faster than dirty or oily hair. ''
"There are two types of natural dreadlocks. The first type is the truly natural type required by certain religions. The religion-based styles require that the wearer not interfere in any way with the growth or formation of the dreads. The locks can be washed, but otherwise are not to be seen or interfered with in any way. The other type of natural dreadlocks is what typically is meant when the public refers to natural styles. These natural dreads are started without perms or chemical formulas. They can be cut, washed, waxed, smoothed and trimmed."
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Dreadlocks freak me out! Just like old doonas and mattresses.
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Ah! as much as I try to get my man to be well groomed he is still living back in the day with an eyebrow barbell and a suit! bahahah it's impossible for me to get him to have a haircut
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I could handle the dreds, as long as he knew what a shower was. I love men who smell clean, not grott covered up with aftershave clean, but soap and water clean with a hint of scent. I don't really dig men who seem to have over the top grooming habits as I think there would be way too much perfectionism for me to live up to, but give me a fella who has just had a cool shower after a hard days work and Yee HAA Grandma lol !!
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no to be they're kinda dirty.I prefer a shaven man who's had a haircut:)
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I don't think I could. I prefer my men with short hair :)
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I wouldn't mind, as long as he washed his hair! I guess when you're in love, dreadlocks don't matter.
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nooooo clean hair clean shaven and smelling good is the only way to go.
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