Bothtwistsanddreadlocksare gorgeous hairstyle alternatives, but they’re actually more different than you might think.

Many times, a dreadlock service at the salon might actually result in twists.

Whether you go to a salon to ask for twists or try a D.I.Y.

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version, this style will hold up without the need for locking in place with hair bands.

So how exactly can you achieve beautiful Lauryn Hill-esque dreadlocks?

Whatever you go for, patience will guarantee you gorgeous locs or twists.

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