While Getting Rid of His Dreadlocks After a Decade, A Teen Discovered Something Incredible

Dreadlocks have a ton of perks. They’re versatile, budget friendly, and can elevate any style. But here’s the thing. Dreadlocks are not as low maintenance as you might think. In fact, this hairstyle requires a lot of attention.

If someone knows what a pain it is to keep your locs looking fresh, is Jordan Reynolds. He had been sporting dreadlocks for nine years straight. But after years of teasing and dreading his hair, he decided it was time for a change.

And what happened after he got rid of his dreads was better than anything he could have imagined!

He Had Dreadlocks

Jordan Reynolds had dreadlocks—one of the coolest and most comfortable hairstyles out there. But dreadlocks are one of the most difficult hairstyles to maintain. The process can be pretty long and strenuous, depending on how much hair you’re working with.

First, Jordan had to wash his long hair to start with a fresh canvas and remove any product buildup. There’s a lot of twisting, teasing, sectioning, air drying, and palm rolling involved in the process. But after mastering the intricate art of locing, Jordan felt like he needed a change.

After all, he got dreadlocks when he was just a little kid and by the time he was a teenager, he was tired of wearing the same old look.

They Were a Part of Him

At one point, Jordan thought his dreadlocks were just as important as every other part of his body. They were an extension of him. More importantly, they represented who he was. Unfortunately, this wasn’t always easy. He was used to getting mixed reactions and confusing opinions.

Some people loved his hair style, while others felt that his hairdo would prevent him from looking more “professional” as he grew older. Was this why he wanted to cut them off?

He Had Thought About It

His decision to cut his dreads appeared to have come out of the blue, but it really didn’t. Jordan didn’t just wake up one day and decide it was time for a completely new hairdo. He had been thinking about this change for a while now. So, he told his dad about it to get his input.

Luckily, he was totally cool with it. But it was a special occasion and he wanted to have a memory of one of the most radical decisions he had made thus far.

His Dad Recorded the Process

In February 2016, Jordan had his dad, a YouTuber known as Maxbeatbox, record the whole process of having his dreadlocks cut. The clip was then uploaded on YouTube for the whole world to see.

In the video, you can see Jordan’s mom, Melanie, break down when she gets home and sees what her son is doing. But why did she react like that? Was she really angry and ready to lash out at the person responsible for doing this?