50 Fresh Dreadlock Hairstyles for Stylish Women

At times, when you can’t be bothered with everyday styling, dreadlocks are like a breath of fresh air. They can protect your locks, maintain their health, and let them grow all while looking super cool in tight locs!

Drop whatever it is that you’re doing because you need to take a look at these 50 styles right now!

1. Side-Swept Braided Twists. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of locs. There is a multitude of coifs you can check out to keep your curls stylish and protected. Smaller twists can be braided or twisted to achieve a more interesting texture.

2. Browny Puff Bun. This style creates some flatness in the front with intricately plaited twists to only set off the volume and texture of the golden-brown bun sitting lordly on the crown.

3. Kinky Halo with Highlights. A mixture of thick and thin twists and swirls adds a new dimension to this chic updo. Everyone will be mesmerized and crazy about looking closer at your complicated coif. It is actually pretty simple, but thanks to variously sized ropes, accessories, and highlights, the crown look becomes something extra.

4. Short Piece-y Layered Bob. After numerous experiments with your coils, you may want to let them grow out while maintaining their health. Short and edgy loc styles are the best for this purpose.

5. Barrel Rolls and Pigtail Buns. A great styling idea for students that allows room for creativity with a fun pattern in the back, and adds a few extra inches to your height too!

6. Kinky Colorful Bantu Knots. Be ready for any event with short curls in cute, tight Bantu knots that look good at any time of the day.

7. Loopy Mohawk Updo. Let’s see if there are any new interesting styles for women who are fashion-savvy and will stop at nothing to rock their curls in statement hairdos. This updo combines flat twists on the sides that work as an undercut and kinky loops layered up in two heaps to form a funky Mohawk. Accessorize with cowries, beads, or fancy earrings to jazz up the coiffure.

8. Blonde Swirly Bun. Among many creative updos for girls with extensions, this is on the “simple, but it definitely works” side. Small ropes are versatile in different looks and work well in updos. The sweep in the front is like a side fringe, which is a winner if you want to balance out your facial features.

9. Knotted Lob Twists with Curls. This cute lob made of tight twists gains plenty of bounce due to the heavy knotted ends while the loose curls cascading throughout the mid-length add extra fullness to the style.

10. Inverted Mohawk Updo. You don’t have to appear quirky with locs – style them to look polished and ready for any occasion. This posh updo is both office-worthy and party-ready. Another variation of the Mohawk and a great idea for females who might not be comfortable with the razzle-dazzle of the undercut. Cool!

11. Half-Up Short Kinky Ropes. The beauty of such coifs is at its peak when your ropes are short, just a little past the chin. Managing and styling them into various cool and fanciful hairdos is easier in this length. Chic and classy. Style them into a bob, short pony, criss-cross half updo – and it will always turn out astonishingly beautiful.

12. Braided Twists and Twist-Out Pony. A great option for women who cherish the iconic look but don’t have natural locs. The two-strand twisted braids held down with a good quality styling gel, and an attached ponytail is all it takes. Her faux updo appears almost real and natural. The curls add a romantic touch.

13. Shiny Barrels and Kinky Twists. Use your favorite barrels and twists in one style. If you want to rock long twists while looking put-together, try this neat half-up style where the shiny top holds the kinky bottom.

14. Snaky Half Up Half Down. A wonderful idea for an outing with girls or a date. Women love how easy and cute this style turns out to be!

15. Chic Upside-Down Roll. By pushing the coils to the front and shaping the large curls into a kind of lush bangs, this tight wrap offers a whole new take on updo styles for women of color.

16. Midi with Dip Dye Ends. Don’t worry about loc styles being boring and lacking modern color solutions. You can easily get extensions with a dip dye effect.

17. Feminine Bun for Short Curls. Wearing your twists neatly pulled back into a tight bun is an elegant idea that is flattering even for the most important occasion. Also, it’s a way to style your curls to look office-worthy for ladies. Just like every bun updo, it shows off your slender neck to advantage.

18. Short Layered Twists. Here is a nice alternative to box braiding where plaits are replaced with distinctly textured twists of different lengths to land a fuller look and mimic a layered short bob.

19. Half-Up Half-Down Kinky Loops. Kinky texture looks cute when accompanied by shiny details. For a strikingly beautiful effect, combine your kinky loops with neatly twisted braids on one side to give an undercut feel. The loopy texture adds an extra Afropunk flavor to this cool style for women.

20. Chunky Twists with Face-Framing. Here is how you can rock your style with flair while keeping the locs in place— pack them into a set of chunky rolls and tie tiny ropes of hair all around.

21. Bob-Length Kinky Spirals. Add a fun and flirty vibe by working your ropes into curls. This is one of the most popular shorter coifs for females. The curls can be achieved with hair rollers, setting lotion, and braids, etc. The spirals have this romantic and jazzy feeling they evoke.

22. Chunky Bangs and Top Bun. You don’t need to mimic bangs since you can steal this stunning updo with dramatic texture and volume in the front and on the crown.

23. Loopy Space Buns. Try one of the most exciting updo styles. Firstly, it rocks the effortlessly cool aesthetic with ease: the buns appear messy, while the overall parting and the tidy front pieces are super clean. Secondly, it’s a timeless idea for ladies – especially those who are bold enough to have fun whenever they feel it!

24. Snaky Loopy Upstyle. Whether you need to put away your locks for work or an event, this style has you covered. Pull your natural curls back and create a fancy Mohawk updo with loops. Make sure you generously accessorize them with rings! Leave one or two coils on either side for a “side bang”.

25. Sea-Horse Mohawk Style. Perfect loc style for women who would like to escape the stress of styling and restyling daily. Ask your hairstylist to pull your ropes into a mohawk. The dropped down ends add a fresh twist to the look.

26. Half-Up Kinky Ropes. The intricate details of this style look elaborate and cool on her. An artistic combination of flat twists and freely hanging kinky pieces with metallic red dip dye makes her look a fantastic eye-catcher.

27. Double-Folded Rolls. Guess this answers your question if you happen to be among those who argue that locs are too edgy to be worn to work. As you can see, there are many styles that effortlessly refer to conservative and formal hairdos. See how elegant she looks. And who says you can’t have fun while maintaining office ethics.

28. Curly High Bun with Tendrils. This is a great example of prom or bridal styles for females wishing to look romantic on their big day without compromising their commitment to kinky texture.

29. High Pineapple Fauxhawk Bun. Apart from the edginess, versatility is another unique feature they have. You can style yours in so many ways. A mohawk-like updo like hers is cool and classy. Packs a ton of fun and feminine feel too.

30. Cornrowed Twists with Highlighted Ends. Modern styles for women often incorporate pops of color, and this somewhat jagged version thrives on the dip dye trend, which is officially back for 2025.

31. Chunky Roll with Twisted Bangs. Enjoy your knotted inverted bun with a splash of color in it! You can both go for ordinary colors like caramel or light brown, but also try something more colorful if you wish. Meanwhile, thick twisty bangs are becoming a popular addition to amazing updos, and we couldn’t be happier.

32. Screw-Shaped Pony. This cool coif maximizes the texture of the long ropes by plaiting them into hefty two-strand twists elevated further with a high ponytail.

33. Long Ropes with Curly Ends. Do you like locs but miss your natural curls? Leave the ends curly and show a lovely combo of the clean square parting, long twisted ropes, and playful ringlets at the ends.

34. Knotty Bun with Bangs. If you have tried a ton of updo styles for women, you probably want something simple. Check out this bun. The casual updo has cute bangs to go with it and will suit both formal and everyday settings.

35. Golden Brown Snaky Locks . Curly downdos for women offer protective properties of loc styles and look amazing no matter what color and length you choose.

36. High and Tight Kinky Bun. If you doubt that kinky hairstyles can look neat and feel professional, these textured strands tied tightly on the crown to land a voluminous bun prove the contrary.

37. Looped Chocolate Brown Half Up. Here is one of the amazing styles for women with medium-length curls that shows the length is sufficient for a creative half-up with a looped high bun and layered twists.

38. Intertwined Locs with Low Pony. This quirky style pairs smooth twists plaited along the head with a short yet dimensional pony and face-framing bits of textured pieces.

39. Half-Up Half-Down Layered Locks. Here is a spectacular style for a woman of color, featuring tiny twists that grow into seriously raised braids on the crown and then flow into a bulk of kinky ropes going past the shoulders.

40. Asymmetric Petal Bob. This edgy bob catches the eye with both the striking asymmetry of its shape and the bounce it gains thanks to the intricate knots at the ends.

41. Boho Ropes with Knobby Ends. Playfully swept to one side, this shoulder-length downdo complements petty locs with loose strands and knobby ends to arrive at a fuller look with strong bohemian vibes.

42. High Twisted Pony. High or low, long or short, ponytails always look classy, but there is a way to elevate your look even further — by plaiting your strands into jumbo-size ropes.

43. Half-Up Midi Pony in Delicious Hues. The beauty of this style is in its complex simplicity. This medium-length half-up is full of razzmatazz, and it’s not for the shy. An attention-grabbing style with an edgy and audacious vibe. The pineapple half-up pony and vibrant hair color say this coif is for the bold and daring ladies only.

44. Afro Ropes in a Low Bun. Be ready for your date night with this effortlessly cute styling for your lovely locs.

45. Huge Loopy Mohawk Updo. Having a lot of hair may feel tiresome. Save your time and energy with a truly fascinating and royal updo you’ll wear for a while. The looped Mohawk styled with extensions will look absolutely dashing.

46. Short Rainbow Kinky Twists. Thick twists all over your head can use a little bit of spice sometimes. Change it up by weaving colorful strands in. It can also be anything you want, from ribbons to bright yarn, just ask your hairstylist about what they can offer you.

47. Side Updo with Balayage. Long ropes with wool extensions look wonderful in a wide range of styles from boho to grunge to fusion.

48. Shiny Wavy Lob with Beads. You can create different looks from soft and romantic to bold and fierce. Nothing screams fun as a head full of shiny wavy pieces. What is absolutely amazing about these is that due to the square parting, you can wear the hairstyle any way you like – up or down, split in the middle or thrown to the side you prefer.

49. Short Palm Tree Ponytail. Think of a bushy evergreen tree that grows in warmer climates. There are roots and the crown! Be your own summer no matter what the actual season is.

50. Swirly Updo for Kinky Braids. Feeling like a goddess has never been easier. A massive updo with tight braids is just the perfect fit.

It’s safe to say, that your afro style can make you feel daring, cool, stylish, and even a little mysterious. We want to believe that you’ve now found the perfect choice to experience all those things with one of these 50 cool ideas!