The most common pattern I use is brick-lay , however I am open to sectioning with any of these patterns.
BRICK-LAY
The brick-lay pattern, as far scalp coverage is concern, takes a huge leap ahead of the grid pattern. In this pattern the square sections are staggered, like the bricks in a brick wall (thus the name) so that the dreadlocks in each subsequent row fall between the row beneath them. However, I have found that there is still enough play with this pattern to end up with bald spots (although these spots are much less noticeable than those in the grid pattern).This sectioning is completed one row at a time, like the grid pattern, by first carving off a single row starting at the nape of the neck. Ideally in this method you want each section to be equally wide as it is tall to keep it as aesthetically appealing and functional as possible. Then you carve off the second row, keeping the rows as parallel as possible. While still keeping the sections as square as possible, make it so that the edges of each row (going one at a time) fall as close to the center of the section below it as you are able while still keeping the sections approximately regular in size. Continue this process with each row.
Once you reach the crown of the head (this spans from the row that finished at the top of the temple and upwards to cover the entire top of the head), the section of hair remaining to be sectioned into smaller sections is generally ovular and you will want to carve your rows now from side to side (ear-to-ear) and continue to stagger the sections so that they fall in between the dreadlocks in the row beneath them as you did on the rest of the head.
GRID PATTERN
Grid sectioning, despite being the pattern shown on one of the more popular dreadlock sites on the web, is generally speaking NOT the best choice. Although this method does allow for easy maintenance, the aesthetic result of this pattern is usually very undesirable. With each row and column stacked like a grid, the dreadlocks also end up stacked in this manner which means there are typically a lot of ‘gaps’ and ‘bald spots’ between columns of dreadlocks that are considered unsightly by many . As mentioned above, the only case in which a person might purposefully want to choose this sectioning pattern is if they are looking to get SUPER tiny locks (typically in ethic hair) that they are wanting to be able to braid and/or twist into intricate styles.
This sectioning is completed one row at a time by first carving off a single row starting at the nape of the neck. Ideally in this method, you want each section to be equally wide as it is tall to keep it as aesthetically appealing and functional as possible. Then, once the bottom row is sectioned you do the same for the next row up making sure the rows are as parallel as possible and the sections are stacked on top of one another in a grid-like pattern in neat rows and columns. Continue this process with each row.
Once you reach the crown of the head (this spans from the row that finished at the top of the temple and upwards to cover the entire top of the head), the section of hair remaining to be sectioned into smaller sections is generally ovular and you will want to carve your rows now from side to side (ear-to-ear) and continue to stack the sections similarly to how you did it on the rest of the head.
Grab n’ Go
The ‘grab-n-go’ sectioning looks a little more “organic” and “free form” without actually being that way. It is exactly what it sounds like — grabbing a section and then going with it! The caveat to this technique is that you have to make sure the sections are a generally round/square shape. What you have to make sure you don’t do is have section shape that have odd points, are C-shaped, or have chunks that cross over OTHER sections. So you still have to pin the hair up and pay attention to what you’re doing because all of those above shapes just spell bad news for dreadlocks. It only sounds easier and carefree… its just as much work just with a slightly more unpredictable outcome. I also try to be VERY aware of making sure there is good scalp coverage so that dreadlocks fall between two others covering any section lines.
Fan Pattern
The fan pattern is, in my opinion, the best in that it allows for the least operator error. Due to the way each subsequent row falls between the one beneath it like fish scales makes for a highly regular pattern that is easy to work with and, even better, makes for the best scalp coverage. Since this pattern has no straight lines in it whatsoever, the visibility of the scalp is highly minimized. This sectioning is completed section by section, unlike the previously two patterns where an entire row is carved off first. It begins by carving off a single section. Making sure to enough room in the rest of the ‘row’ for each section to be approximately the same size as the first one. Once the first row is complete, carve out the first section of the next row so that it falls in the depression that was made on the side of the section beneath it (assuming you start at one side). All sections should fall between the depression made by the two below it.
Once you reach the crown of the head (this spans from the row that finished at the top of the temple and upwards to cover the entire top of the head), the section of hair remaining to be sectioned into smaller sections is a scalloped ovular shape. You’ll want to do one more row ABOVE the temple (unlike the previous patterns) that wraps around to include the dreadlocks across the front hairline. Once you have created an addition ‘ring’ of sections around the crown of the head, begin carving off sections across the top of the head (ear-to-ear again) from back to front. (see photo above) You should end with a row of more diamond-shaped sections where your rows ‘intersect’ with the row you already carved off in the front.
Triangle Pattern
The triangle pattern generally gives better scalp coverage than the grid pattern and the brick-lay pattern, but a bit less coverage than the fan pattern. The long/bottom edge of each triangle lines up with an inverted triangle in the row above/below. However, any straight line in sectioning with create less organic-looking results. So if you like the look of a more organic section check out the fan Pattern or the Grab n Go pattern. This sectioning is completed on row at a time, like the grid and brick-lay patterns by first carving off a single row starting at the nape of the neck. Ideally in this method you want each section to be as close to an isosceles triangle (each corner having the same angle; 45 degree) to keep it as aesthetically appealing and functional as possible. Then you carve off the second row, keeping the rows as parallel as possible. The easiest thing to do is to continue the lines from the triangles below up into the second section to get an even pattern. (Think of it almost like diamond-shaped sections cut in half!). Continue this process with each row.
Once you reach the crown of the head (this spans from the row that finished at the top of the temple and upwards to cover the entire top of the head), the hair remaining to be sectioned is generally ovular and you will want to carve your rows now from side to side (ear-to-ear) starting from the crown of the head moving forward. Continue to create triangular sections as you did on the rest of the head.
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