How Dreadlocks Boost Your Confidence In 5 Ways!

Can I tell you a truth I’ve seen again and again in our Wildcrafted community?

Most women don’t come to dreadlocks because they want attention. Or even because they want a dramatic transformation. They come because they feel… off. Disconnected. Tired of hair that doesn’t reflect how they feel inside. Tired of showing up for everyone but themselves.

And they don’t even realise what they’re really craving until something shifts.

That shift? It’s rarely just about the look.
It’s what happens inside.

So let’s talk about that...
Here are 5 things synthetic dreadlocks change in you and guess what?

None of them are about hair.

1. You reconnect with your body.

For many women, especially those who have spent years putting everyone else first, there comes a time when they realise they’ve been living outside of their bodies. Hair becomes just another thing to manage. A quick comb-through, a bun, a headband and on to the next thing.

There’s no real touch. No real pause. Just function.

But when you install dreadlocks, something changes. You have to slow down. You have to use your hands differently. You begin to notice the weight of the strands, the softness of your own fingertips, the way your breath deepens as you work a bit of Crown Nectar into your strands helping them to mature.... 

You start to realise how long it’s been since you gave yourself this kind of attention.

It is no longer about getting your hair done. It becomes about being with yourself. Each small act of care begins to feel like an offering. Not to look better, not to check a box, but to feel present. To come back into your skin.

And in that presence, your nervous system starts to follow. Your thoughts slow. Your shoulders drop. Your jaw softens. You remember that your body is not something to manage or fix. It is something to listen to, to live in, and to honour.

2. You stop hiding.

So many women become experts in the art of shrinking. They learn how to blend in. How to stay neutral. How to speak gently. How to wear the right thing, say the right thing, keep their edges soft and their presence small. Not because they lack boldness, but because somewhere along the way, they were taught that safety lives in invisibility.

But dreadlocks do not let you hide. They frame your face. They move when you move. They are full of story, texture, and presence. They invite attention, not because they’re flashy, but because they are unapologetically there.

And that can feel overwhelming at first. A woman who has spent decades learning how to stay quiet may find it uncomfortable when people start noticing. When a stranger at the store lingers just a little longer. When a friend makes a comment that lands the wrong way. When she catches her reflection and feels exposed.

But she stays. She breathes through it. And she starts to notice something else.

She wasn’t afraid of being seen. She was afraid of being misunderstood.

Yet the longer she lets herself show up in her truth, the less she needs to explain it. She no longer scans the room for approval. She no longer rehearses her words. She no longer feels the urge to soften herself into something more digestible.

She just is.

And that alone becomes her freedom.

3. You start noticing the voice in your head....and changing it.

That voice....the one that says, “This is too much,” or “You’re too old for this,” or “What will he say?” isn’t always loud, but it is always present. It shows up when you wear something different. When you speak up. When you try something new.

When you install your first set of synthetic dreadlocks, that voice often gets louder. It questions everything. It points out flaws. It brings up past fears.

But something powerful starts to happen as you live with this new version of yourself. You catch your reflection in the mirror, and instead of judgment, you start to feel curiosity. Maybe even admiration. You notice your strength. Your softness. Your beauty.

And suddenly, the old voice feels out of place.

You begin replacing it. Not all at once, but slowly. You start saying, “This feels like me.” You say, “I chose this.” You say, “I feel grounded.”

Over time, the voice that once held you back becomes background noise. It does not disappear, but it no longer runs the show.

In its place rises a deeper voice. One that sounds more like truth. It says, “You’re allowed.” It says, “You’re enough.” It says, “You’re here.”

And that voice starts guiding your choices in all areas of your life.

4. You rewrite old beauty stories.

Many of us grew up learning that beauty had rules. That hair should be straight, smooth, controlled, and quiet. That anything textured, voluminous, or free needed to be tamed.

So we adapted. We straightened. We flattened. We stretched and pulled. We learned to see our natural patterns as problems to fix. And for years, we made that work.

But something inside still felt off.

When a woman installs dreadlocks... especially for the first time, there is often a quiet rebellion happening underneath the surface. She is choosing not to conform. Not in a loud or defiant way, but in a rooted and intentional one. She is choosing to stop editing herself.

And it shows.

Each strand. Each moment of maintenance becomes an act of reclaiming. Not just of hair, but of power.

She begins to ask questions she’s never asked before.
Who decided what beauty looks like?
Whose standards have I been chasing?
What if I stop?

She moves differently. Her energy shifts. She doesn’t second guess herself in the dressing room. She doesn’t dull her voice. She doesn't ask for permission to take up space.

She walks into a room and people notice. Not because of the hairstyle. But because of the wholeness.

That quiet confidence? It’s magnetic.
That softness? It’s radiant.
That self-trust? It’s sexy.

And chances are, the people around her feel it too.
Especially the ones closest to her.

Because when a woman feels good in her skin, in her hair, in her body
Everyone else sees it.
And better yet, they feel it.

5. You begin again.

This might be the most profound change of all.

For years, many women live with the quiet belief that the best versions of themselves are behind them. That transformation is for the young. That after a certain age, you’re supposed to settle into what you’ve always been.

But dreadlocks have a way of shaking that belief loose.

They remind you that it is never too late to begin again. Not at 37. Not at 52. Not at 64.

You are allowed to change. You are allowed to become more vibrant. You are allowed to surprise yourself.

And you do not need a crisis to do it. You do not need to justify it. You do not need to wait for permission.

You can begin again simply because you want to feel more connected. More honest. More you.

What begins as a new hairstyle often becomes a new rhythm. A new way of walking into rooms. A new way of holding yourself. A new way of saying yes to the life you actually want to live.

Because the woman underneath it all?

She never left. She was just waiting for you to return.

So here’s the truth:

This isn’t just about a hairstyle. It’s about a shift. A sacred one.

One that starts with strands, but ends with something much deeper—your sense of self.

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time, whether this could be for you, whether you’re allowed to feel that free… this is your gentle yes.

You are not too old.
You are not too late.
You are not too much.

You are allowed to choose something that makes you feel more like yourself.

Here's quotes straight from our community: 

"My husband said 'You are so beautiful and every time we go anywhere I feel like I'm out with a celebrity' because I get so many compliments on my hair! Thank you Wildcrafted Beauty!" - Linda C

"I've never had this much confidence in my life: with and without the dreads. Thank you Berlin and the Wildcrafted team. You've changed my life!" -Katrina R 

"Thank you Berlin for the confidence I have gained with these dreadlocks! I literally feel naked when I take them out!" -Krystal C

"Can I tell y'all what these dreads have done for my confidence..? I own a metaphysical shop in Idaho and I had some posts coming up that I needed to do for social media, I have always detested them because I feel so awkward... well let me tell you, I am finally so happy..... each picture feels like "me" for the first time ever. if you're someone who's wondering... should I do it? Seriously, go for it!" -Aubrei S

And if you don’t know where to start, we’re here. Our Customer Joy Specialist is always happy to help you figure out what your perfect set could look like. Just email us at info@wildcraftedbeauty.com or join our private Facebook group Wildcrafted Women.

We’re ready when you are!