Why did Jay Z grow his hair?

But Jay cleared up the mystery on New York’s Hot 97 today when he said his growing ‘do is just a result of him recording an album. “When I make music, I normally don’t cut my hair,” Jay explained “I started [working on Blueprint 3] last year and it’s getting really bad. It’s terrible.

What is Jay Z’s hair called?

Jay-Z’s freeform dreadlocks with congos (which mean joining two or more locs so they fuse together) may not take much in the way of maintenance, but he had to grow his afro hair a bit longer, first.

Do freeform dreads stink?

Dreadlocks are essentially matted hair, which has the potential to trap odors quicker than loose hair, but this doesn’t mean that dreads smell bad or they’re doomed to eventually smell bad. If you don’t know how to care for your dreads properly, your dreads could end up with an offensive smell.

Are freeform dreads healthy?

Freeform dreads are a very natural way to wear your natural hair. However, even though it’s a natural and low-maintenance style, there are a few things that you’ll want to keep in mind to keep them healthy and strong. Start with clean, dry hair. Don’t use conditioner before starting your locs.