The best replacement for dreadlocks is braids.

The best alternatives to dreadlocks are rated as following:
★★★★★  braids
★★★  sisterlocks
★★★  cornrows
★★★  locks
★★★  locs
★★  twists
★★  twist
★  sister locks
★  afro
  dredlocks
  dreads
  loose hair

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Speaking about dreadlocks, one probably shouldn't forget about thin hair.

Other search terms related to dreadlocks and their ratings are:
★★★★★ thin hair
★★★★ beeswax
★★★ dandruff
★ receding hairline
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