Dreadlocks Can Prevent Hair Loss?

I have read in an article that cosmetic dread locks(i.e. created by hand by a hairdresser, as opposed to the usual matted mess which comes from simple disregard of grooming) can actually prevent hair loss as the cluster of hair in the dreadlock provides greater support throughout the hair shaft and at the root. It also said that if the wearer ever pulls back his/her hair traction alopecia rarely occurs if it is not done tightly to the point where tension is felt at the hair line or a headache occurs. Don’t really believe it but for the benefit of the doubt I thought I’d ask you if it may be true.

You are absolutely right to not believe it. Dreads commonly cause hair loss from traction alopecia. If there is some special way that stylists can create dreadlocks where the tension is not on the scalp, well, I haven’t seen it. I definitely don’t agree that this hairstyle can prevent hair loss, unless perhaps your dreadlocks are sprinkled with magic.