#dreadlocks — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 7.8M total posts and 470 new posts daily, #dreadlocks is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 25 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #dreadlocks

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dreads	7.8M	470	1.1K	100	56
#locs	10.4M	1.9K	2.1K	100	62
#dreadhead	2.7M	159	5.5K	100	75
#locstyles	4.9M	845	2.1K	100	66
#dreadstyles	1.4M	172	1.5K	100	74

Related Hashtags to #dreadlocks

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#naturalhair	38.0M	2.5K	1.3K	100	64
#locjourney	2.5M	600	1.4K	100	61
#hair	261.2M	22.9K	776	100	48
#loctician	1.6M	394	1.7K	100	60
#starterlocs	1.8M	338	1.8K	100	55

Similar Hashtags to #dreadlocks

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dreadlockstyles	451.6K	38	1.0K	40	65
#dreadlockstyle	413.3K	14	710	21	50
#dreadlocksdaily	129.5K	2	2.1K	5	65
#syntheticdreadlocks	71.5K	12	602	11	33
#dreadlocksgirl	58.7K	5	925	5	56

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #dreadlocks on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #dreadlocks has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #dreadlocks alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #dreadlocks with #naturalhair, #locjourney, #hair for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #dreadlocks on Instagram?

#dreadlocks has 7.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 470 new posts added daily. The average post using #dreadlocks receives 1.1K likes and 25 comments.

Is #dreadlocks a good hashtag to use?

#dreadlocks has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 56/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #dreadlocks?

The best hashtags to use with #dreadlocks include: #naturalhair, #locjourney, #hair, #loctician, #starterlocs. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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