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Whether you have questions, want advice about your dreadlocks, or want to schedule an appointment directly – I’m here for you. I look forward to working together on your dream dreads!
Frequently asked questions
Braided into loose hair or looped onto existing dreadlocks at the root as a filler. Temporary, lasts 6-8weeks. Gives existing dreadlocks more fullness. Standard and fashion colors available.
Synthetic extensions are a great way to temporarily try out a dreadlock style or to add some filler to your existing dreadlocks. I have a small inventory of my hand made single-ended (SE) and double-ended (DE) synthetics in my studio or I can make them custom-made for you. Easy to remove- cut the tie and unbraid!
If you already have dreadlocks:
Synthetic extensions can be looped/tied onto your existing dreadlocks in order to add more fullness and/or to add pops of color and decor. Typically will last t 4-6 months, depending on quality and how well they are cared for. Very easy to remove- cut the tie and slide it off!
If you do NOT have dreadlocks:
Synthetic extensions are braided in with your loose hair. Can be done as a “partial” or “full head.” Great way to try out dreadlocks without the commitment. Can stay in for 6-8 weeks, then MUST be removed or your natural hair will start to dread. Once removed, extensions can typically be reused, depending on quality and how they were cared for. Installation times vary, depending on how many extensions.
Many people assume that dreadlocks are a low-maintenance hairstyle, but sometimes they prove to be the opposite. Dreadlocks are always changing, especially in their first year or so when they are going through the “locking” process. If you want them to look a certain way (i.e. neat & tidy), then they will certainly require some extra maintenance, on top of your normal washing routine.
Wash
YES! You can wash your locs.. Use a clarifying or residue-free shampoo, and no conditioner. Anything with too much conditioner/slip to it will make the hair want to detangle. Focus the shampoo at the scalp area and work it through. Let the water rinse the shampoo through the ends. Rinse THOROUGHLY. Wash your hair as needed, but ideally once a week. The reason for this is because of DRYING them- one of the most important things to understand about dreadlocks. Dreadlocks will retain moisture much longer than brushable hair because of how tightly the hair is grouped together. If they are consistently wet in the middle because they haven’t had enough time to dry out in between washes, they will eventually get musty/mildewy/moldy inside. Therefore, once a week washing is usually sufficient, and if you can get into the habit of using a blowdryer as well, even better.
Separate
Separate your dreads. They will naturally want to tangle together and you need to rip them apart as needed in order to keep them separate. If you keep up with it, it shouldn’t be an issue. If you let them go for long periods of time, it will be difficult and painful to rip them apart. Sometimes, if let go for too long, dreads can merge together, and then grow out as one, and then it could be too late to separate them. You’ll end up with one dread that splits into two at the bottom. If you come in for a maintenance appointment, you may see me use scissors to assist in separating your dreads. I DON’T RECOMMEND DOING THIS YOURSELF AT HOME.
Palm roll
Palm-rolling is one of the easiest techniques that you can use at home to keep your dreads on track. It isn’t as efficient as the crochet hook as far as pulling in loose hair, but it will help prevent shrinking, bumps, and loops, and just keep them a bit more uniform overall. Starting at the scalp area, take one dreadlock at a time between your palms and roll the dread back and forth quickly through your hands, then moving them down to the bottom of the dread.
Crochet/Root tightening
Palm-rolling is one of the easiest techniques that you can use at home to keep your dreads on track. It isn’t as efficient as the crochet hook as far as pulling in loose hair, but it will help prevent shrinking, bumps, and loops, and just keep them a bit more uniform overall. Starting at the scalp area, take one dreadlock at a time between your palms and roll the dread back and forth quickly through your hands, then moving them down to the bottom of the dread.
Don’t want to maintain them yourself or feeling overwhelmed? You are welcome to set up appointments to get routine maintenance done. This can be extremely helpful in the beginning when your dreads are still locking and maturing.
I recommend coming in after 6-8 weeks for new dreadlocks for 1 or 2 times in order to keep them on the right track. After dreadlocks have matured, I recommend coming in every 3 months/as needed to clean them up and tighten the roots. During maintenance appointments, I work on separating dreads, tightening the roots, crocheting in the loose hair, pulling in loops and bumps, stengthening weak spots and whatever else you may need!
It is possible to take out dreadlocks, not always practical. The end result depends on your hair texture (how strong your hair is) and how old the dreadlocks are.
My recommendations:
First of all, if they’re long, cut off whatever you can deal with losing for length. Some of the hair at the ends of your dreadlocks probably isn’t attached to your scalp anymore anyway. Begin on 100% dry hair. It is much harder and more damaging to detangle wet hair. Using a metal comb, start picking out the dread from the bottom, and then work your way to the top. That’s pretty much it. You can use conditioner if necessary, and then begin detangling again on dry hair. Call on your friends who are willing to help you with detangling.
Putting dreadlocks in and taking them out are not easy or time-efficient tasks, so do not take them lightly. Make sure you are final on your decision, as it’s not something you’d want to keep going back and forth on.
Can I help? Yes I can.
Still the hourly rate, and hard to say how long it will take.
You can also choose to let your dreads grow out for a couple of months. (Your hair grows +/- 1 cm per month) and than just cut off where the dreads begins. (Make sure you already have an appointment wit a regular hair dresser) You’ll end up with a pixie cut. But hey…a lot of people rock that very nicely!
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Thank you for your patience!