Yes; whether you are wanting permanent or temporary extensions, I can source the materials for you. I have a supplier of ethically sourced human hair, which I can order for you, for making human hair dreadlock extensions. I can also source materials for making synthetic and wool dreads. However, if you have hair or wool that you’d prefer to use I’m happy to go with this as long as they are suitable. I can also advise you regarding what materials to buy so just ask if you’d prefer to source your own.
Yes I do, I have a little bead bar at my studio with a selection of beads and trinkets – some new and some upcycled, to jazz up your locks 🙂
Please refer to my Price Page or if you need a more specific quote then please dont hesitate to email me at info@rosielocks.com
I can do the dreads to any thickness your hair will allow, and any length (with Extensions if necessary). However, although they will be tight immediately, your dreads will still be new or baby dreads. Dreads take time to mature, and ones that you have seen probably look so cool because they have been grown over time. Also, you have to be realistic about what I can do with the hair I am given to start with, so for example I can´t produce a thick lion´s mane of locks from just a few little strands if you are somewhat follicley challenged. I will however make sure you are more than happy with the dreads you have straight away as I will do them in a way which suits your face and hair type. Browse my Dreadlocks and Permanent Dread Extensions galleries to see what kind of thing you would like to start off with. Once you´ve got them, maturing can take from 6 months to a year, in which time they will develop their own unique personality.
I wont lie, for some people it can be painful having dreads put in, as it involves prolonged pulling at the scalp. Some people have described it as an `annoying´ pain. Others do not find it painful at all, so it is hard to predict whether you yourself will find it painful. Generally any pain felt is only temporary, while I am putting the dreads in near the roots, although the scalp might be slightly tender for the rest of the day. If you are worried then take a couple of painkillers before the appointment, which will dampen any pain you might experience. If you think about it, people sit through tattoos everyday to get a result which they will love for the rest of their life, and so with dreading it is a similar thing. Also as a side issue, your bum may go a bit numb!
There are two main options of hair that we’d normally use for Permanent extensions – human hair or synthetic hair.
Human hair is the most popular option.
- Pros: It looks and feels more realistic, texturally it blends better with your hair at the joins so gives a smoother join, behaves in a way more similar to your own hair when locking up, less plastic pollution. Overall a more successful look if you want your extensions to look like your own hair
- Cons: It is more expensive than synthetic, there are fewer colour options (for instance with brighter colours) and there is the ethical question of using human hair. I can supply you hair which is ethically sourced, but with hair you buy from a lot of places this can’t be guaranteed.
Synthetic can so be used however:
- Pros: it’s cheaper than human hair, comes in a huge range of funky or natural shades, comes in very long lengths. Also you can have temporary synthetic dreads which can be installed as permanent dreads afterwards.
- Doesn’t look/feel quite as natural a human hair, is made from plastic fibres (so depends on your policy with buying plastic), blends and locks up a bit differently to your own hair (although will still go through a ‘maturing’ process just like human hair locks)
Well, this depends whether you want to go for permanent or temporary dreads. You have 2 basic options, both of which require a minimum length of 3 inches of your own hair:
- Permanent Dread Extensions – this involves you making an appointment, then I’d pre-make some extensions ready for the appointment . You then come to have your hair dreaded, and I’d attach the extensions onto the ends of your own dreaded hair. This is my preferred method rather than attaching a permanent extension from the roots because this creates an artificial thickness to your own dreads which can’t be removed, which will become apparent when your hair grows and the real thickness can be seen. It also means that the extensions are more easily removed should you decide that you want to lose them once your own dreads become the desired length. I can source the hair for you; when you book the appointment you would need to send me a clear, well-lit (daylight) photo of your hair colour so I can colour-match your hair. I only use hair that is 100% ethically sourced. I would need you to send a deposit to cover my outlay for buying the hair prior to the appointment. The cost of the work can be paid on the day. You are also welcome to supply your own hair if you prefe, I can advise you on what to buy.
- Temporary dread extensions are braided into your hair, and can last up to 3 months. If you’re wanting them in a shade similar to your natural hair then you’d need to send me a well-lit photo showing your natural colour. You would need to pay a deposit to cover the cost of materials. They can be made from a wide range of materials, including Wool Dreads, Synthetic Crocheted Dreads, Yarn Braids, Wraps, Deco Dreads
Yes Please…I love working with colour, it is one of my favourite things about this job. I am not a trained colour technician and for this reason I cannot dye dreads, but I can add colour in other ways. I can either sell you removable Wool Dreads and Deco Dreads, Â which can be tied into the roots of your own dreads to add colour, volume, length and texture, or do Yarn Braids and Wraps onto your dreads, in a wide range of different yarns including mohair, wool slub and sari silk. This will brighten up any dread do.
Well, it´s hard to answer this precisely as it depends on a few factors, like how easily your hair locks up, how often you wash it, and what your own personal standards of neatness are (some people like them immaculate, some like a bit of fluff for a more natural look). I would recommend getting a tidy up session within a few months of getting hair dreaded, or sooner if you are concerned, although some people do not need to come back for a long time. Permanent Dread Extensions should be checked to make sure the joins are staying strong, and if there are any concerns contact me. I can give you tips on maintenance and show you how to use the crochet hook, so this helps you take care of your own dreads a bit, meaning you might not need to book a maintenance session for a long while. I do warn against over-maintaining your dreads, as this stops the natural development of the dreads and in some cases can cause weakness.
DON´T PANIC. I have been through this one, having caught them off my little nephew a few years back. I was gutted, and tried several shop-bought remedies, only to discover that I would need to buy several bottles of the stuff to cover my hair, as dreads are very absorbent. Shop-bought remedies also require combing, which obviously you can´t do. Finally what helped me was a very cheap and effective solution I found online. I soaked my hair in a sink filled with ordinary white vinegar with a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. I then put a plastic bag and a towel on it and left it as long as I could stand it. I repeated this on day 7, and day 11, as this works most effectively with their breeding cycle and ensures you get anything that has hatched late (ugh, I know…). You might smell like a chippy for a couple of days but it should be worth it. Disclaimer: I can’t guarantee this will work for very severe infestations but it certainly worked for me!