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 🙂
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I would recommend not using any conditioners before you have your hair dreaded, and giving it a wash the day before the appointment. You could wash it in a natural soap (or if you want to be really thorough, a natural washing up liquid) when you do this as this cleans off anything like oil or conditioners that might be coating the hair that may prevent it from dreading up nicely..
Also try to plan ahead if you regularly dye your hair. I recommend not doing too much to disturb new locks, so it’s a good idea to do any dyeing before your appointment.
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.
When you see hair that has gone a lot shorter after dreading, this is usually due to excessive backcombing. I always try to preserve as much length as possible when doing dreads. This is quite easy with the technique I use. If someone has very thick hair, this makes it easier to keep it longer; sometimes as little as one inch may be lost. However if your hair is very thin you may lose more length. I always leave the ends of hair loose for a natural look, unless requested otherwise, as this also helps to preserve more length. If you want the tips to be rounded off then the dreads will be a couple of inches shorter.
I can dread hair as short as 3 inches. However, if you have concerns about looking neat for work then I do recommend it being longer. Short dreads require a lot more maintenance to keep them looking tidy, can not be tied back, and also take some time to settle down due to the lack of weight. Of course, for some clients it is fun to start off with short dreads and see them develop; I have many customers who have successfully grown their spikey baby dreads into some of the nicest mature dreads I have seen.
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!
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.