Medium Brown to Dark Brown Dreads

Morning!

Good morning!

I’d like some info on the dreads please.

Okay!

1st - Are the dreadlocks double ended ~ the ones that are 36-47” & 48-60” ??? I don’t want a hoop.

It's totally your choice. We can make them double-ended or

single-ended. Every set of dreadlocks we make are custom dreads. So whichever you want - double or single - is how we will make your set of dreadlocks.

2nd - I’ve never had dreads before & would like to see a small sample of the pencil ~ sharpie size.

There are lots of pics of our dreads on our facebook page. That might be a great place for you to get a look at what we make. Pencil width dreads are approximately the width of a pencil. Sharpie width dreads are approximately

the width of a sharpie. Really, it's that simple. :-)

3rd I’d like to match it to my hair color, I’m med brown to dark with natural red highlights, & would like to see how it would match to my natural color.

No problem. We have those colors on hand. It would help if you were more specific about the 'red highlights'. Are they light auburn, medium auburn, light burgundy, dark burgandy, fire engine red? It's fairly easy to match hair color so that shouldn't be much of an issue.

4th How many of what size would I need to do my hair. I want mostly my natural color with a few color highlighted ones. Like a purple or such.

Would you want the red highlights and purple highlights or a different color or more than one color? You would want to let us know specifically about that.

How many dreads you will need depends on the look and length you are going for. Do you want sharpie or pencil thick dreads? It will take fewer dreads if you go with sharpie width dreadlocks but some people prefer the look of the thinner dreads. It also depends on how full a head of hair you want. That's all about personal preference. So, let us know what works for you and we can create it. I'll send you a couple invoices.

5th How long does it take to get an order of dreads. Approx is good.

We ship our dreads within 6 weeks, often much sooner. When the dreads ship depends on how many and how large the orders are that have come in previously. It also depends on if we need to order a particular color. If so, then we need to wait for that color to come in before we can make the dreads. Many of our orders go out within a couple weeks, but no promises. It just depends on the dreads and the circumstances surrounding those orders as well as the circumstances and size of your order.

6th Do you or could you explain how they are tightened up every 2 months.

The dreads are taken out and put back in at the root.

I would appreciate all the help you could give me please.

No problem! Hope that helps!

I look forward to hearing from you & thanks for the help to get my head dreaded.

My pleasure!

Best,

Christine

Attaching Dreadlocks to a Dread Band

Hi there :)

Hi Ben!

I was wondering if you could help me!

I'll give it my best shot!

I would really love to try dreads, as I think they're ace.

Me, too. :-)

However at the moment my hair is really short, and I mean short!

The first time I put dreads in, my hair was probably 3-4" long. This means that it is possible to put dreads in fairly short hair. Unless you have an absolute buzz cut, it would probably take as long for you to receive the dreads as it would for your hair to grow long enough to put them in. Depending on how many dread orders we have already qued before an order comes in it can take up to 6 weeks to receive the dreads. Generally we try to get orders out within 2-4 weeks but we always state 6 weeks just in case we need the time to purchase and receive a particular hair color and/or if we are just swamped with orders (which happens fairly regularly). The good in all that is that you need the time to let your hair grow to put dreads in and it sounds like within 2-6 weeks your hair will probably be long enough for some

dreads.

I was advised that, as it's a rather drastic change from how my hair normally is it could be worth trying a dreadlock wig. I thought this was a good idea so brought one from eBay it its really not that good at all and doesn't give the impression of real dreads I was hoping for.

I'm not surprised. In fact, I wouldn't think a dreadlock wig would work that well. Dread falls attached to ponytails is adorable... but totally different in the overall end resulting look.

My suggestion would be to just order the dreads and assume that if your hair isn't long enough by the time the dreadlocks arrive it'll be long enough within 4 weeks time.

You could try to sew dreads onto a dread band (basically a headband or scarf). So, you would take the scarf and literally sew the dreads onto the inside of the scarf. This should not hurt the dreads. I've had people buy dreads from us before who have used them for this purpose. The scarf would pretty much go to your hairline. The dreads would be attached to the underside of the scarf giving the illusion of real dreads. Use a larger scarf. One layer would most likely not give the impression of 'real dreads'. A regular bandana would most likely be too small.

If attaching the dreads to the dread band worked well enough then you could conceivably use it until your hair is long enough for the dreads to attach directly.

Is it possible to get a wig that looks real? I'm after nothing fancy, just a

realistic looking wig that would make it look like I have proper dreads so I can see how it looks - if that doesn't sound too crazy!

Doesn't sound crazy at all. :-) The 'dreads attached to the dread band' would be my only suggestion beyond waiting the few weeks for the hair length to be workable.

If it is possible, I was looking at something about just below shoulder length, and how much would this cost?

I would suggest double-ended, 24-36" (when bent 12-28") dreads for a dread band. Double-ended dreads would be easier to attach to the dread band and look smoother under the band. Double-ended dreads will also work fine once your hair is long enough to use them. You will be able to use the same dreads for your wig and hair so there will not be an additional cost to you once your hair is long enough. I'll send an invoice.

Thanks in advance for all your help, and the blog is great :)

My pleasure! And, thank you for the blog kudos!

Ben

Best,

Christine

Light Blond Dreadlocks

Hello, My name is Talissa.

Hi Talissa!

I am looking to get some dread extensions. My friend is doing them for me and she has done the "double ended dreads" ? Where she braids them into my hair? Do you have those kind? or something like it.

Yes! We make double-ended dreads. We also make single-ended dreads.

I have white blonde hair so I would like the lightest blonde you have.

No problem. We can do that!

Also I have half my head shaved so I was wondering how many you think I would need.

40-60 dreads

And if you could throw in a couple colored ones like yellow?

Of course. Very cool!

If you could get back to me when you have time that would be great!

Thank you and have a beautiful day!

Thank you! You, too!

Best,

Christine

Long Double-Ended Darkest Brown Dreads

This would be my first time using a dread style in my hair and I've been informed double ended dreads may be easier and lighter...
Double-ended dreads are quicker to put it. They have to be taken out and put in again more often than single-ended dreads because they are not as secure so as the hair grows out it will be necessary to put them in again more often. It's a trade off.

I do not believe double ended dreads are lighter. In fact, it would seem that they would be twice as heavy since they have twice as much material per dread.


I have hair that ends roughly mid back so I'm not sure how long the dread would need to be but I would like them to be close to my color (a dark brown that looks black at the roots) I've attached a picture with fairly good lighting...
No problem at all. The darkest brown would be perfect!


If I were to purchase 45 double ended dread extensions (that would make 90 in my hair correct?)
Correct.


How much would I be charged per dread and about what length should they be?
It sounds like you need dreads that are between 48-52"

I'll send you an invoice. If you have any questions just let me know.


Thanks so much for taking on my burden lol I look forward to your response.

My pleasure! If you don't ask, you won't know. :-)

Best,

Christine

Dread Questions for the Newbie

Hello!

Hi Ell!

I never had dreads before and i need to ask a few questions, so I'd appreciate if you answer.

Sounds good! I'll do my best to answer your questions as effectively as I can!

I have attatched a photo of my hair length right now, How many dreads will i need to make like a streaked kind of look?

Love the photo!

I'm guessing you mean that you want the dreads placed intermingled and randomly throughout your hair. If that be the case, I'd guess you'd want between 30-40 single-ended dreads.

I don't want a full head of dreads. I want them to look evenly placed out in my hair if that

makes sense...

Yeah! I think I got it! Totally makes sense and sounds cool!

Does it?

Yup! Totally makes sense. :-)

Or do you think that will go horribly wrong?

No, I don't think it would go horribly wrong as far as how it would look. I think it would look absolutely fantastic. Sophie has a friend who did exactly what you are describing and it seemed to work fine for her. The pictures are of that girl's half dread/half hair look. Although I didn't do her hair, I believe she had dreads, braids and loose hair, as well.

I think i might actually go for a half head look,

make the dreads longer than my actual hair length too. What do you think?

I'm not sure how it would look with the dreads longer than your real hair. That's up to you. Personally, I can't envision it. I would opt for the dreads the same approximate length as your hair. But you should do whatever makes you most comfortable and what you would like to wear. It's your hairstyle!

Also, single end or double end?

I would suggest single-ended but either would work fine.

Which ones are better? And how can i attatch them?

Both single-ended dreads and double-ended dreads are great. It just depends on preference and/or purpose. Double-ended dreadlocks are easier and quicker to put in. But if you plan on leaving the dreads in for a while then single-ended dreadlocks will last longer before you need to take them out and put them back in. Also, if you decide that it is hard to wash your hair and dreads at the same time and want to be able to take the dreads out before washing your hair and then easily put the dreadlocks back in you might want to attach bobby pins to the single-ended dreads. For your purposes, single-ended dreads just seem a little more versatile. But both would work fine. Bobby pins could be attached to double-ended dreadlocks as well.

Sorry for all the silly questions but im really interested in this and I'd love to get some dreads.

No problem at all. It's important that you ask the questions you need the answers to so that you can get the right set of dreads for your personal style!

I'd appreciate a reply, thank you!

Ell

My pleasure. I'll send you an invoice. If that works for you just let me know the color(s) you want if different than the hair color in the photo, or if you have any other questions.

Best,

Christine

What's the difference between single and double ended dreads?

What's the difference between single and double ended dreads?

Double-ended dreadlocks do not have a look on one end. Single-ended dreads do.

Double-ended dreads are quicker to put in.

Single-ended dreads stay in more securely and for much longer.

Single-ended dreads offer a clearer look and look better near the front of the scalp line.

Adding Synthetic Dreadlocks to Real Ones

Hi,

Hi Tevyn!

I already have existing dreadlocks in, but I would like them to be fuller and longer. I was wondering if your extensions can be put into already existing dreads or strictly hair that is not dreaded?
Over the years, we have had several people purchase our dreadlocks to add to their own existing, natural dreadlocks. I know it has been done and can be done. We've had great feedback on it!


Would the single-ended or double-ended dreadlocks work best?
I think this would be personal preference. The dreads could be attached with thread, sewn in or a rubber band could be used. Any of these ways of attaching dreadlocks would work with both the single and double ended dreads.

I also am curious when my hair does grow out, is it possible to take out the extensions and reapply them at the root?
Absolutely! I need to reattach my dreads every 4 weeks and my daughter reattaches her about every 6 weeks. I have thinner hair so the dreads pull sooner on mine than on hers.

Thank you for your time.

You're Welcome!