Purple, Peach, Aqua and Lilac Dreadlocks

Q: I want long length dreadlock extensions in a variety of colors - purple, peach, aqua, lilac purple, whitest white, silver, and bright pink. Please and thank you!

A: Sure. No problem! We can do that. Just let us know an approximate length (such as 24-28" or 33-38") and whether you would like them pencil or sharpie thickness.

Best,

Christine

3-and-a-Half Foot Long Dreads

Q: I might buy some of these dreads i was wondering how if you can make black 3.5 feet long dreads?

A: Sure. No problem. We can do that. Just let us know how many you need and the thickness (pencil or sharpie).

Can I Cut My Dreadlocks? Can I Wash My Dreads?

Quick question. Can I cut my dreads if they happen to be too long? If so, how would I go about doing it so they stay intact?

I would strongly suggest against cutting our dreadlocks. It's better to have them made the length you need them in the first place. So, hopefully, the dreads will be the right length. Next time, just be really specific if you know the exactly length. A lot of times people will give a range and really don't want the dreads so precise while other times people give exactly lengths.

If the dreads are several inches too long, I suppose you could cut them at the top where you would put them on the scalp. I've never done this and, again, I do not recommend this but if you absolutely feel like you must then I suppose this would be my thought on the matter. Perhaps cutting the dread at an angle be better than a blunt cut for the purposes of attaching the dread to the head after the cut. I would reseal the dread.

Sealing the dread helps to keep it from untangling or from falling apart. Our dreads are tightly backcombed and are all sealed before sent out so people don't have problems with them falling apart. In fact, our dreads tend to get tighter over time. That being said, your dreads will be new and will not have had the opportunity to tighten more, so resealing them might be helpful.

To reseal the dreads just take the end that you cut and place it in boiling water. Just the very end needs to be reboiled - perhaps an inch or so? After the resealed end of the dread has dried, I would suggest taking thread that is the same color of as the dread and wrapping the area that you cut. If you don't want to wait until the dread is dry then blow dry the end of the dread with a normal hair blow dryer.

Assuming you've cut the dread at an angle, it seems likely that you could attach the angled end to your hair directly with the thread - just tie the end of the dread onto your hair as you would if there were a loop. If the resealed dread doesn't look like it will come apart then you might not feel the need to wrap it in thread. Or, you might feel that only a quarter inch needs to be wrapped in thread to re-enforce and protect it.

Again, I do not recommend cutting our dreads (even though our dreads are probably some of the strongest dreads out there). If you do this and you ruin the dreads then this is a choice you are making for yourself and not one that we will feel an responsibility for... Hopefully, the dreads will be a workable length for you. If not, let me know how this option works out for you.

Luckily, I did send you a couple extra dreads which will give you something to experiment on first. You

could try it on one dread first. If it doesn't seem to work, just don't do it on the other dreads and then you'll still have a full set of dreads.

Another option that I don't recommend or endorse is burning the end of the dread. This will discolor the dread and turn the end dark. For your darker dreads this probably wouldn't be an issue. Although, the burnt bottom of the dread might show on the red pepper and lilac purple dreads.

Again, let me know what you try and how it ends up working for you.

What care info would you suggest for my dreads once I have them put in?

Both Sophie and I leave our dreads in for months at a time - until the hair has grown too long and so we need to take them out then put them back in again. Are you planning on taking your dreads out on a regular basis or attaching them on a more permanent basis?

If the dreads are left in your head then just shampoo them with the rest of your hair. If you use a bobby pin or the equivalent so the dreads come out at the end of the day then just wash them with your regular shampoo in the sink.

...thanks a heap! I love this business you have going. It feels more intimate and like you have the best interest of your customer in mind... champion :)

Thanks much! We love making dreads and doing our part in making the world a more beautiful and colorful place for all of us!

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

Attaching & Washing Synthetic Dreadlocks

Hello,

Hi Leah!

I was wondering. I used to have dreads and I was not able to get them to "lock" like they should have. I'm not sure why. I waited a while after doing them to wash it, and when I did I used a bar of organic soap to do so, no conditioner. Anyway, I was thinking about doing them again and was wondering how long I should wait before washing and then how long before adding extensions?

I think you might be on a mission to do something that is not something we do. We make synthetic dreadlocks which we attach to real human hair that is currently alive and growing out of your head.

There is no downtime, no need to wait dread your own hair. That is a completely different process. There is no need to wait for your hair to grow. And! We don't

attach dreads to your own dreads that are growing in.

If you want to grow your own dreads and they are still quite short but you want long dreads, it is possible to attach the synthetic dread at the root/scalp along side the real dread and in no way affecting the growth of the real dread. This would allow for length while allowing your real dreads to grow in naturally.

I've never had any desire to grow real dreads and therefore have no actual experience with the process of it.

With our dreads, just wash your scalp and hair as often as you normally would. Personally, I have found that wet dreads are a little heavy and ours are very tight so they can hold a rich, thick shampoo very well. This means it takes a while to wash

it out. Therefore, I generally just dilute the shampoo which I'm

washing the dreads with while also using full shampoo at my scalp. That works best for me.

We don't put and leave any kind of soap or wax in the dreads. It's all very clean and fabulous smelling! :-) It also looks great and is easy to care as you're growing your real dreads.

Also, when I do get the extensions, which I want for length not fullness.

Right away! There is nothing to wait for.

I saw a video once where the "fake" dread was placed at the end of the natural dread and then sort of knotted into eachother.

I can't imagine why a person would do that. Just let your real dreads grow and compliment them with the synthetic dreads until your real dreads are the length you

want them. I'd worry that the real dreads might not fair too well if you tried to add extensions to them. Plus, real hair and synthetic hair are not the same so the top half being real hair mixed with the bottom half of the same dread being fake doesn't

seem like it would look good. Now, I've seen a lot of real dreads mixed in with synthetic dreads - side by side - and that looks great perhaps because one isn't trying to turn a dread into something it's not. Real dreads are real. Synthetic dreads are synthetic. Perhaps posing one as the other doesn't work but putting them side-by-side and allowing them both to shine in their full glory works great!

That probably makes no sense...what I mean is the girl who was doing it used a

crochet hook to pull up parts of the synthetic and pull down parts of the natural so they would end up locking together. Would you recommend this with this type?

No.

I'm just wondering because I want kind of a "seamless" transition into the synthetic dreads. Thanks!!

I'd put them side-by-side. Let your real dreads grow into the fabulous long dreads they will become. Attach the synthetic dreads at the root of them. I would assume the look would be more nature... freer... and not trying to be something it is not. Even synthetic dreads are based in one's own nature and organic style. It is still about being true to one's self, one's taste and one's perceptions. I don't see how trying to turn something into something it isn't would work.

I understand how you could want to take this person's word for it, especially if she seems more knowledgeble than yourself or if you're looking for suggestions but I just don't agree with her approach on this. It might work for some and that's wonderful for them. But it's not something we do, have any desire to do or could in any way help you to reach that end.

Synthetic dreads of fabulous length we can do!

Thanks for your interesting dilemma. I hope this helps and best of luck figuring it all out!

Kind regards,

Christine

Dreadlocks: Considering Length and Needs

That is a decent price however I don't have the money at the moment I can only afford 200 maybe 250. Hopefully in a few weeks I'll be able to order from you guys. Thanks so much though =]

So, I have a suggestion. Instead of ordering 45 super long double-ended dreads, you could order 75 single-ended dreads at a length between approximately 22-26". This would give you the length you want and you would be able to buy them at a price you can afford. I would recommend getting them somewhere between a pencil and sharpie thickness. I think you'd be very happy with the above dreads. It would be a full head of hair and look absolutely gorgeous. I really don't recommend buying super long double-ended dreads. They can be very heavy and pull too much on any particular part of the scalp instead of dispersing the weight more evenly. Single-ended dreads also don't have to be taken out as often and still look great in... if not better! I'll send you an invoice, just in case this seems like a good fit for you! 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

Wild and Free Dreads with Attitude

I was wondering if you could make me some dreads like these, with the really thick dreads, along with smaller ones and wavy ones, but in different colors.

Hi Joy!

Yes, we can do that! Looks beautiful.

Just tell me what you want - length, colors, quantity.

It looks like she's using a baby blue, lilac and powder puff pink. I'd guess she's got about 60 dreads approximately 16-30" long. I'll send you an invoice. If you'd like any changes just let me know and we'll alter it for you.

Love the look.

Very cool!

Best,

Christine

Personalizing Dreadlock Orders

Okay, great!

I don't want the dreadlocks to be too thick or too thing. So, I'd like them to be between pencil and sharpie size (if that's possible).

Sounds good!

I would like five single-ended ones.

Sounds good!

I sent you a picture so you can see my hair color! I like the tone of brown on the underside of my hair, so I guess it'd be classified as medium dark brown...

Sounds good!

I am going for the natural look. From the base of my hair line, where I want the dreads, my hair is 16 inches long. So that sounds good for a length.

Approximately 16". Got it!

I've sent an invoice. We'll be happy to make them for you!

Double-ended Dreads - Sharpie Thickness

Hi!

Hi there!

I was wondering how much it would be to get dread extensions:

- double-ended
- solid dark brown
- 18"
- about the thickness of sharpie or a little bigger

I'm not sure how many I will need but if possible base it on average dreads per head.

I'll send you a PayPal invoice for 40 dreads and another for 60 dreads. Choose the invoice that works best for you.

40 dreads will work fine. 60 dreads will offer a fuller head of dreads. So it really just depends on the look you are after. If you would like a different number of dreads just let me know and I can make up a new invoice.

I live in Hamilton, Ontario. How much would it be to be shipped?

$10

Thank you!

My pleasure. We look forward to making your dreads!

Best,

Christine
Dreads For Heads

Sharon Kihara Long Dreads

Hi,
Hi Shannon!

I am dreading my hair for the first time and am not sure how many synthetic dreads I will need to buy.

I have four inch long hair and and it's super thin (like baby thin).
Mine is super thin, too. Argh! On the bright side. 4" is perfect for dreading. It will be long enough and much easier to braid the dreads in then with really long hair. The first time I put dreads in my hair was about your length.

I was hoping to do it in the style of Sharon Kihara, the belly dancer, where she has the bangs and front part of her hair natural.
I really like natural bangs in front. It's a nice look! You should be able to do that with no problem!

So far, out of everything I've seen I am completely in love with the way and colors you use in your products.
Ahhh, you're so sweet! Thank you!

Thank you so much for your time and I hope to be ordering very soon!

I would recommend 60 Single-ended dreads - maybe a medium, dark and darker brown to add depth and texture - unless you wanted to veer from Sharon's look?

26-32" is probably a good length. Fewer dreads might be a little thin while more dreads might be too heavy at that length.

I'll send an invoice. If that works for you just pay it and we'll que your order. Feel free to contact me with any questions!

All my best,
Shannon

All my best,
Christine

Dreadlock Extensions for Thin, Short Hair!

Hi!
Hi Lauren!

I've been interested in getting dread extensions for a while now. I'm just not sure as to how many I should get and exactly how long either.

Right now I have a short pixie cut that I'm trying to grow out a bit, so it's in the weird grow out stage and I thought it would be a good time to add some extensions to cover that up until it gets to a better length.
I know exactly what you're going through. Been there. Done that. Dreads make the experience fabulous! It's like the absolute perfect time for dreads.

My hair isn't very thick at all and it's pretty fine as well.
Mine, too! I love that dreads can give me really super thick hair! It's a special experience and the only time I've ever had a full, thick head of hair.

I like the idea of the double-ended dreads for the added density.
Sounds good. Although, I'd recommend single-ended dreads unless you always plan on wearing a dread band. Single-ended dreads can look cleaner near the face! Your choice. Double-ended dreads are much easier and quicker to put in.

Lengthwise, I think I'd want the dreads to end just underneath where your bra stops... If that makes sense... I'm not sure how else to word it haha, sorry!
Got it! I'd go with 18-22". Unless you are under 5'4" or over 5'10. Then I'd go with dreads that are 16-20" or approximately 20-22". PS. You're wording it pretty much the same as most people! It's all good. :-)

I also am pretty sure I'll want the sharpie thickness and all double-ended dark brown ones (not sure how many I would need.. maybe 40 or 50?)
Sure. No problem! I'd go with 50. You'll love the volume!

Plus 4 single-ended whitest white and 2 single-ended lilac purple/whitest white candy cane ones, if possible!
Sure. We can do that! Sounds pretty. :-)

Sorry this was kind of a big jumble of info!
Nope. It works! Got it. I'll send you an invoice. Feel free to let me know if you'd like to make any changes. We can always change the invoice!

Best,

Christine

Synthetic Dreadlocks

I was wondering if I can order synthetic dreadlocks (to look more natural if possible) dark brown - dark reddish color, please.
Sure. No problem. We can do that!

I need a few of them to wrap around my messy hair on top of my head.
Ahhh... That sounds very cool!

Dread Thickness - thicker than a pen and smaller then a felt pen.
No problem. We can do that!

Dread Length - half a meter approximately.
No problem!

Please let me know if you can supply it and how to order and pay for it?
Yes, we can do this for you! I'll send you an invoice. Once paid, we can que your order to be made.

Regards,
Alex (Female)

Regards,
Christine (Female) ;-)

Lavender & Purple Dreadhawk

I would like to do this with my hair, but I need the extensions.

Very cool!

I would like them Lavender with some darker purple pieces.

No problem. We have the colors on hand. We could do that!

How many do you think I would need for this style? 30-40 of various lengths and thicknesses

How much would it cost? We'll send you and invoice for both 30 and 40 pieces.

Can they just be braided in or how would you suggest to put them in? Yes, the dreads could be braided in and that is how I would suggest doing it. We use thread. You can pick your thread color to match the color of the dreads and it seems most durable and flexible.

Thank You!
Anita

You're welcome! We look forward to doing business with you!

Christine