Is my hair suitable for dreads?
Yes! Any hair type can be dreaded. Curly and thin hair is simpler to process, but that should not deter anyone with thick, straight hair.
How long has my hair my hair have to be for dreadlocks?
Your hair should not be shorter than about 20 cm. But if you want to have long dreadlocks fast, you should let your hair grow first and then have them turned into dreads, or you can attach extensions to your locks.
Do dreadlocks shorten my hair?
Yes! Expect that your hair length is shortened by about 20%. The thicker the dreads should be, the shorter they will be.
How do I get rid of the dreads? Do I have to get a bald cut?
No! 1st Possibility: simply no longer work on the dread approaches and let the dreads grow out and thus cut them off after you have regrown some hair. 2nd Opportunity: With the help of tons of hair rinses, ourselves or a patient friend / girlfriend / mom, can comb your dreads out and hope that the hairs are not too broken.
Should I wash my hair before the appointment?
The hair must be completely dry and may not be easily electrically charged, so you better wash your hair the evening before the appointment!
Can you wash Dreadlocks?
Of course!! And never let yourself be persuaded that you are not supposed to wash your hair over a longer period! Dreadlocks are washed just like any “normal” hair, too. However, we strongly advise against shampoo and other hygiene products. Shower gel or anti-dandruff shampoo with a pleasant dose of soap not only facilitate the wallet, but will help your dreads when felting / beautiful.
How often should you wash dreadlocks?
You should limit the washing a little bit for a short while after the birth of your dreads. This does not mean that you should not wash them at all! After some time you will notice that you have no need to wash your dreads as often, because the fat production of the scalp is reduced.
How long does it take to produce dreadlocks?
How long it takes making dreadlocks, depends less on the hair length than on the hair structure and the customer’s wishes regarding the dreadlocks. And I do not think much of bungling and additives with which it would go much faster, which can make your hair look like dreadlocks temporary, but with whom you can most likely forget to ever get good dreadlocks. Hair can be dreaded easier and faster if they – Are thin – Strained, brittle, brittle, dry, splizzig, in a word “broken” – Are not curly or frizzy
it’s not as fast with – Full hair – Strong, healthy hair – With very straight hair also applies: – Thin dreadlocks take longer because more of them must be made – Closed tips take a lot longer than open tip
What can I do in order to save time and money?
- Wash your hair from now on with soap and shower gel, instead of shampoo. This way, they get dry and can be dreaded easier. Shampoo would strengthen the hair. – Mix silica powder (food store) with water and use it like a conditioner to dry hair (rinse good!). – Use a curling iron or flat iron accumulated in order to let your hair become brittle – Waive any type of hair care – If you plan it anyway, bleach your hair … if your hair breaks apart, then you’ve overdone it: o) … Watch your scalp to avoid skin irritations!
Why does it make no sense to use rubber bands, braces and gums to stabilize the approaches?
Many dread-hairdressers spare themselves a tidy solid dread approach and instead just make rubber bands in the dreads. This saves a huge amount of time, but in the long term causes, that the rubber bands can dissolve (especially if exposed to a lot of sunlight) and turn to sludge, which is difficult to remove from the hair. It may stink, looks slimy and is generally perceived as disgusting.
Can I dye my dreadlocks?
Yes! You can dye dreadlocks just like normal hair as well. You should however note the following: 1st The color should not be plant-based (such as henna), since otherwise there is the risk of mold. 2nd Especially with bleaching hair you should not overdo it, because otherwise the hair may be brittle and could break. 3rd Transport care packages that often comes with colors right into the trash! (Exceptions for hair bleaches, depending on hair texture) 4th If you dye your hair before getting dreadlocks you will get a more even result.
Doe I have to care for my dreads?
It all depends on how fussy you are. Some dig the “natural” look, others want pretty, decent and well-kept dreadlocks from the start . You should definitely be aware that dreadlocks mean a lot of work, if they are to look continuously maintained. We will show you how exactly that works best and fastest in the form of short workshops as part of your appointment.
Can I decorate my finished dreadlocks with jewelery?
You can fumble in every kind of jewelery into your dreadlocks as long as it can not get moldy. Whether pearls, shells, cubes, buttons, polymer clay, ribbons, nuts, ball point pen springs … there are no limits to your creativity! Such ornaments are often a great memory of your last holiday: o)
Do you also make Rasta braids, cornrows or braids?
No! We are not an afro hairdresser or shop, we have specialized exclusively in dreadlocks.