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For more information about lice and how to recognize it, please also visit this FAQ page: I think I might have lice! What should I do? OLIVE OIL SUFFOCATION LICE TREATMENT Treatment designed by The Crazy Lice Lady INGREDIENTS: 1/2 … Continue reading
We spend a significant amount of time on dreadlock forums and one of the most common question we see people asking is “Is —[insert product brand/name here]– good to use on dreads?” Well, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of shampoos … Continue reading
If you’re one of those people who used to slather a half ton of condition in your hair before you had dreadlocks and tend towards really dry hair this soak is a great way to moisturizing and condition your locks … Continue reading
Please note that Raging Roots Studio is no longer offering custom dreadlock extensions. However, we still install extensions made by sellers on our recommended seller list. You’ll need to decide whether you want to go with pre-made extensions (extensions that … Continue reading
Please note that Raging Roots Studio is no longer offering custom dreadlock extensions. However, we still install extensions made by sellers on our recommended seller list. In regards to human hair, the fact is simple that it is human hair! … Continue reading
Please note that Raging Roots Studio is no longer offering custom dreadlock extensions. However, we still install extensions made by sellers on our recommended seller list. There are many reasons for why you may be considering dreadlock extensions. Some simply … Continue reading
The good news is that you can treat them almost just like your normal hair — you can wear them up, wear them down, and you can wash them. You do not need to wash the dreadlocks themselves when you … Continue reading
— TYPES — There are different types of synthetic dreadlocks that can be made; backcombed/twisted/sealed (a.k.a. “Twisted”), backcombed/palm rolled/sealed (a.k.a. “Natural”), backcombed/crocheted/lightly sealed (a.k.a. “Crocheted), and backcombed/palm rolled/lightly sealed (a.k.a “Puffy Natural”). We will be focusing only on the three … Continue reading
Also commonly known and referred to simply as “synth” or “synthetic” dreadlock extension, temporary, synthetic dreadlocks can be made out of a wide variety of materials from the more common kanekalon (synthetic hair) or wool roving to foam and plastic … Continue reading
If you are going to have dreadlocks you should be prepared to invest in (or make) a shampoo that is made specifically for dreadlocks. What is used to wash the dreadlocks is perhaps simultaneously one of the most important yet most neglected … Continue reading
Locking gels and sprays usually are intended to help accelerate the locking process and/or help to tame frizz and create a cleaner appearance. However, these potential aids have just as many pitfalls as shampoo and must be approached with much … Continue reading
Powders usually contain ingredients that do one major thing: dry the hair of any oil or moisture to aid and expedite the placement or maintenance of dreadlocks. Powders may be especially helpful for novices who don’t have much experience with … Continue reading
First of all you need to know WHY you want dreads. Whether you already have them or not, the first thing people will ask you when you tell them you want or are getting dreadlocks is, “why?”. Know what your … Continue reading
Secondly, make sure it’s OKAY with your employer! You don’t want to just show up to work one day and be fired for having dreadlocks and I don’t want to be responsible for it! If you’re not sure how to … Continue reading
DO YOUR RESEARCH. The very fact that you are on our website looking around is a GREAT start as we’re sure you’ll discover (if you haven’t already) that there is a plethora of information here. You should do enough research … Continue reading