Crochet Dreadlocks, Maintenance, & Extensions!
Crochet Dreadlocks, Maintenance, Extensions …and Tooth Bling, too!
— 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 …
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This can be used as a spray, rinse, or soak and is great for helping to squelch those horrible itchies! Thanks to Jennifer Rose of GoddesslocksPA for this recipe! 1 tbsp loose peppermint …
This spray can be used as a wonderful locking accelerator to be used either before or after maintenance to give your dreadies that wonderful, rough feeling without drying them out like sea salt-based …