Can I use hair dye/bleach on my dreadlocks safely?
Just like dying “normal” hair is damaging to the hair, it is also at least mildly damaging to dreadlocks. (After all, they are hair, too!) However, the process is slightly different. You really …
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Shampoos & Soaps
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 & Sprays
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 …
Locking Powders
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 …
1) What’s Your Motivation?
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 …
2) Telling Your Family, Friends, and Employer
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 …
3) Research, Research, Research!
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 …
Temporary Synthetic Extensions
This service is for the installation of temporary, synthetic dreadlock extensions that are braided into “normal”, brushable hair or otherwise tied into natural dreadlocks. They are a great way to get the look …
Permanent Dreadlock Extensions
Please note that Raging Roots Studio is only custom-making extensions on a VERY limited basis [One set per month]. However, we still install extensions made by sellers on our recommended seller list below. …
Dreadlock Maintenance
This service is for folks who already have dreadlocks or hair that is already starting to lock up. If you have any specific concerns let us know and If there is anything in …