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 …
Initial Dreadlock Placement
Please note, the links on this page redirect you to my new website RadiantRootsStudio.biz Initial (Partial) Dreadlock Placement $20 per dreadlock UP to 12 locks, $400 for a half head from base to …
Do you/will you work on children?
We do not start new dreadlocks on children any younger than 8 years of age. Not only are most children disinclined to sit for such a long period of time as is needed …
How much length will I lose if/when I dread my hair?
This is a loaded question and unfortunately the answer is ‘everybody is different’. However, the circumstances by which people lose length with the method(s) we use is at least fairly predictable. The first thing …
How long does my hair need to be to put in dreadlocks?
It’s possible to dread hair as short as only 3″ long, but they would be some crazy, spikey dreads! A length of at least 5-6″ is preferable for putting in new dreads. If …
I have a really sensitive scalp/dandruff. What can I do that’s safe for dreadlocks to help?
Whatever you do, AVOID USING “TRADITIONAL” DANDRUFF TREATMENTS (such as T-Gel, Head & Shoulders, Selsun Blue, etc.)!!! The products commercially available for treating dandruff at the store have tons of ingredients in them …
My dreadlocks are new and my head is SUPER itchy. What should I do???
It is TOTALLY normal and even expected for any new dreadhead to experience a fair amount of itchiness for the first few weeks. When you have “normal” hair your scalp is used to …
How often do I “need” to come back for maintenance?
One thing to remember is that dreadlocks are only as much or as little maintenance as you want them to be. Naturally if you want them to look neat you’ll need to do more rather than less. That all said, ideally we like to see our clients every 4 to 12 weeks. (The younger your locks, and the neater you want them to be, the more they will benefit from more frequent appointments.)
Do you have to shave your head if you want to get rid of your dreads?
Absolutely not! It is true that the longer you have your locks the harder it is to remove them without shaving your head (or cutting your hair very short), but it can be …
How do you wash dreadlocks and how frequently should you do it?
We recommend to wash once a week or so. At the beginning it can be difficult to wash that infrequently if you are accustomed to washing daily. Wait as long as you can …