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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreadlocks (FAQ)
On this page we give answers to the questions most commonly asked about Dread Perm and Synthetic Dreadlocks.
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On this page we give answers to the questions most commonly asked about Dread Perm and Synthetic Dreadlocks.
A. Consultations are free to accurately quote cost. Every dread perm is different and the cost depends on labor and time involved specific to your ideal dread.
A. A full dread perm can take between two and four hours. Smaller dreads and thicker hair can take more time.
A. Yes, dread perms are permanent and must be cut out. Synthetic dreads are not, they are added to your existing hair.
A. You will have dreads the first day. There is no waiting through endless awkward stages.
A. A dread perm can be done on ALL kinds of hair (silky fine, coarse, and wiry).
A. Four to six inches is best for a dread perm. If your hair is too short right now, check out synthetic dreads. You can still have dreads, even with short hair.
A. Yes, they are well-formed and ready to go.
A. Whatever you want. You make the call. We customize the dreads for you.
A. When going through the natural dreading process over weeks, days, and years, the dreads continue to pack, harden, and firm up. The older the dread, the better the pack..
A. No. Dreads can be as clean as your regular hair. Contrary to all the people who think they are "dread experts" and say they smell, it is easy to have clean fresh dreads.
A. Of course. Wash them once every two weeks with recommended shampoo. There are certain brands that our dreadies prefer.
A. Yes, but professional color should be used. Store-bought colors don't always cut it. Let us know what color you would like.
A. Yes, we've been doing them for years.
A. Yes, they help. Consultations are free. We like our clients to be educated about the choices available. We also want a clear picture of your desired look and expectations so we can better serve you.
A. We are working as fast as we can. However, there is still usually a one to two week waiting list.
A. Only once every two to four months. Maintenance is very inexpensive and usually takes about an hour.
A. Yes, we just give it a jump-start. Dreads are firm and shaped immediately. They might have a little bend and movement when fresh. They relax within a few days to a few months, depending on length and texture of the hair.
A. Yes, however, maintenance is recommended every 2-4 months.
A. The new hair is forced to follow the lead of the dreaded hair. With dread maintenance, the new growth is secured to continue the natural dreading process.
A. Immediately after a dread perm wait one month before washing your hair. Over time, oxygen in the air continues to harden and firm the dread. Washing prematurely will compromise results and destroy the effort entirely. If there is any chance you would like to ignore this rule, you are on your own. We have heard every excuse and reason you want to shampoo early. Get over it. Everyone feels the same as you do after getting a dread perm. Your scalp changes because the hair is different. The need for your regular shampooing ritual changes because the hair is radically different. You'll see.
As a general rule, after the one month waiting period, shampoo your dreads once every two weeks with recommended shampoo. When the hair is in dread sections, the scalp changes. It no longer gets as oily or soiled as it did with free hair. Additionally, dreads can be freshened up with recommended leave-in sprays. Shampooing is no longer the sole answer.
A. No. You will not feel the need to. Dreads are like little sponges and must be allowed to dry thoroughly. Shampooing every day wouldn't allow that to happen and creates other problems with the dreads.
A. No. Everyone tells us they need to shampoo every day. When the hair is in dread sections, your scalp changes. It no longer gets as oily, as hot, or as dirty as it did when the hair was free. Don't assume a drastically different hair style needs the same amount of shampooing.
A. Maintenance can take an hour or more. The better you maintain your dreads, the quicker the maintenance, and the lower the price.
A. Very little. We find most people want to mess with them a lot. The more you leave them alone, the better. You can roll them periodically and shampoo as recommended. Salon dread maintenance is recommended every two to four months.
A. Yes. Rolling the dreads keeps them apart at the scalp as the hair grows. Roll the dreads once a week or just when necessary. As the dreads grow from the scalp, run your fingers through the partings between the sections. This will keep them from marrying and lengthening maintenance visits. Shampoo once every two weeks (after the initial month of no washing) with recommended shampoo.
A. No. No. No. Never.
A. It can be as little as $10 for 3 dreads. Consultations are free and necessary for accurate cost. Specific needs, starting points, and desired results determine cost on an individual basis.
A. Time varies on length, hair thickness, amount, etc. They can take a couple of hours to install.
A. Synthetic dreads can be re-used constantly. They last until you take them out.
A. No, they are not.
A. Yes.
A. No, synthetic dreads will not damage your real hair.
A. No. Your hair will only dread and continue to dread after a dread perm. Synthetic dread extensions are not intended for that purpose.
A. No one can tell the difference.
A. You can adapt the length to your liking.
A. Synthetic dreads can be added to any type of hair that is 1 and 1/2 inches long.
A. No. Why should they?
A. In-salon maintenance is needed every two to four months.
A. Less than a dinner out. You control the cost based on our hourly rate.
A. Yes.
A. Synthetic dreads can be shampooed as normal hair.
A. No. Not one bit. Not even an issue.