ADVICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

When it comes to dreadlocks everybody has a different opinion on what works, and what doesn't, what to do and what not to do.  If you already have dreads or have looked into getting dreads then I'm sure you have already experienced this.  Somebody will swear by one thing that somebody else will swear against.  One person will advise you to do something that another person will advise you not to do.  The truth is there is no set in stone right or wrong way to care for dreads.  A lot will depend on how the dreads were done, how well they have been maintained and their age.  Within time you will find what works best for you and what you are best at doing.

I like others swear by my methods.  I personally see things like special dread shampoo's, wax, powders and potions as a complete wast of time and money.  They are totally unnecessary.  I use nothing but the smallest amount of 100% natural beeswax and nothing else.  This is the cheapest and most effective, most natural way.  I find it works the best as it gives the hair enough texture to stay knotted but also still allows the hairs to move against each other so it can knot into a good tight dread.  When and if I dread your hair I will supply you with all the beeswax you should ever need free of charge!

The following are just a few frequently asked questions, my opinion on some do's and dont's and some general advice, hints and tips.

As you can see from my gallery the dreadlocks that I create look like properly formed dreads straight away.  As long as you keep on top of them after i have finished they shouldn't fluff out all that much.  They always will slightly as dreading is damaging to your hair and many hairs will break but stay in the dread and poke out a little but this is normal and should disappear after a while as long as you keep on top of them.

You will also notice from the gallery that on shorter hair the dreads stick out a lot in that crazy way.  Fear not they will start to lay flat within a week or two.

Q) How do i keep my dreads neat and tight?

The more often you 'play' with your dreads the tighter and neater they will become.  Whenever you have a spare few minutes then play with them.  A good way is to take a dread and roll it between your hands quickly.  A bit like making sausages with play dough when  you were a child.  The more you do this the neater and tighter they will become.  The less you play with your dreads the fluffier they will get, more of the hair at the roots will become loose and the more the roots will start to matt into each other.

Q) How do I dread the hair between my head and the dread?
 

Take your bees wax and rub a little into the root.  Just enough to give it some texture - the wax should not be coming off in clumps.  Then take the dread between your index and middle finger at the base just before the loose hair starts.  Then place your open hand against your head and rub it in a circular motion.  The more you do this the tighter the root will become.  It is always good to do while watching TV, on the phone or right now while your only using one hand to look around my site!  A method that I strongly disagree with is when you make a gap on the loose hair at the base and feed the dreadlock though it.  This is not knotting your hair, this is twisting it.  This will start to create a different affect as the dread grows.  It will also make your roots look even worse after just a short while.

A lot of people have difficulty doing their roots.  It is also hard to do if they have been left for a while and there is a lot of unknotted hair.  If this is the case then please contact me to book a session.

Q) Can I wash my dreadlocks?

Yes!  Absolutely!  There is absolutely no need to have skanky dreads!  This is another one of those myths that surround dreads!  It is a good idea to not wash new dreads (if done properly) for a short while - approx 2-6 weeks dependant on how much your working on them.  I strongly advise against conditioner and there is no need for special shampoo, just a normal cheap shampoo will be more then fine.

Q) How often should I put beeswax in my dreads?

Not very.  If your rubbing your roots a lot then just every once in a while.  If you don't do your roots often then I would advise every time.  It may also be helpfully  to rub a little on the dread and give them a quick roll when they are dry after being washed.  You will find after about 1 year - 18 months there will be no need to do this at all.

Q) Can my hair dread itself?

No, not really.  It may start matting together and become knotted and eventually start to turn dread like but will be extremely messy, skanky and bumpy for many months even years.  I believe this is where the myth about not washing them came about when people just left their hair to dread itself.  In my opinion this is the lazy skanky way.  More importantly the hair that knots together will be from all over your head.  You will have a forever loosing battle with the roots that will relentlessly knot together.

Q) How long does it take and how much does it cost?

This is completely dependent on how long your hair is and what size dreads you would like.  If you already have dreads then it will depend on what you want doing and what state they are in etc.  My prices are very reasonable as I do not pay for a shop or pay out for expensive unnecessary products.  Please feel free to contact me regarding a price for you.

Remember people - this is advice based on what works for me and what works when I do other people.  Your dreads are your responsibility!

Thank you for taking your time to look around my website.  I hope you found it useful, please feel free to contact me if you would like to know something you did not find here.

I look forward to hearing form you!

Dready Ben!