Attached using the same method as above and have the same benefits. The main advantage of hand-made dreads is that they can be made to your specific requirements...which means any length, thickness and colour you desire.

Handmade dreads also look more realistic, as they are made by back-combing & twisting synthetic braiding hair which results in slightly 'fluffier' dreads than the pre-made Elysee Stars. Due to the method used to make these dreads they are also far lighter than the manufactured version.

These are a very effective alternative to real dreadlocks - and if matched to your natural hair colour most people can't even tell the difference! They are also much easier to maintain than real dreadlocks, as they don't require rolling with wax.

Please bare in mind the extra cost when thinking about having hand-made synthetic dreads. Due to the time and hard-work involved in hand-making these dreads I have to charge more than I would for manufactured dreads. This also results in a few weeks waiting time before your appointment to allow for enough time to make the dreads (sometimes longer dependant on my workload at the time)

A complete kit consisting of 55 handmade synthetic dreads, rubber bands and installation instructions. Dreads are made to customer specifications, and a maximum of 3-4 colours are recommended.

I dreadlock hair using the backcomb/twist and wax method. Dreadlocks take a lot of time and care - and will not begin to harden and take shape for a few months, so please bare this in mind! I also offer dreadlock maintenance, which is extremely useful for controlling flyaways at the roots (these can be tamed using a knitting hook, or a needle and thread!)

The more permanent option of natural dreadlocks should be carefully considered. Once hair is locked it is very difficult to comb out dreadlocks (although it can be done!) - however, shaving is NOT usually necessary... hair can be cut to a few inches in length to remove dreadlocks.

The best results are achieved by braiding with added synthetic hair. This allows for multiple colours to be used, and will result in longer lasting braids (usually upto 3 months, and sometimes even longer).

If you only have your natural hair braided it may only last around 1 month, and the ends must be tied off using elastic bands. However, if braided using synthetic hair I can melt the ends safely and neatly using either a cigarette lighter or professional braid sealer.

As with most types of extensions, I start from the hair at your neckline, and work my way to the front...ensuring hair is sectioned using a 'brick-work' method to allow for minimum scalp visibilty. In some cases I may make the braids much thinner than usual, as is sometimes required for client's with very little or fine hair...this would have to be discussed before braiding begins as it could take much longer and cost more accordingly.

I start each braid using a 4-strand 'boxbraid' method, which results in far less braid slippage and longer lasting braids.