Cut on a slight angel and then brush out the ends if desired.
Would you like to shorten them? These dreads are easy to cut shorter. Once you hair has grown out and the extension starts to drop, you may wish to remove and reinstall them. īraided in dreadlocks can usually be worn for 1-3 months depending on how quickly your hair grows. If you would like to keep them dry while showering and swimming, chances are your regular shower cap won't fit so we have developed a range of swim and shower caps to accommodate the extra bulk of dreadlocks here. You can swim and shower in them as you normally would. They are of excellent quality so require no maintenance and can be worn over and over again if braided in and worn indefinitely if used to lengthen existing dreads. If you want to be sure of the elastic holder, you can get an extra one.100% Crocheted Synthetic Dreads will look like the real deal! Initially, you may find them to be a little stiff but with wear they do soften a little and become more flexible. Be careful not to tighten the elastic too much as it may cause it to jump and make it tender faster. When you put the elastic on, it is good to `distribute` it a little, as otherwise there may be a clear depression in the hair. But it is best to match the elastic to the dread as at the end there will not be much of your own hair left to match. There are many different colors, and probably one that suits your particular dread. Fishtail is also good if you have very long hair, maybe longer than the dread, as you can braid the hair much closer to the scalp.Įlastics are used to close the braid. The fishtail method is good if you are installing dreadlocks in a colour close to your own hair color, it gathers the hair close to the roots, so you see more of the dreadlock. The French method can be used for both long and short hair. The French method is a regular braid and combines the hair colours really nice. It is also good if your own hair is a different color than the dreadlock, is will mix the colours and look awsome. You choose the two braiding methods according to what look you like best. Separation is made in the two front rows closest to the forehead. (picture of divisions) In addition, you must consider whether you want a parting in the hair, as it can change how the hair falls. The division must be large enough to hold the weight of the dreadlock and at the same time adjust so that you get enough volume and will not work the shell.
The sections must be approx. 2-2.5 cm square in the neck and sides, and triangles in approx. And then you also avoid getting too much frizz.įor extra control over the hair, you can also use Aloe manuka gel. When the hair dries around the dreadlock it ´grips´ firmly and wont fall out even though you will loose the elastics. To ease the proces, wet the hair before or while you are installing. Wet hair is a lot easier to control and braid.
#How to attach single ended synthetic dreads how to#
How to braid synthetic extensions in the hairįor braiding extensions in, you will need: Spray bottle, to moisten the hair, Elastics to fasten the braids, Pointed comb to divide the hair, Hair Clips to hold the hair and a Quick beader or Latch hair tool to guide the hair through the loop on the dreadlock.īefore starting, it is important that the hair is clean and washed without the use of conditioner or other care products.
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