When you want to make dreads from your own hair, Dreadshop recommends a minimum hairlength of 6 inch / 15 cm. But be aware: by backcombing your hair your dreads can become a couple of centimeters shorter after making them. Bypalmrollingyour dreads on a regular basis they will become a bit longer, but this needs time. Are your Dreads too short? Extend them!
Extend Real Dreads
If you can’t wait for your hair to grow longer to get Real Dreads, you can choose to extend your Dreads right away. This way you will have nice and long Dreads from the start. When you choose for this option, it is important that your hair is at least 6 inch / 15 centimeters. By backcombing your hair you dreads can become a couple of centimeters shorter. Because of this there is not enough length to attach the extensions to the dreads. We use human hair to extend Dreads. With this we can extend your dreads in any length. The choice is yours!
Making Dreads from long(er) hair
When you have half long to long hair (a length of minimum 12 inch / 30 centimeters) it is not problem to make Real Dreads. By backcombing your hair your Dreads can become a couple of centimeters shorter. You will end up with a good length for Real Dreads. Do you want your dreads to be even longer? Extending your Dreads with human hair is also a good option for you!
I hope you have clear picture of the options for Real Dreads with different hair lengths.
When you have half long to long hair (a length of minimum 12 inch / 30 centimeters) it is not problem to make Real Dreads. By backcombing
backcombing
Backcombing is done by repeatedly combing the hair towards the scalp, causing the hair to tangle and knot up. This method is often used in creating various big hair styles such as beehives, bouffants and dreadlocks.
How long does my hair have to be for dreadlock extensions? Hair needs to be a minimum length of 4 to 5 inches. We suggest 5 inches but if you don't mind a little extra maintenance, 4 inches is perfectly fine. Your hair must be long enough to support the weight of the dreads so the length will vary. .
Yes, I can install synthetic dreads. Your hair will need to be a minimum of 4 inches long all over. They can stay in for up to three months. Then you should remove them and let your hair have a rest before having them re-installed.
The longer the hair, the more secure your synthetic dreads will be. The minimal length required is normally about 10cm. Of course you can try to install them on shorter hair but they will be more likely to slide off.
You can start around four inches, but you risk them unraveling when they're that short — we recommend waiting until your hair is six inches. Finally, if you use the crochet method, you'll end up with firm, stiff dreadlocks that will likely hold together well during the early stages.
When you want to make dreads from your own hair, Dreadshop recommends a minimum hairlength of 6 inch / 15 cm. But be aware: by backcombing your hair your dreads can become a couple of centimeters shorter after making them. By palmrolling your dreads on a regular basis they will become a bit longer, but this needs time.
Most synthetic dreadlocks are backcombed: they look like a bunch of hair that has been twisted on itself, and overtime they will come undone. On the other side, crocheted dreadlocks are made with a crochet hook and look like real dreads.
HOW MANY DREADLOCKS DO I NEED FOR A FULL HEAD? On average, a full head will require about 50 dreadlocks (25 double ended extensions). If you prefer lots of volume, you may wish to consider as many as 60-70 dreadlocks.
Almost every hair type can be dreaded, though textured hair takes best to it. Long hair is especially easy to begin dreadlocks. All you need to begin the dreading process is a comb, wax, rubber bands, and some time set aside to form the locks.
For extensions, how long your natural hair needs to be depends on the type of extensions you are looking for. Micro rings and clip-ins are the hair extensions we recommend at The Hair Alchemist for short hair. Micro rings require at least 3-4 inches of hair, whereas clip ins require at least 14 inches.
Your hair should be a minimum of 3-5 inches for the installation of dreadlock extensions. For Afro Hair and small diameter dreadlocks (pencil size) 3 inches is sufficient. For Straighter Hair Types and large diameter dreadlocks (sharpie size or bigger) 5-7 inches is preferred.
We hear this question quite often: Are Synthetic Dreads harmful for my hair? The short answer for this is: no, dreadlocks are not harmful for your hair, provided that they have been installed the right way and providing that you have healthy hair!
Synthetic can so be used however: Pros: it's cheaper than human hair, comes in a huge range of funky or natural shades, comes in very long lengths. Also you can have temporary synthetic dreads which can be installed as permanent dreads afterwards.
Technically you can start growing dreadlocks at any minimal hair length. However, the length of hair you start out with ultimately determines the number of methods you can use to start growing dreadlocks.
If you start to dread your hair while it's short, it makes growing out full locs much easier later on. You can either create your dreads with a brush or you can twist dreads with a comb. By following the proper techniques and using the right materials, you can start your dreads before your hair is even an inch long.
If you have about 3 inches of natural hair than you can start your loc journey with loc extensions and instantly get the length and size that you want and begin your loc journey.
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