Dreadology Salon NYC
karen before dread application, hair is sectioned
This before pic is of karen at our shop Dreadology Salon NYC; waiting to get a dread application. In this photo we are sectioning her hair and detangling any knots that are in the way of our sectioning. Sectioning dreads is probably the most important step in the application process. If a brick-layer pattern isn't done properly; the dreads will not fall and cover the parting below it; leaving exposed scalp. In the front; I think center parts look silly with dreads. I create a triangle with the bang area and create 3 equal locks. This allows the hair to be worn parted on either side as well as almost in the center; much more versatile. karen has fantastic, thick, coarse, curly hair. Karen's curl pattern however isn't extremely tight, however. Utilizing basic locking techniques geared for afro-textured hair would not work in the long run. We did a more advanced installation, which consisted of installing 126 dreads. Karen wanted small locks, close to micro-dreads. I varied the locks from mini micro to about the width of a no.2 pencil, for every 3 micro-dreads i applied one regular thin lock. These were evenly applied throughout with a few extra thicker dreads installed about 3-4" above the occipital bone; the effect shows when the locks hang naturally and give the dreads more texture, less uniformity and a more natural appearance.The results were fantastic; her hair-color which has about 4 inches of new growth really pop in the dreads. This was a wax, gel & cocoa-butter free application. No products necessary; except a once weekly application of knotty boy's Lock-steady: dread tightening gel (an aloe based product) while palm rolling, Oil free pomades can be used to get rid of frizzies during the first 30 days when palm-rolling. American Crew Men's Pomade or Tancho's Lavendar stick can both be used. The first 30 days after installation must be free of contact with water; hair-washing, rain, etc. BUY A SHOWER CAP! Palm roll every day; clockwise; as much as you can. If you notice any inconsistencies or issues; do not check the internet for ideas, help or answers to questions. Consult your dreadlocktician, stylist, us at Dreadology Salon. If you have any further questions check out our website at www.dreadology.org or call +1-646-651-3700
karen before dread application, hair is sectioned
This before pic is of karen at our shop Dreadology Salon NYC; waiting to get a dread application. In this photo we are sectioning her hair and detangling any knots that are in the way of our sectioning. Sectioning dreads is probably the most important step in the application process. If a brick-layer pattern isn't done properly; the dreads will not fall and cover the parting below it; leaving exposed scalp. In the front; I think center parts look silly with dreads. I create a triangle with the bang area and create 3 equal locks. This allows the hair to be worn parted on either side as well as almost in the center; much more versatile. karen has fantastic, thick, coarse, curly hair. Karen's curl pattern however isn't extremely tight, however. Utilizing basic locking techniques geared for afro-textured hair would not work in the long run. We did a more advanced installation, which consisted of installing 126 dreads. Karen wanted small locks, close to micro-dreads. I varied the locks from mini micro to about the width of a no.2 pencil, for every 3 micro-dreads i applied one regular thin lock. These were evenly applied throughout with a few extra thicker dreads installed about 3-4" above the occipital bone; the effect shows when the locks hang naturally and give the dreads more texture, less uniformity and a more natural appearance.The results were fantastic; her hair-color which has about 4 inches of new growth really pop in the dreads. This was a wax, gel & cocoa-butter free application. No products necessary; except a once weekly application of knotty boy's Lock-steady: dread tightening gel (an aloe based product) while palm rolling, Oil free pomades can be used to get rid of frizzies during the first 30 days when palm-rolling. American Crew Men's Pomade or Tancho's Lavendar stick can both be used. The first 30 days after installation must be free of contact with water; hair-washing, rain, etc. BUY A SHOWER CAP! Palm roll every day; clockwise; as much as you can. If you notice any inconsistencies or issues; do not check the internet for ideas, help or answers to questions. Consult your dreadlocktician, stylist, us at Dreadology Salon. If you have any further questions check out our website at www.dreadology.org or call +1-646-651-3700