Dreadlock Extensions

[Charz]

Can anyone give me information about this? Is it permanent? Is it damaging? How long do they last, and how much do they cost? I live in the DC metro area and I am willing the travel to Philly or NYC.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Junebug D]

I was curious about these as well. When I did some research, I saw the price would average about $500 for shoulder length locs; more if you wanted them longer. This would include the price of the hair.

I don't know if they *are* permanent by definition or not, but they can be permanent if you intend to allow your hair to loc & keep it that way. So I guess they can last a VERY long time if you do not intend to permanently loc with them, but they WILL loc in due time just like any natural hairstyle left in too long. They are meant to be permanent though, which is why they are so expensive (also because of the time it takes to hand roll the hair).

Hopefully someone who has had them will be able to help more.

 

[Charz]

I was curious about these as well. When I did some research, I saw the price would average about $500 for shoulder length locs; more if you wanted them longer. This would include the price of the hair.

I don't know if they *are* permanent by definition or not, but they can be permanent if you intend to allow your hair to loc & keep it that way. So I guess they can last a VERY long time if you do not intend to permanently loc with them, but they WILL loc in due time just like any natural hairstyle left in too long. They are meant to be permanent though, which is why they are so expensive (also because of the time it takes to hand roll the hair).

Hopefully someone who has had them will be able to help more.

Wow $500? Shoot in DC it'll prolly be more. Thanks for the info. Bumping for more!

 

[GreenD]

Hey,
I have a coworker that also works at a natural hair salon called Fabulocs, in MD. Here's the link and information on lock extentions. http://www.fabulocs.com/8.html Feel free to give them a call for the cost. They look very real to me and I couldn't tell the difference.

Good luck, and I hope this helps!!

 

[Charz]

Hey,
I have a coworker that also works at a natural hair salon called Fabulocs, in MD. Here's the link and information on lock extentions. http://www.fabulocs.com/8.html Feel free to give them a call for the cost. They look very real to me and I couldn't tell the difference.

Good luck, and I hope this helps!!

Thanks Girl!!!!

ETA: Dang these ones are permanent, I need some non permanent ones.

 

[GreenD]

Thanks Girl!!!!

ETA: Dang these ones are permanent, I need some non permanent ones.

LOL, my bad!! But they may be able to assist you or point you in the right direction of a salon that can help you.

 

[dymin]

I WANTED THEM UNTIL I HEARD THEY COST $900.............ITS WAY CHEAPER TO GROW YOUR OWN

 

[remilaku]

There are different ways to do it. It can be permanent and then there are some that are not. So it depends on how you want them to do it.
Nulocs---Yarn Braids. Looks like dreads from far away, looks like braids up close.
Sewn In Dreads---Full Head Sewn In Dreadlocks, Dreadlocks on a track or weft.
Silky Locs---Synthetic Dreadlocks, Synthetic wraped dreads.
Geni Locs--- Yarn Wraped Dreadlocks.
Interlock Dreads--- Cornrow your hair and use a latch hook tool to put the dreads in like croshet braids.
Wool Dreads--- Braiding wool into your hair to look like dreads.
Dreadlock Extensions--- Using human hair wraped around your own to look like dreadlocks.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

I saw this done a few weeks ago. A woman came in with a small puff & left with a head full of dread locks. It took about 90 minutes....maybe less.

http://www.designerbraids.moonfruit.com/communities/9/004/006/625/439/images/4521943517.swf

 

[Charz]

I saw this done a few weeks ago. A woman came in with a small puff & left with a head full of dread locks. It took about 90 minutes....maybe less.

http://www.designerbraids.moonfruit.com/communities/9/004/006/625/439/images/4521943517.swf

Wow!!! Thanks!!!!