Dreadlock Maintenance
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Do your dreads need a little... or huge tidy up? Many people get there dreads tidied before a special event such as a wedding or job interview. The most common maintenance work include dreading the loose hair that grows at the root, tucking in loose hairs and protecting the cylinder shape when they are new and soft.
If you have neglected your hair a bit or have started your dreads the natural way i can also solve problems like separating dreads that have matted together or re-attaching dreads that have fallen off. I provide a non-judgemental environment so never be embarrassed to get them sorted, 9 times out of 10 they can always be saved.
How long does it take?
A full head root tidy up takes on average 3 hours, times will vary depending on how many dreads you have, how new your dreads are and how long its been since your last tidy up.
How much does it cost?
An exact price will be given when you contact me for a quote but its always nice to get a rough idea. Check out these prices below:
Quarter head - £50
Half head - £60
Top knot - £50
Mohawk _ £60
Full head - £70-£80
Where does it take place?
Appointments are held at my home on the Brighton and Hove boarder in the town centre. (Bn3 1fq) for more info visit on the setting visit the About page. For more info on the location and travel info visit the location page.
working from home provides a comfortable setting with considerably lower prices than a studio without sacrificing on quality.
how should i prep for my maintenance session?
Wash your hair one or two days before the appointment. Make sure its completely dry at the appointment.
how often should i get done?
When the dreads are new you may feel like they need tiding more often until they are matured (fully felted) this can take 6-months to a year. you may feel like getting them tidied every 2/3 months. When matured it is personal preference how often you get them maintained. Just keep on top of seperating them.
how much does it cost?
Maintenance costs £30 an hour with a £50 minimum. see rough time guides above and of course feel free to get a quote beforehand by sending a photo of your dreads.
can i do anything at home to look after my dreads?
Yes there is! Palm rolling when your dreads are damp, root rubbing the roots, separating the dreads and using a salt water spray or dread locking spray.
how long does it take?
How long it takes depend on certain variants. How messy your dread are, how many dreads you have and how new they are. To get a quote beforehand feel free to send a photo of your dreads.
How do i make the most out of my maintenance session?
Dreadlocks are not known to be an immaculate hairstyle but they will be nice and neat after a maintenance session. To prolong the neatness you can sleep in a silk/satin bonnet or get silk/satin pillow cases. leave it a week or so before washing it afterwards and don't wash more than once a week. Try a salt spray or locking spray.