1 year, 6 months ago
I have a few questions about making synthetic dreads! I'm past the basics, I need somebody with some skills to help me please
I haven't actually started making my dreads yet, but I've watched like five million YouTube videos, so I think I've got that part covered. I do have a few questions that have come up in the process though:
1. None of the colors match my hair perfectly (obviously) so I bought a few different colors to mix, but the hair is so frizzy it's a lot harder than I thought. Do you have any tips on getting the colors to blend in the pre-back comb stage?
2. Since I haven't actually made my dreads, i don't have experience putting them in yet, but I find it hard to believe that having them all the exact same length would look good on your head. I'm planning on shorter ones - maybe 8 - 12 inches long (is that too short?) I'm mostly curious about aesthetic placement: should I plan to put longer ones on the top of my head? ; shorter ones in the back? ; etc. This part I would especially like to know a lot about. I don't want to end up with my dreads looking 'grown out' or sloppy.
I think I had more questions, but it's one am and I forgot D: I'll add more when I remember.
I've tried googling these questions a thousand different ways, so that's why I'm looking for a professional to help me out here!
Thank you for your help!
I don't have a lot of 'money' to offer, otherwise I would. Hopefully whoever helps me is a nice person who is okay with my meager offerings
1. None of the colors match my hair perfectly (obviously) so I bought a few different colors to mix, but the hair is so frizzy it's a lot harder than I thought. Do you have any tips on getting the colors to blend in the pre-back comb stage?
2. Since I haven't actually made my dreads, i don't have experience putting them in yet, but I find it hard to believe that having them all the exact same length would look good on your head. I'm planning on shorter ones - maybe 8 - 12 inches long (is that too short?) I'm mostly curious about aesthetic placement: should I plan to put longer ones on the top of my head? ; shorter ones in the back? ; etc. This part I would especially like to know a lot about. I don't want to end up with my dreads looking 'grown out' or sloppy.
I think I had more questions, but it's one am and I forgot D: I'll add more when I remember.
I've tried googling these questions a thousand different ways, so that's why I'm looking for a professional to help me out here!
Thank you for your help!
I don't have a lot of 'money' to offer, otherwise I would. Hopefully whoever helps me is a nice person who is okay with my meager offerings
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Hi @mercix, I have answered your first question, but I will gladly repeat it again. These are some articles that can help you learn fast.
*http://www.ehow.com/how_5145575_make-ended-looped-dread-locks.html
* http://www.ehow.com/how_5131134_make-double-ended-dread-locks.html
Any other time you plan to do dreads that go with your hair color, you can buy a color that is close to your hair color, but t since you already have these ones you can try to blend them to look presentable.
To do this, separate the different colors you have and lay them on top of each other (for example, blonde, brunette, blonde). Hold them with your left hand and using the fingers of the right hand, pull them into the right hand, making sure that you mix the colors as pull them into your hand.
Depending on the style you want, you can use both long and short braid. I usually prefer to put the shorter ones at the back and the longer ones at the middle and front. But whatever you do, do not use a braid that is shorter than your hair, so that you won’t need to attach rubber band to the ends,
If you have a short hair, you can start with shorter braids, because they are easier to do and take less time.
http://medlem.spray.se/vanwa/P2010056LITEN.jpg
#THIS IS A DREAD WITH the same hair color
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2654/137/78/667116955/n667116955_2106333_5535781.jpg
#THIS IS A MIXED SYNTHETIC DREAD
*http://www.ehow.com/how_5145575_make-ended-looped-dread-locks.html
* http://www.ehow.com/how_5131134_make-double-ended-dread-locks.html
Any other time you plan to do dreads that go with your hair color, you can buy a color that is close to your hair color, but t since you already have these ones you can try to blend them to look presentable.
To do this, separate the different colors you have and lay them on top of each other (for example, blonde, brunette, blonde). Hold them with your left hand and using the fingers of the right hand, pull them into the right hand, making sure that you mix the colors as pull them into your hand.
Depending on the style you want, you can use both long and short braid. I usually prefer to put the shorter ones at the back and the longer ones at the middle and front. But whatever you do, do not use a braid that is shorter than your hair, so that you won’t need to attach rubber band to the ends,
If you have a short hair, you can start with shorter braids, because they are easier to do and take less time.
#THIS IS A DREAD WITH the same hair color
#THIS IS A MIXED SYNTHETIC DREAD
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Hello
Here is a website Synthetic Dread Tutorials by Rivet Licker ...step by step instructions.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=90ACB6F8D799B3D0
The rest you may have seen but check it out anyway, in case you didn't see them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCNbfcVdthI&feature=related
http://www.hairextensionsforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=10616
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Synthetic-Dreads-Transitionals/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihlxsA-R0ZE
There is thousands of page on the internet on that subject. You might want to do a search to call a professional synthetic salon to help you out on any questions you may have. They will be able to help you in that area of your concerns.
Hope this help!
Thanks!
Here is a website Synthetic Dread Tutorials by Rivet Licker ...step by step instructions.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=90ACB6F8D799B3D0
The rest you may have seen but check it out anyway, in case you didn't see them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCNbfcVdthI&feature=related
http://www.hairextensionsforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=10616
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Synthetic-Dreads-Transitionals/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihlxsA-R0ZE
There is thousands of page on the internet on that subject. You might want to do a search to call a professional synthetic salon to help you out on any questions you may have. They will be able to help you in that area of your concerns.
Hope this help!
Thanks!
You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.
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