At CitiHair Extensions Melbourne, we specialise in creating and maintaining dreadlocks for all types of hair. Whatever type of dreads you’re looking for, whatever your style, we can help you create and maintain the perfect head of dreads.
We generally recommend the authentic African crocheting or interlocking techniques as the best methods for creating your dreads. Our dreadlock hairdressers are all African with extensive experience creating and maintaining dreads.
Crocheting is an African method for creating dreadlocks. It provides instant results, creates a neater appearance, and doesn’t require products like wax or gels.
After sectioning and backcombing the hair, a small crochet hook is inserted into the dreadlock, pulling loose hairs into the centre. The hook is repeatedly inserted and removed, knotting the strands together tightly. This process continues until the dreadlock is firm, smooth, and cylindrical in shape.
We use the Lock Sculpta crocheting hook. Custom designed for crocheting dreadlocks, the Lock Sculpta is unmatched. It’s safer for your dreads than any other hook while also being more effective.
Crocheting takes longer than other methods, but achieves the best results. While the process does not damage the hair, it may be painful even when carried out by experienced professionals. Our team has mastered the less painful techniques of crocheting, and we’re always sensitive to those experiencing discomfort.
Maintenance on a full head of dreads can take between 2 and 4 hours. Creating dreads from scratch can take up to 7 hours.
Crocheted dreadlocks are also perfect for adding hair extensions. We custom make different coloured dread extensions to suit individual needs.
Crocheting is also used to maintain your dreads, tidying them up, thinning them down, or strengthening them.
This is a popular method for tightening up the loops on mature dreads. We use this method for clients who are sensitive and for those in need of a quick fix. Interlocking is fast and requires fewer tools. Basically, interlocking is intertwining the roots of the dreads to make them tight and secure. We do them in a way that they don’t have a hole in the middle.
This method is suitable for coarse textured hair. Palm rolling helps to secure the roots of the dreads by rolling them using wax go gel. The application is quick and effective. However, unlike the instant dreads you get from crocheting, this method does take longer for the dreads to form.
Dread wrapping is a funky, trendy way to add colourful threads into the hair. It is used as a decorative way to add highlights onto your dreads.
At CitiHair Extensions, we are your dreadlock specialists in Melbourne. We also provide a complete range of hair extensions, human hair wigs, and styling services. To discuss your dreads, please contact us today.
