
Don’t want to go that wild? You can still have fun with hair color by adding in some shades of red, blonde or even the ever-trendy gray look. Get crazy and go for a bright red or even a purple hue. Bright DreadlocksĪdding a pop of color to your dreadlocks will add vibrancy to your look. Whether it’s a traditional french braid or fabulous cornrows, dreads that are braided look super cool. Gather your lovely locs together and make a massive braid. Try this for special occasions or as a part of your everyday look. Pull sides of your hair up tightly and twist dreads in the middle of the head and secure with bobby pins. Fauxhawk DreadsĪnother option is to try a fauxhawk look. Looking for a bold new way to wear your dread extensions? Why not try a rebellious style by shaving the side of your hair, leaving just hair on the top for a daring but lovely “dread hawk.” Then, wear your dreads in a braid, a bun or just loosely. Using flexi-rods or even pipe cleaners can give your faux dreads a completely different look. Having dreads doesn’t mean you can’t curl or crimp them. This is a fun grown-up way to wear your favorite childhood style without looking like a kid. Play with the length of your buns where you can opt for a really high double bun look or something more subtle. One bun isn’t good enough? Try double buns. Add some cowrie shell beads to a few dreads to complete the look. Wrapping the dreads in one continuous direction gives the bun a chicer look. Look like royalty every day by wearing your beautiful dreads in a high bun on top of your head like a big crown. Read on to discover the multiple options for your awesome dread extensions: Wearing Dread Extensions Whether you have thin, small dreads, thick, large, long ones or short to medium locs, there are so many looks that can be created. While it might take a bit of extra time and work, these locs can be creatively styled just like real hair. They can be washed weekly and shouldn’t be worn longer than two months because natural hair can become matted if so and turn into real dreads. Much like braided extensions, these rope-like, synthetic dreads are generally heavier than most extensions, but well worth the extra weight. Of course, you can go the fake dreads route, but those seeking an authentic look will love the low-fuss appeal of extensions. To braid in synthetic dreadlocks you will need: Rubber Bands, Tail Comb and Quick beader tool.Dread extensions are the perfect answer to embracing a beautiful natural hair technique without the full-on commitment.
#Double ended dread extensions red how to#
See here how to install and maintain synthetic dreadlocks Read more about dreadlocks extensions here If you want to mix DE and SE dreadlocks use about 24 SE and 16 DE dreadlocks.
#Double ended dread extensions red full#
They are 'Double ended' which means that they are 100 cm long and then you braid them in the middle so they become about 50 cm long after application or you can braid them tightly at one end and in that way make different lengths.Īpproximately 40 dreadlocks are required for a full application of extensions. The tips are open so you can choose whether they should be closed and round or have the natural look and be open, it also gives more length to keep them open. Synthetic dreads are lightweight, flexible and very durable as they are 100% crocheted without twists (as you usually see in dreadlock extensions).Įach extension is 100 cm long and about 8 mm thick. The crocheted dreadlocks look and feel just like real, natural dreads. Crocheted Double Ended Dreadlock Extensions Of Synthetic Hairĭouble ended Dreadlock Extensions are made from the best quality synthetic hair.
