This will be a simple guide on the different types of dreads I have to offer. I know for a lot of first timers all the types, styles and terms can get confusing so hopefully this short guide will help you find the right kind of dreads for you! First lets start with the basics. :)
Single Ended Dreads
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Double Ended Dreads
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Double Ended Dreads
You can see in the first picture the dreads have a loop at the top. You pull small sections of your hair through the loops and then braid your hair down the length of the dread. A lot of beginners tend to favor this type as they are sometimes easier to install by yourself. Single ended dreads are also good for someone not looking for too much volume to their hairstyle. A full set of these can range from 50 to 100 pieces depending on the person. But keep in mind the more dreads you install the more weight your scalp has to deal with. If you tend to get headaches or are sensitive, installing less might be a better option for you.
You can clearly see in the second photo that the dreads have no loop but instead are folded midway. They are mainly installed the same way, finding the half way point on the dread you then braid the same way you would for an SE dread. These dreads are good for those looking for more volume with their hairstyle as they are technically two dreads in one. Full sets can range anywhere between 40 to 80 pieces again depending on the individual.
First I would like to point out that there are a lot of different dread makers around the world and some have different names and terms for their work but what I list below is what I call them.
You can clearly see in the second photo that the dreads have no loop but instead are folded midway. They are mainly installed the same way, finding the half way point on the dread you then braid the same way you would for an SE dread. These dreads are good for those looking for more volume with their hairstyle as they are technically two dreads in one. Full sets can range anywhere between 40 to 80 pieces again depending on the individual.
First I would like to point out that there are a lot of different dread makers around the world and some have different names and terms for their work but what I list below is what I call them.
Twisted Dreads
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Crochet Dreads
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Crochet Dreads
So now that we've gone over the different types of dreads out there, I would like to run through the different styles of dreads. Type was in reference to the main structure of the dread. Style is in reference to the colors/patterns that appear on the dreads.
"Solid Colored Dreads"
"Blended Dreads"
"Candy Cane Dreads"
"Splash Dreads"
"Wrapped Dreads"
"Transitional Dreads"
Now that you've been armed with some general knowledge, hopefully placing an order for synthetic dreads will be easier on both you and the dread maker. When throwing your hard earned money down on an item its good to be equipped with some basic knowledge about the item in question. ALWAYS do your research. This could be said about purchasing anything online in general. The more you know the better. It can save you a lot of trouble.
Once you've found the right dread maker for you and are interested in a price quote, send them a message. When looking for a price quote its always good to list as many details about what you want as possible. This will help the dread maker give you a more accurate quote.
Once you've found the right dread maker for you and are interested in a price quote, send them a message. When looking for a price quote its always good to list as many details about what you want as possible. This will help the dread maker give you a more accurate quote.