We see this question a lot on internet forums. Although any dreadlocks that we start (or maintain) in our studio can safely and successfully have extensions attached to them immediately, the same is not necessarily true for DIY dreads that you have put in yourself (or had a friend put in) at home. First of … Read more
In an idea world, glues, adhesives, and string should NEVER be used to install permanent dreadlock extensions. For optimum dreadlock health and longevity, the only thing that should ever be in dreadlocks is HAIR! As such, the extension installation method(s) that we use and recommend, use only a crochet hook. It goes without saying that … Read more
Sometimes you just need to look a little extra fancy, be it for a wedding, graduation, concert, or just to go out for a special night on the town! Raging Roots is now, officially, offering dreadlock updo services! All updo appointments require consultation ahead of time. Price: $25 – $90 (depending on complexity) Price effective … Read more
We’ve officially MOVED! Check out the photos below to check out the progression through the entire process!! Post by Raging Roots Studio.
Radiant Roots started as a home-based operation in 2010. Within six months, I moved into a local salon where I stayed from December 2010 until August 2014. In the late Spring of 2014, Radiant Roots had expanded to need it’s own space and was located in a standalone studio location in the historic Thompsonville section … Read more
Radiant Roots came from humble beginnings as a one-woman operation run out of my condo under the name “The Dread Queen”. What I thought would be a good opportunity to offer a niche hair services starting, maintaining, repairing, and extending Caucasian dreadlocks to an underserved market exploded quickly when I moved her business into a … Read more
It’s that time again!!! Raging Roots Studio is looking to train another dreadlock artist to help us in our studio part-time on Fridays and Saturdays! Applicants must be local/willing to travel to work!! If we don’t find someone by August 1st, 2014 we’ll be S.O.L. as Amy will be too far along in her pregnancy to finish … Read more
First of all, you might be wondering, “Well, what is residue and why does it matter anyway?” Great question. Residue is anything that will build up on the hair (in the dreadlocks) that doesn’t rinse away cleanly with water. The reason why residue is relevant is that any residue in the dreadlocks will cause the … Read more
For more information about lice and how to recognize it, please also visit this FAQ page: I think I might have lice! What should I do? OLIVE OIL SUFFOCATION LICE TREATMENT Treatment designed by The Crazy Lice Lady INGREDIENTS: 1/2 c Olive oil 3-4 drops of Tea Tree oil (make more as needed) STEP 1 … Read more
