This service is for the installation of temporary, synthetic dreadlock extensions that are braided into “normal”, brushable hair or otherwise tied into natural dreadlocks. They are a great way to get the look of dreadlocks without the commitment, and can be used to add extra volume, color, or style to pre-existing natural dreadlocks. Currently we … Read more
Please note that Radiant Roots is only custom-making extensions on a VERY limited basis [One set per month]. However, we still install extensions made by sellers on our recommended seller list below. This service is to extend or increase the length of either new OR pre-existing dreadlocks. It may be done alone, or at the … Read more
This service is for folks who already have dreadlocks or hair that is already starting to lock up. If you have any specific concerns let us know and If there is anything in particular you DO or DON’T want done, please be sure to let us know! Price: $90/hr (effective January 2024) To make an … Read more
Initial (Partial) Dreadlock Placement $25 per dreadlock UP to 12 locks, $400 for a half head from base to crown up to 2 hours (min) + $100/hr each addtn’l hour (Get an estimate!) Initial (Full) Dreadlock Placement $600 up to 4 hours (min) + $100/hr each addtn’l hour (Get an estimate!) ABOUT: Initial placement is … Read more
We do not start new dreadlocks on children any younger than 8 years of age. Not only are most children disinclined to sit for such a long period of time as is needed for the placement and maintenance of dreadlocks, but prior to this age we worry that a child will not have a full … Read more
This is a loaded question and unfortunately the answer is ‘everybody is different’. However, the circumstances by which people lose length with the method(s) we use is at least fairly predictable. The first thing to know is that we cannot dread split ends! So if you have super long hair that you haven’t gotten cut in … Read more
It’s possible to dread hair as short as only 3″ long, but they would be some crazy, spikey dreads! A length of at least 5-6″ is preferable for putting in new dreads. If your hair IS still on the short side, but you just CAN’T wait for your hair to grow out, it is possible … Read more
Whatever you do, AVOID USING “TRADITIONAL” DANDRUFF TREATMENTS (such as T-Gel, Head & Shoulders, Selsun Blue, etc.)!!! The products commercially available for treating dandruff at the store have tons of ingredients in them that are detrimental to the health and longevity of your locks. Check out the page on shampoos & soaps to learn more. … Read more
It is TOTALLY normal and even expected for any new dreadhead to experience a fair amount of itchiness for the first few weeks. When you have “normal” hair your scalp is used to the regular, daily stimulation of a hair brush being run over it, but once you put your dreads in that comes to … Read more
One thing to remember is that dreadlocks are only as much or as little maintenance as you want them to be. Naturally if you want them to look neat you’ll need to do more rather than less. That all said, ideally we like to see our clients every 4 to 12 weeks. (The younger your locks, and the neater you want them to be, the more they will benefit from more frequent appointments.)
