A well-considered choice between permanent and temporary dreadlocks
Daphne had wanted dreadlocks for quite some time but wasn't sure where to start. While she kind of wanted dreads made from her own hair right away, the idea of trying out a look with temporary dreads first also appealed to her.
She decided to book a Dreadcall so she could make an informed decision with the help of professional advice.
This resulted in a pleasant video call with Diane. They discussed the differences between real and temporary dreads, the maintenance and care involved for both, and any other questions that came up.
Since Daphne was planning a trip abroad soon after, and wouldn't have the time or facilities during the journey to provide new real dreads with the care they require in the early stages, she decided to have our Renate's Locks of Love braided in first for a cool, temporary look. Because she really wanted to wear dreads during her trip. An appointment was made right away!
Selecting a beautiful set of Locks of Love
The time soon came for Daphne to visit the Dreadshop salon to have her dreads installed! She opted for a "partial" look.
She was immediately drawn to the Caramel Twist, the thin version in back length, so the difference in length compared to her loose hair wouldn't be too big.
The colors of the Caramel Twist matched almost perfectly with her own dark roots and lighter ends.
She felt that this color alone was a bit too plain, so she also wanted to add the Caramelicious Accent set. Decorated with yarn, beads, and charms, this set creates a very playful look! Since Daphne also wanted to add some extra volume, a number of double ended dreads were included alongside the single ended ones.
The start of Daphne’s dread journey
The moment had finally arrived: the installation of the dreads began!
Daphne was initially unsure whether she wanted three or four rows of dreads, but after Diane had installed three rows, Daphne immediately felt it wasn't enough and decided she wanted a fourth row added. Since she has quite a lot of hair, there was still plenty of loose hair left to fall beautifully over the dreads.
During the installation, Daphne talked about the changes she’s making in her life and the planned trip abroad that is part of those changes. Getting dreads installed fits perfectly into this chapter of her life.
Daphne has a good hair length for a partial dread look, and her hair isn't cut bluntly to a single length, allowing the loose hair to blend beautifully with the dreads. To finish things off, Diane styled the dreads into a lovely hairdo.
The result? A partial dread look that is truly dreamy! Daphne is absolutely in love with her new look, her eyes are sparkling!
This is what the Dreadshop salon is all about: clients leaving the salon completely in love with their new look!
By the way, you can find even more updo inspiration on our YouTube channel.
Want to know more about caring for partial dreads? Then read this blog post.
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Or do you want to order a full head Renate's Locks of Love Dreadset online but aren't sure which length, thickness, or color to choose? We’d be happy to help you figure it out during a Locks of Love call!
