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Dreadshop Academy

READY TO BECOME A Professional DREADLOCK STYLIST?

Dreams can come true!
Making your passion your work.
You can do it!
And we're here to support you!
Let us help you to a continuous flow of customers!
Grow your salon and specialize in Dreads!

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Learn. Grow. Create.

At Dreadshop Academy, we’re here to help you turn your passion for dreadlocks into a thriving career. Whether you're just starting out or already an experienced stylist, our online courses are packed with proven techniques, branding strategies, and marketing insights to help you grow.

✔️ Learn at your own pace, completely online
✔️ Master successful methods from real experts
✔️ Attract a steady flow of customers & grow your salon

Chase your dream, refine your skills, and build a business doing what you love. Because with dreads, the possibilities are endless!

Learning from a professional is like taking the highway instead of a bumpy road

DREADSHOP ACADEMY

Notre offre de formations en ligne

New course by Dreadshop and Salty Dreads

The Professional Temporary Dreadlock Install course

This course is especially developed for you as a Hairstylist! Learn everything you need about the art of installing Temporary Dreadlocks.

Level-up your skills and add this amazing service to your unique Salon! Renate from Dreadshop and Marjolein from SaltyDreads have bundled their knowledge and creativity in this online course!

Styliste Professionnel Dreadlocks Naturelles

Vous saurez comment créer, entretenir, rallonger et enlever des dreadlocks naturelles et comment développer votre activité. Une formation professionnelle de haut niveau !

Suivez ce cours et vous récupérerez votre investissement en 12 mois, c’est GARANTI ! Et cela pourrait même être dans quelques mois !

Photographie, branding et marketing pour dreadlocks

Emilie est photographe, créatrice de contenu et une influenceuse populaire ! Elle vous explique comment créer et optimiser votre contenu (sur les réseaux sociaux).

Comment entretenir vos dreadlocks naturelles ?

Pendant ce cours, Diane vous montre comment retoucher vos propres locks naturelles. Une fois que vous aurez suivi ce cours, vous saurez quels outils utiliser, vous pourrez retoucher vos repousses, vous débarrasser des boucles et des bosses, dissimuler les cheveux rebelles et même retravailler vos dreads à l’arrière de la tête.

Comment poser des dreads synthétiques tout seul ?

Pendant ce cours, Renate vous explique comment poser des dreads synthétiques (Locks of Love) tout seul.

Une fois que vous aurez suivi ce cours, vous saurez comment compartimenter vos cheveux en plusieurs sections et comment répartir les dreads simples (SE) et les dreads doubles (DE) sur votre tête pour obtenir le meilleur résultat.

DIY courses

Making a Synthetic Dreadlock Accent Set or a Hairwrap might look simple, but to make a high professional long lasting accessory with different techniques, it needs knowledge! I'm showing you step by step, in a series of video's, exactly what you need to do to create your own perfect Accent Set or DIY a Hairwrap!

When you follow me, step by step, you'll be able to make your own dreadlock accessories on a professional level!

Le nombre de places est limité !

Je mise sur la qualité plutôt que sur la quantité.
C’est pourquoi le nombre de places disponibles dans mes cours est limité.
Je travaille toujours en petits groupes, afin que chaque élève reçoive toute notre attention et nos conseils pour réussir !
Real Dreadlocks with extensions

Why Choose Dreadshop Academy

Quality Education: Our courses are built on a foundation of quality and expertise. You'll learn the latest techniques and best practices in the industry.

Flexibility: Our online platform allows you to learn at your own pace. Whether you're a full-time student or a working professional, you can fit our courses into your schedule.

Support: We're here to support you every step of the way. Our community and instructors are always ready to assist you in your journey.

Passion: We're as passionate about dreadlocks as you are. Our dedication to this art form shines through in everything we do.

What we offer at the academy

Comprehensive Courses

Master the art of creating, maintaining, and styling dreadlocks with step-by-step guidance from experienced professionals.

Community

Join a vibrant community of dreadlock enthusiasts and professionals. Share experiences, insights, and connect with like-minded individuals.

Certification & Credibility

Earn official recognition for your skills, boosting your confidence and helping you establish yourself in the industry.

Tools & Resources

Get access to essential product recommendations, troubleshooting tips, and business insights to help you succeed.

Renate's Real Dreads photoshoot

meet renate

Hi! I'm the founder of Dreadshop and Dreadshop Academy.

I’ve made my work from my hobby and my hobby is still my work!

With 20 years experience, thousands of clients, a worldwide webshop, I’ve proven that it’s possible to be successful in the Dreadlock business.

I’ve created businesses from scratch! Both in the Netherlands as in Australia.

This passion is something I wanna share with you!
If I can do it, you can do it!

-X- Renate

DREADSHOP ACADEMY

Join us

New course by Dreadshop and Salty Dreads

The Professional Temporary Dreadlock Install course

This course is especially developed for you as a Hairstylist! Learn everything you need about the art of installing Temporary Dreadlocks.

Level-up your skills and add this amazing service to your unique Salon! Renate from Dreadshop and Marjolein from SaltyDreads have bundled their knowledge and creativity in this online course!

The Professional Real Dreadlock Stylist online course

Everything you need to know about making, maintaining, extending and removing Real Dreadlocks and how to grow your business! All on the highest professional level in the market!

This offer includes a GUARANTEED earned investment back within 12 months! And even can be within a couple of months!

Dreadlock Photography, Branding & Marketing

Emilie is Photographer, Content Creator and a popular influencer!

She takes you along into improving and growing your (Social Media) content.




How to maintain your own Real Dreads

In this Course Diane takes you along in doing maintenance on your own Real Dreadlocks!

When you have followed this course you know which tools to use, you can do maintenance on your roots, loops, bumps, work away loose hair and even working on the back of your head is not a problem anymore!



How to install Synthetic Dreads on yourself

In one of these courses, Renate takes you along in installing Synthetic Dreadlocks (Locks of Love) on yourself, either a full head or Partial style.

Once you've finished the course, you know how to section your hair and how to divide both Singled Ended (SE) and Double Ended (DE) Dreads, for the best result!



Renate with her partial dreads

How to install Partial Synthetic Dreads on yourself

In this Course Renate takes you along into installing a partial Dreadlock look on yourself. Using the Locks of Love.

Once you've finished this course you know how to section your hair and how to divide the Locks for the result you wish!




DIY courses

Making a Synthetic Dreadlock Accent Set might look simple, but to make a high professional long lasting set with different techniques, it needs knowledge! I'm showing you step by step, in a series of 10 video's, exactly what you need to do to create your own perfect Accent Set!

When you follow me, step by step, you'll be able to make your own dreadlock decorated set on a professional level!

DIY Hairwrap

Making a Hairwrap might look simple, but making a high professional long lasting Hairwrap needs knowledge! I'm showing you step by step, in 10 video's, exactly what you need to do to create your own perfect Hairwrap!

When you follow me, step by step, you'll be able to make your own Hairwrap on a professional level!