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!
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
Types of courses
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!
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!
Limited places available!
I focus on quality instead of mass.
That's why there is a limited number of places available in my Professional courses.
I always work in small groups, so every student gets our full attention and guidance to achieve success!
New group starts every 4 months, in January, May and September.
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.
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
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!
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!