Looking for a new way to style your dreadlocks with minimal effort but maximum style? I’ve got you covered! I’ve created a Dreadlock Style Hacks playlist filled with easy-to-follow tutorials that will help you master new looks in no time.
What You’ll Find in the Playlist:
Quick Styles: Perfect for busy days when you need a great look in minutes.
Elevated Looks: Add a creative touch with fish-tales, scarves, wraps and accessories
Step-by-Step Guidance: Whether you’re a newbie or a dreadlock pro, these tutorials will walk you through each look with ease.
Featured Tutorials:
Simple Half-Dreadlock Ponytail: An elegant, easy-to-achieve look that works for any occasion.
Bold & Creative Dreadlock Buns: A fun way to switch things up!
The Perfect Casual Look with a Dreadlock Scarf: A go-to style you can rock every day and keep the mess away.
Wrap it Up in Style To complete your look, don’t forget to check out some of my favorite dreadlock accessories that pair perfectly with any dreadlock style:
In this Boho Clothing Collection, I went for natural fibers, row cotton and linen which 100% natural. The dyes used are also natural and made from plants. This is to assure that the materials are friendly to your skin and don’t cause any harm to you or the environment. It was important that this clothes had sustainability in mind.
It’s not been long since I was in India and where I finally managed to create the new boho clothing collection for my shop! This is been a dream long awaited and it finally came to fruition! I don’t have words to explain how happy I am that this dream became reality.
In this collection, you will see some special pieces that are personal favourites and go to’s. After all you know I do love styling! It might be dreadlocks, it might be jewellery or clothing, the aim is to keep us all stylish. I love using my creativity to make beautiful souls look beautiful on the outside too.
Available in sophisticated Black and Beige, this dress features a stunning golden block print pattern inspired by Rajasthani tribal designs, crafted to reveal the goddess within you.
This boho dress is your go-to outfit for summer festivals, beach parties, weddings, and ceremonial gatherings.
Made from 100% high-quality cotton, this maxi dress is designed for ultimate comfort and breathability, making it a staple for any wardrobe.
The Fringe Boho Linen Dress, a captivating blend of style and elegance designed to reveal the goddess within you. This stunning dress features a knee-length front, an elongated back, and intricate fringe detailing, creating a unique silhouette that embodies bohemian chic. Available in three timeless colors—Black, Green, and Camel—this dress is perfect for expressing your individual style.
This dress can be used as a casual afternoon fit, or on a summer dinner night out. It can be worn in a festival or just to sit by a river. It’s so airy and comfortable that you will want to wear it all the time.
The Asymmetrical Skirt is the perfect addition to your festival and party outfits, but it’s also brilliant for summer strolls.
Designed for both comfort and style, the skirt includes adjustable straps at the front, allowing you to customize the length to your preference. The elastic back ensures a flexible fit for all body types. Made with natural fabrics and dyed using a traditional natural dye process, each skirt boasts a distinctive look.
Available in Black, Green, and Beige, this bohemian linen jumpsuit is crafted from 100% cotton linen, ensuring maximum comfort and style. The golden block print pattern adds a touch of elegance, making this jumpsuit a standout piece in any wardrobe.
Perfect for various occasions, this jumpsuit is ideal for summer festivals, garden parties, or simply lounging at home. The unique Rajasthani tribal pattern will make you stand out with its artistic flair and bohemian charm.
Styling and decorating dreadlocks is not just a profession for me—it’s a passion. Each style I create is a labor of love, reflecting the unique personalities and preferences of my clients. As I reminisce on the styles I’ve crafted in 2023 and before, I’m reminded of the joy and satisfaction that comes from seeing my clients light up with happiness. Here’s a glimpse into some of my favourite dreadlock styles, each a testament to the beauty of self-expression and creativity.
For clients who crave something unique and elegance, the style featuring waves large beads is a perfect choice. By designing intricate waves on wooden dreadlock beads and incorporating them into the locks, I create a look that is both sophisticated and eye-catching, allowing my clients to make a statement wherever they go.
This style is a recent favorite, and it’s all about embracing the natural warmth of ginger hair. After installing partial dreadlocks, I adorned them with an array of dreadlock accessories and creations from my shop. The combination of the rich ginger tones with carefully selected adornments creates a striking and unforgettable look.
Inspired by the strength and resilience of Viking warriors, this style combines shaved sides with dreadlocks on the top for a bold and powerful look.
By adorning the locks with Autumnal wraps, I add extra texture and visual interest, creating a style that commands attention and exudes confidence.
Fish tale braids with dreadlocks on either side
It’s a charming look that perfectly complements clients who proudly rock their locs. Following their maintenance session, we craft a style that not only showcases their individuality but also remains effortlessly chic for days on end. This clever combination not only adds a touch of flair but also contributes to maintaining the neatness of their locs for an extended period.
Blonde dreadlocks with one shaved sice
This cool style features blonde dreadlocks that go from dark to light, with one side of the head shaved for an edgy look.
The XL medi earrings add extra flair, showing off the wearer’s bold and confident vibe.
Blonde partial dreadlock style
In this classic style, blonde partial dreadlocks range from dark to light hues, paired with a feather bone hair stick, hair wraps and beads for a timeless touch of elegance that never fades.
Half Bun beach style dreadlocks
In this beach-ready look, I’ve fashioned my dreadlocks into a relaxed half bun, ideal for soaking up the sun and surf. To capture the essence of the ocean, I’ve accessorized with Ocean Vibes Dreadlock wraps, mirroring the tranquil shades of the sea.
(For a step-by-step guide on the half bun, be sure to check out the tutorial on my website) and I added the Ocean Vibes Dreadlock wraps to match the colours of the sea.
Dreadlock bun with scarf
For my client’s post-installation style, we opted for a chic dreadlock bun secured with a durable elastic band. To infuse a pop of color, we incorporated a thin raspberry dreadlock scarf, enhancing the look with vibrant hues.
This versatile and stylish choice adds flair to the overall appearance, elevating the dreadlock bun with a touch of personalized charm. Check the tutorial on How to wear a scarf with a twist
Dreadlock Space Buns
Dreadlock space buns offer a versatile and adorable look. They are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a night out or a casual stroll in the park.
Dreadlock Style with knots
For a wild yet tidy look, try the dreadlock style with knots. It’s a simple technique that you can easily recreate at home. Check out the video tutorial for step-by-step guidance.
Dreadlock Fish Tale
In this unique style, I combined a half fish tail braid with her half loose blonde dreadlocks for a blend of structure and freedom.
For a step-by-step guide on achieving this look, check out the tutorial.
Dreadlock Bun
The timeless dreadlock bun is a classic style that never goes out of fashion. Whether it’s for daily wear or a special occasion, mastering the dreadlock bun is essential.
In this video tutorial, I’ll guide you through the steps, ensuring your bun stays secure with a sturdy elastic band. Let’s keep those dreadlocks looking fabulous!
As I reflect on the dreadlock styles I’ve created in 2023 and beyond, I’m filled with gratitude for the opportunity to bring joy and beauty into the lives of my clients. Each style represents a unique journey of self-expression and personal empowerment, and I feel privileged to have been a part of that journey. Here’s to many more years of creativity, inspiration, and celebration in the world of dreadlock styling.
P.S.: I would love to see what you come up with all this styles. Make sure you tag me on Instagram @crafterelena when you try them. Keep shining ✨🌟
Meticulously crafted from alpaca silver/brass to exude timeless elegance and charm. These delicate earrings boast a drop shape adorned with ornamental markings, adding a touch of sophistication to any ensemble.
A textured silver plated brass choker that is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and timeless style. Handcrafted to perfection, this necklace strikes the perfect balance between minimalist charm and statement design, making it a versatile addition to any jewelry collection.
This is such a unique and favourite piece. The ear cuff is made of Alpaca silver and it has a bold design ready to adorn men and women.
Indulge in the timeless allure of the Samsara Jewelry Collection and adorn yourself with pieces that transcend mere adornment. Whether you’re drawn to the rich hues of brass and bronze or the understated elegance of silver, each piece carries the essence of its creation journey, from inspiration to craftsmanship.
Embrace the cycles of life and rebirth as you wear these exquisite jewels, each one a testament to your unique style and inner radiance. Visit our shop today to explore the full collection and find the perfect adornments to accompany you on your journey of self-discovery and expression. Let the beauty of Samsara Jewellery Collection be your companion as you navigate the ever-turning wheel of life.
This time I’ve got some exciting styling tips for you and your dreadlocks. I’ve been making some spiral locks and I couldn’t but share this news and a tutorial on “How to wear a spiral lock” with you.
So it’s still lock down right? Don’t know about you but I still didn’t get a chance to get bored. Why? Because of my hands not wanting to stop making. Which is not a bad thing right? So this time I’ve been making some spiral locks! Yes spiral locks are this beautiful long colourful strips that can bend around your dreads and stay where you put them.
A spiral lock can be used as an alternative to elastic bands that sometimes can be harmful to the dreads if they are holding them too tight. The spiral lock can gently hold your dreads up with out suffocating them or giving them too much pressure.
And the best part is that you can wear a spiral lock in so many ways. I made a little video for you here to check it out.
How to wear a Spiral Lock Tutorial:
Spiral Lock Uses:
Pony tale holder/maker (I don’t even know if you can call it like this lol)
To decorate the area around your dread bun
Wear it as a bracelet
Wear it as a necklace
Yaaaas! So, I hope you liked it and found all the spiral lock functionalities useful! Because it is a super handy item to have! I wear mine every day and I love it! If you’d like to purchase the spiral locks press down here 👇
Making a terrarium is really easy! Terrariums are miniature eco-systems that you can make on your own using a few simple items to get started.
So, I created a little tutorial to show you how I decorated a medium sized molten glass bowl and made it into a terrarium. The Tutorial is great for beginners who have never made a terrarium before.
Just to get it from the start though, when i was in Bali in March, I found this beautiful molten glass bowls. The bowls can be used of course in many different ways, but I found that there is nothing better that giving it some life by creating a terrarium in it.
You can use a Glass Bowl of your liking, just make sure there is enough space for your plant or all your plants to live in there and not touch the glass
Plants of choice:
There is many plants that would work in a terrarium. Usually you can find them at your local garden centre or even order them online. When selecting your plants make sure you know what conditions they need to thrive. And if you are adding more than one, make sure they survive on a similar environment.
Succulents and cactuses are really good for it, or even moss. I’ve used a succulent in mine that I know is easy to survive and it’s pretty to look at. You can find more plants to buy on shops like the Plant Parcel
Potting Soil:
The right soil should be used for the right plants. In mine I used cactus / succulent soil since I’ve been planting a succulent in my glass bowl. Cactus soil comes in cubes and it expands when we add water. Then I mixed it with Perlite (the white stuff in soil that looks like styrofoam) Usually it comes together with the cactus soil. Helps keeping the soil aired.
Activated Charcoal:
The active charcoal acts as a drainage for your glass bowl since there is no holes like in a pot. The active charcoal should go over the pebbles, a 1/2 inches layer is enough. That should help to keep any of the excess water away from the pebbles. Find it here
Then add a layer of moss over it. That should keep the soil up and not let it fall into the pebbles.
Decorative Items:
You can add anything you’d like to add the extra decorations to it. For example a fairy and her house, or extra pebbles around the plants. Let your imagination go wild.
Spray Bottle:
Add water to your spray bottle and water your plants when they feel dry
Watch this video tutorial I made showing you how the terrarium is been done. This will help you to get an idea on what you can do, but of course feel free to be creative and put your own personal touch!
I hope you enjoyed reading / watching this tutorial and you find it useful. The melted glass bowls are great for presents or for your own home decor. You can find them on 4 different sizes on my shop
Check out this beautiful hanging melted glass which can be used for air plants or to grow leafs at their first stage of root growing (propagate) before replanting them.
Revealing my newest collection of Tribal Jewellery. Inspired by nature and tribal forms, the collection comprises of 6 pairs of earrings from wood, bone and silver and a statement piece Crescent Moon necklace all with a tribal edge. I think you’ll fall in love with the bold yet earthy design – the perfect way to bring in the new season and give your jewellery collection a boost.
Earthy designs are having a moment right now so its a perfect time to add some wooden earrings in your collection. Bold designs heavily feature in the tribal Jewellery collection and I’m loving the versatility and simplicity of this designs – ideal for everyday wear or to compliment the tribal goddess.
Showcase:
Bellow we are showcasing all the new collection, bold, strong and natural
Crescent Moon Jewellery:
The Crescent Moon Earrings, simple yet elegant and minimal can be worn every day for a casual look.
The bold round wood shape around the neck, the silver ring in the middle and the crescent moon hanging on the chest is a tribal dream..
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Following, the Hoop Earrings, simple and versatile, can be worn with mostly anything. For a day, an evening or a night out. With a scarf on the hair, or with loose hair, it just works.
The Spiral Earrings are a statement of earth. Spiral is a shape that can’t be missed when seen, it absorbs the eye, with no one missing that shape on you.. Made with Sono wood and connecting with a stainless steal hook to wear, they are comfortable and unique.
The Oval Clasp earrings, belong to the more elegant and all age style type earring. The silver hook and detail keeps you safe from any allergies and can compliment any style.
Click here to shop the collection & make sure you let us know which piece you’re loving in the comments below.
One of the most common questions I get from people about dreads is “how to wash dreads”, “what products are good for dreads” or “what shampoo to use”
You have probably heard me numerous times saying that you don’t need extravagant products for your dreads. What you need, is a clean, residue free soap bar or shampoo.
Now of course, there is a choice of a few different brands to find the one that suits you. Another thing to take into consideration is that everyone has a different scalp. That means, that not all the products will work the same on everyone.
Raw Roots Organic
I personally found one that suits my scalp more than any other made by Raw Roots Organic. They are a Danish brand which is eco-friendly and their products are organic. Good for you, your hair and the environment.
I like their products so much, therefore I started a collaboration with them and now you can find some of their dreadlock related products on my shop
This herbal liquid shampoo is great for dreadlocks. It cleans scalp and dreadlocks using mild detergents and organic plant extracts. 🌱
Some of the basic ingredients are tea tree oil, peppermint oil, nettle extract, apple cider vinegar and no residue! 🌻 The Herbal Cleanser is super natural and can help stimulate the scalp and prevents/relieves itching, dandruff, balance PH, hair loss, removes residue and other scalp problems ✨
The Greenie Genie is by far my favourite product for washing dreads! And it’s pretty foamy too! 🧼⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s nourishing for the scalp with green organic ingredients, Himalayan salt that provides minerals for the skin and help to tighten and maintain loose hair 🌿
Both the liquid Shampoo and the Soap Bar are available on the shop and you can order them online or pick them up when you visit the shop.
I hope you are all doing well despite the lock down that it’s still going in the UK. It seems like we are slowly getting back on track in the shop with a few changes but we are re-opening again! That’s so exciting since we’ve been distancing from each other been so many months.
Shop Re-Opening:
So, as of tomorrow the shop is opening again! Woohoo! There will be no dreadlock appointments taking place yet, but you can visit for a consultation, to book a new appointment and to check what’s in the shop.
New Arrivals:
We just had new arrivals from my last trip to Bali. The items from there are just 👌 There is a big variety of beautiful bohemian home decor that will take you on a trip to the tropics 🏝️ And of course, plenty more handmade creations and dreadlock accessories from, Morocco, India, Turkey and Thailand.
How to maintain your dreadlock roots with the crochet needle method
Hey guys,
I hope you are all doing great!
I know it’s quarantine times and you are all a little bit limited in doing your usual visits to your locticians, barbers and hairdressers. 💇
So, after a lot of requests from my lovely clients and dreaded friends, I made this video tutorial on “How to Fix your Dreadlock Roots”. The goal to help you go through this hard hairy time 👩🦱 😀
I hope you enjoy the video and it helps.
And here there is a step by step instructions on how to do exactly what I explained in the video with the visual representation of photos 📷
Tools & Steps:
1 x Crochet needle You need a crochet needle either 0.6mm or 0.75mm. I usually prefer the 0.75mm.
Scissors
You might need the scissors to separate the loose hair and direct them in the dread they belong. Be careful though, as accidents might happen so only use them if you are sure of where you are cutting.
Find a dread with a loose root
Separate the loose hairs to the according dreads.
Make sure you create a separate line between the dreads so that your dreads don’t start growing together.
Twist the loose hair around your root
Hold the dread root tide
The loose hair should be in your hand too
Put the needle through the middle of the dread
Keep holding the dread and the loose hair tight at this point. It’s important to keep hold of them so you control what you are pulling in and where.
Pull the loose hair in, up to the middle of the dread.
Repeat the movement a few times to get the dreadlock tight.
Try and move the needle left and right up and down and twist the dread so you can get it tide all around and not just in one place. This will help in keeping your dreads knit for longer too.
Repeat on each dreadlock root you would like to maintain.
I hope you found this video and blog post useful. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
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