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Professional Loctician Course

Mar 21 2022
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Becoming a professional loctician

Is this your dream?

Have you ever thought of becoming a professional loctician? Are you a hairdresser and you would like to add this service to your business? Are you tired of your job and you’d like to take a different path?

If you love working with your hands and being creative, then this course is definitely for you. Come and learn how to create well made natural dreadlocks with extensions, how to maintain and style them using the crochet technique.

Professional Loctician Course

What, where & When:

  • Learn all my secrets & practice the art of dreadlocks
  • CrafterElena’s Shop, Houldsworth Mill, Stockport, SK5 6DA
  • When: 9th – 12th of May

Check this link for more information about the course: https://crafterelena.com/courses/

Loctician Course Learn how to make dreadlocks with CrafterElena

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How to wear a Spiral Lock – Video Tutorial

Mar 16 2021
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Hey all 👋

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.

Spiral Locks Shop Banner

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.

  • green spiral lock grey & red decor
  • purple spiral lock green and grey decor silver moon charm
  • Spiral Locks Dreadlock Wire Hair Tie

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:

  1. Pony tale holder/maker (I don’t even know if you can call it like this lol)
  2. To decorate the area around your dread bun
  3. Wear it as a bracelet
  4. 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 👇

crafterelena.com/product/spiral-locks-dreadlock-wire-hair-tie-4-designs-50cm-length/(opens in a new tab)

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Herbal Dreadlock Soap Bar

Dreadlock Shampoo & Soap Bar, which one to use?

Sep 25 2020
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Hello Everyone,

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

What you can find on the shop:

Herbal Cleanser Liquid Dreadlock Shampoo

Raw Roots Herbal Cleanser Dreadlock Shampoo

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 ✨

Greenie Genie Dreadlock Soap Bar:

Herbal Dreadlock Soap Bar

The Greenie Genie is by far my favourite product for washing dreads! And it’s pretty foamy too! 🧼⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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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.

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Dreadlock Care Interview with Cochere magazine

Jun 01 2020
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Last week I had the great opportunity to be interviewed by  @cocheremagazine about dreadlock care! 🌿I’ve attached below the post they did with all the useful information about dreadlocks, sustainable hair and how to take care of them:

dreadlock care interview


“Dreadlocks are probably one of the hardest hairstyles to get done, but there are certain myths that have always been associated with it.

Maintenance, as much as it is a must, it’s easy and hassle free.
Loctitian, @crafterelena , has had dreadlocks for 11 years herself, and has managed to look after them in the most sustainable manner, using natural oils and a few weekly, monthly and annual regimes.

“A lot of people have the misconception that dreads cannot be washed which is false. Dreads can be really clean and tidy too.

” Dreads are the most natural form of hair that one doesn’t need to worry much about. You wake up in the morning and your hair is in style, it’s literally a 5 minute job or less to tie them in a bun or style them. Swipe to find out more about the how’s and what’s of dreadlocks!”

Check @cocheremagazine out form more sustainable ways of living! 🦋I love this kind of stuff and I’d love to be supporting more causes like this! 🧚‍♀️

Find more useful information about your dreadlock care here:

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Corona Virus Shop Update CrafterElena

Corona Virus Shop Update

Mar 28 2020
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Well hello everyone,

And what a month is just leaving us! March 2020 has been definitely one of the most crazy times in years and I’m sure 2020 will continue to be. Corona Virus or Covid-19 is definitely shaking the grounds for everyone. So here is a little update about what’s going on from my end.

Crafter Elena Bali airport corona

I just got back from Bali on Monday after a mad trip and almost not coming due to countries closing borders, but an hour before we fly we managed to book another flight to come back to UK ✈ Otherwise we would get stuck there..

M️aybe you remember my stories from then.. ➡️

Definitely a place to visit again, not just Bali, but Indonesia in general. You know the fascination I have with culture… Well Indonesia is a place with a very reach one!

I found some great new products to style your homes and dreads that I can’t wait to share with you but it will be some time for that due to the situation at the moment.. I’ll definitely write about them on another blog post for you to read about the whole experience there 😊💻

Dreadock Appointments

For now as you already know if you are following my socials, Insta and Fb I’ve not been taking any dreadlock appointments since I came back due to the lock down of corona virus and until further notice and I’m contacting everyone personally for rearrangements of their appointments.. I’m preparing extensions at home though, and taking future appointment bookings for when the shop is open to the public again.

Online Shop:

The online shop is open so you can still make your orders online and I’ll send them to you along with a virtual hug 🤗to thank you for your support in this difficult times.

I hope you find ways to spend this time safe, give your self time to process what we are doing here on earth. At least now we’ve got the time more than ever! And the most important, if you can be creative, please do so. It helps our brains to be happier and to express.

Take this as a gift.

Change is hard but it’s one of the most beautiful things that can happen to the humanity because this is how we evolve.

And we will come out of this stronger!

Sending you loads of Love & Craft but for now stay at home and I’m hoping to see you all again soon. If you have any questions regarding your dreads, a craft project or you want ideas about how to make your space beautiful, give me a shout and I’ll try my best to help you 🙂

CrafterElena x

waxed cord roll colour pallet

Maybe try and make your own macrame jewellery with some waxed cord?

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Moving Shop Premises

Because We Are Moving…

May 16 2019
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Enjoy A little Something!

Hello my beauties, 

I hope you are all doing well and great! 

Today I’ve got some news to share with you that we are moving to a new location.

In the past 8 years I’ve seen my little business grow from beaches, to living rooms, to balconies, to craft fairs and then to the studio I am now in.. 

The time has come where I have to leave my little heaven at the Ropeworks. 
It’s been 5 years of a beautiful expansion which I’m really grateful of! I have to say I’ll miss my little cave but the wheel of fortune has now turned for me and I’m definitely ready to move on.

But don’t worry I’m not going far!! I’ll be just around the corner in “Houldsworth Mill Shopping Centre” building my new studio! 😉

I am excited and can’t wait for what new “Crafter” will bring. All I can promise is more and more Dreaded Crafty Adventure. 

  • Shop Moving Sale Notebooks

So For Now…

Enjoy a 15% OFF on all our products till the 28th of March (YaaaY) as the shop will be closed from the 29th of May – 5th of June.

Use the Code:   “HASTALAVISTA”

Or visit our Etsy Shop too! 

I’m looking forward to see you in my new heaven! 

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How To Do Dreadlock Fishtails

January 17, 2019
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Enjoy This Video & Learn How To Do Dreadlock Fishtails ! 🧜‍♀️


I’ll be showing you 2 different styles of dreadlock fishtails & help you get creative with your dreads 🌻

You can follow these steps:

  1. Start from the front top of your head
  2. Bring two dreads from one side to the other
  3. Take two from the other side and cross them on top of the first ones
  4. Holding those in place continue with the next towards the back of the head
  5. Once you reach the back of your head, use the inside dreads the same way and wrap the end with a long dread in a knot

If you liked what you watched or you have any questions, please comment bellow and I will be happy to answer all your questions 🤗

Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook & Instagram (@crafterelena). 👈 😉
Stay tuned for more creative dreadlock styles. 👀🌟💇🏻‍♂️💇‍♀️❣️

Love & Craft,

CrafterElena  🌻❣️

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Halloween Dread Devil Up Do Tutorial

October 30, 2018
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Enjoy a Halloween Dread Devil Up Do Tutorial!

In this video I will be showing you how to give a Halloween twist to your dreads.

What you will need:

  1. A pair of Horns
  2. Small Elastic Bands
  3. Thread
  4. Dreadlock Beads
  5. Accessories

Follow the steps below and you can make this style happen on your dreads too:

1)  Dread Horns 👹

  • Let your dreads loose
  • Section the dreads and bring them forward
  • Install the Horns on your head
  • Start wrapping the dreads around the horns like you see in the video
  • You can tie them together to be steady
  • Add elastic bands to hold all the dreads in place

 

 

2) Add the scull beads to the dreads at the bottom 💀

You can find them on my shop through this link:

Skull Beads

3) Criss Cross Hair Wraps

  • Get a thread
  • Tie a knot at the middle of the thread and around the dread
  • Start wrapping the dread in crosses
  • Tie at the end
  • Repeat as many times as you want

 

4) Plat your dreads

  • Section them in 3 different parts, back and one on either side
  • Leave a few out and loose
  • Plat what’s left in each section

 

And your Halloween Dread Devil Up Do is ready 😈😈😈

Watch the video and get a full visual representation on how to recreate this style for Halloween.

Please feel free to comment bellow and tell us what you think and don’t forget to subscribe on our Channel 👆

Love & Craft,

CrafterElena
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Dreadlock Headwrap Tutorial

HOW TO: Dreadlock Head Wrap Tutorial is now out!

Jun 21 2018
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HOW TO: Dreadlock Head Wrap Tutorial is now out!

Watch how to wear your headscarf like a turban!

A tutorial that loads of you have been asking for it’s finally here! Watch how to wear your headscarf like a turban! Check it out!

In this tutorial you will be guided step by step on how to:

  1. Let your dreads loose
  2. Tie your dreads in a bun
  3. Use an elastic band to tie them in place
  4. Fold the scarf twice in a long strip
  5. Place the middle of the strip at the back of your head
  6. Cross the two ends at the front and wrap them tight around your head
  7. Secure the ends at the back inside the wrap
  8. Your HeadWrap is Ready!! Enjoy 😍

The Head Scarf is available in 20 different colours on our shop! 👇

Dreadscarf colour choice
Oh and don’t forget share it ♥️

Love & Craft! xx

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