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How To Make a Half Dreadlock Bun – Video Tutorial

Aug 18 2020
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Hello everyone!

I’m here for another tutorial to show you How To Make a Half Dreadlock Bun for your dreads. This time I made a video because a lot of you have been asking on social media how I did this Half Dreadlock Bun, so here you go!

Follow the steps and it should be easy enough!

Watch the video to see how I did it:

Below you can read what happens in the video, follow the steps and it should be quite easy:

1. Let your dreadlocks loose

Your dreads need to be free so that you can choose which dreads you’d like to put in the bun.

2. Grab the dreads from the top part of your head

This is the first part you will be using to create a base for your bun

3. Tie them with an elastic band in a ponytail

Use an elastic band to tie your dreadlocks nice and tide in half a ponytail.

4. Wrap the ponytail dreads around the base of the ponytail

This will be the first part where the base is created and it will help you give volume to your bun.

5. Grab an extra layer of dreads

This is the last part of dreadlocks you will be using.

6. Cross them over the bun

7. Tie them at the back

Tie your dreadlocks in a simple knot at the back of your bun. This should keep your dreads quite steady. Your bun wont be moving from here unless you really try

8. Tuck the loose dreads in the bun

Gently tuck the loose dreads in the bun or you can also let some out for extra decoration. You can be creative here and play with the final look.

Done!! 🧚

And here is another example of how my bun looked.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCSlL9chFBU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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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! 🧚‍♀️

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How to Fix your Dreadlock Roots – Video Tutorial

Apr 23 2020
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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. 1 x Crochet needle
    You need a crochet needle either 0.6mm or 0.75mm. I usually prefer the 0.75mm.

    Tools: 1 crochet needle 0.75mm or 0.6mm

  2. 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.Tool 2: 1 pair of scissors

  3. Find a dread with a loose root

    Dreadlock Root maintenance - Grab the loose hair around the root

  4. 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.separate loose hair around dreads - dreadlock maintenance

  5. Twist the loose hair around your root

  6. Hold the dread root tide

    The loose hair should be in your hand toohold dread root tight - dreadlock roots maintenance

  7. 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.

  8. Pull the loose hair in, up to the middle of the dread.

    dreadlock maintenance crochet needle

  9. 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.

  10. 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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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.

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Love & Craft,

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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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Nits and Dreads – How to get rid of the Dreadlock Nightmare

Sep 21 2017
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Schools are opening again and every dreadhead that has kids or works around kids, is definitely fearing of the worst to come —> the nits, fleas, lice, or however you want to call them, the are the “Dreads Nightmare“

This little insects jump from head to head, layer their eggs and fill up heads with more of them..

What to do to save your dreads from nits:

  • Tea Tree Oil: This is the best and most natural solution! Get an 100ml spray bottle, fill it with water and add 10-20 drops of tea tree oil. Tea tree oil helps to get the nits away from the hair as they hate the fresh and vivid smell of tea tree.
  • Apply this 2-3 times a week
  • When washing your dreads add some tea tree oil drops in your shampoo to help the smell stay in your dreads.

What usually happens with the nits is that once they land on your head they lay their eggs, the eggs take about 3 days to pop out and then they need 3 days to be able to reproduce. So to avoid them from being born and staying on your dreads you need to keep applying the tea tree oil on your hair!

If you keep on doing this the nits should disappear from your dreads.

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Warrior Dreads and Styling

Sep 02 2017
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Warrior Dreads and Styling

The warrior style is by far one of my favourites when I’m dreading. Through the years I’ve collected some great photos of people that I dreaded with the warrior style and I’d like to share it with you.

You can use them as inspiration for your look, or if you are potentially thinking of having dreads, these styles can give you ideas. So let’s go and dive into some warrior dreads and styling.

My Warrior Ladies

Women with dreads are figures that your eyes will catch straight away on the streets. The shaved sides, the undercuts, the dread fish-tales, the french plats, they make their dreadlock styles just amazing!

I do love them all! They are so strong and different. Each single one of them. It’s funny how they all said that after they got their dreads, they have a mad connection with them. Something that keeps them connected to their hair better than before and more connected to them selves as well. That just makes my heart open! ❤️

  • warrior dread styles plat dreadhawk
  • warrior dread styles plat dreadhawk
  • warrior dread styles plat dreadhawk

Warrior Woman with Maori tattoos and dreads:

Rachel has visited my studio in Manchester to get her dreadlocks. A lady who has a body almost full of tattoos now. She always loved dreads and finally she decided to get her hair dreaded with some natural dread extensions added to them. Her style now looks even more fulfilled, looking like a warrior 🙂

  • Warrior Dreadlocks before & after by Crafterelena
  • warrior dreads by CrafterElena

The Maori tattoos on her, along with many others just make her look stunning (even more than what she is) and the dreads just complete her look. The shaved sides and undercut are matching the warrior look perfectly and the decoration with beads is a playful addition.

Other things you can add on dreadlocks to achieve the style are hair wraps and feathers to support the look. You can find a great selection of Dreadlock Beads on my shop. Or you can book an appointment with me to install some hair wraps on your dreads or hair.

Viking Dread Styles on Men:

Now these guys are super warriors. They have that viking warrior look that no one can resist. I love men with dreads, I adore the viking dread style 🛡️❤️⚔️

Dreadhawks, dread fish-tales, and let’s not forget the beards! It’s all about that hair at the end of the day 😉

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  • viking warrior dreads styling plat dreadhawk before and after
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  • warrior dreads styling plat dreadhawk

The first man in the photo is a real Viking man of the North of England, Garth Urlicson a great creative who works with wood and creates up-cycled furniture because nothing should go to waste! Love his style!

The last one in the big picture is Lord Ryan Merga who brews his own mead, beers and wines! He has one of the most iconic Viking styles with his ginger hair and very long beard!

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If you would like to get dreadlocks installed you can always get in touch and we can discuss the look your envisioning. I’d love to do more warrior styled dreads!

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Dread Tips and Stories

Jul 27 2017
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After 8 years of making and fixing dreads I’ve met loads and loads of people who love dreads, have them for different reasons and they want to keep on having them. When they are at my studio in Manchester we get to meet each other and have all sorts of interesting conversations about different subjects. We get to find out what is good and bad or better to do with their dreadlocks, how to style them or change them a little bit to make them funkier and healthier. So here are some tips and stories of what we’ve done in our recent maintenances:

Alannah, a beautiful lady form Heaton Moor. I met her a few months ago and gave her a deep maintenance. Her dreads where growing wild and they started connecting with each other, especially at the back.

So I’ve chopped the connected bits and sectioned properly the dreads so they are not overlapping with each other.

Rock on lady, her dreads are looking fab again 🙂

 

 

Dreadlocks Maintenance Before & After by CrafterElenaThis amazing man came at our studio for a maintenance. His dreads were really long so he decided to go for a trim to give them some air and let them breath a bit in the hot days of summer.

Tip: trimming your dreads is not a bad thing. Really long dreads can sometimes pull the roots and make bold patches. Long dreads can also create neck pains due to their weight and become a little uncomfortable to handle.

So if you can get over the emotional attachment you can chop them a bit 😉

 

Dreadlocks From Scratch Before & After by CrafterElena

For this young man, is the 3rd time he is getting a set of dreadlocks. The previous times, different reasons made him cut his dreads with the last set being quite badly made. So he decided to get a 3rd set, made knit and tidy by CrafterElena. He says ” Dreads are easy to have. Every morning I can get up and go to work with out thinking of how my hair looks, cs it looks good 🙂 They are not just flat hair.”

Tip: Dreads can give a nice volume to your hair and you don’t have to worry and stress about styling your hair every morning. You can if you want, but you don’t have to 🙂

 

Dreadlocks from scratch Before & After by CrafterElena

This young lad has just finished school. The day after his last exam he came to get his dreads done.

Time to go free and wild right???

Tip: Dreads have been for years and years a sign of liberation and freedom in different cultures and forms.

And so for Tom, who has just turned 18 and he is ready to rock the world!!

 

 

Dreadlocks Maintenance Shaved sides Before & After by CrafterElenaHarry or Wiestwaf or my x-x-housemate he visited Crafter’s studio in Manchester.

After almost 5 years of dread life he felt a bit too hot. So on a really sunny day he goes to me: “Hey dude, shall we shave the sides today? I want a change and I’m fucking hot lol”

So there he goes, he went for a more viking look now and heeeey, he can get some extra air 😀

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Crafter summer updates!! Check where to find us!

Jun 20 2017
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So summer is here and I wouldn’t miss the chance to go away again a little bit. Read below our summer updates:

So for the months June, July and mid August the dates Crafter is away are:

  • 27th June – 4th July —-> Ibiza
  • 10th – 21st July —-> Cyprus
  • 4th – 15th August —-> Boomtown

If you’d like dreads from scratch or a maintenance in Manchester I’d say give me a call asap. There is not many spaces left till the 27th so ruuuun :-p

I’m taking my crochet needles with me to these trips so if you are visiting either Ibiza or Cyprus or if you are there already and you want a maintenance, by all means, give me a shout and let’s get dreading 😉

At the meantime I hope you are all having a smashing time! I love you all and the summer too so lets meet on the beach if you are there.

Love & Craft and a Happy Summer!!

** I’ll be going to more places after these but I will update you all soon for the end of August and September dates.
 
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