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Question: "How many dreads do I need to order?"
Most people need about 40DE dreads for a full install, about 20DE for a mohawk, and 20DE-30DE for an undercut. Those with thin hair need fewer, and those with thick hair need more. How many a person needs also depends upon personal preference. Those that want a fuller look need more, and those that desire less volume, need fewer. It also depends upon the size of the dreads. When installing thicker dreads, fewer may be needed, and installing thinner dreads may require more to get the desired look.
To determine how many dreads you will need for a full install, section your hair in the way you plan to install the dreads. Then count the sections. This is approximately how many dreads you will need. For thin dreads or "micro-dreads", as they are much thinner, I recommend 50DE-80DE for a full install, 30DE-40DE for a mohawk, and 40DE-60DE for an undercut.
*For those who want to add to their natural dreads, just count how many dreads you have.
To be safe I suggest ordering a few extras just in case you section a bit different the next time. It is better to have a few extras than not enough. Also, because "dye lots" vary, it is best to order all of one color variation at one time.
Question: "How long is this set?"
The unit of measurement that I use is inches. One inch equals 2.54cm. Here is a link to a converter: http://www.inches-to-cm.com/
Most people fold DE (double-ended) dreads in half when they install. For this reason, I give two measurements for my double-ended dreads. The shorter measurement is the length when folded in half, and the long measurement is the length from tip to tip, when the DE dread is unfolded.
So, 16"-20" (total length 32"-40") means:
-When folded in half the dreads vary in length from 16-20 inches long.
-Unfolded, measuring from tip-to-tip, the dreads vary in length from 32-40inches.
To determine where the set will fall on you, this chart will give you a rough idea:
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1. place one end of the string at your scalp
2. (while holding one end of the string at your scalp)
3. extend the string to where you would like the tips of the dreads to fall
4. cut the string where you want the tips to be
5. take the cut section of string to your ruler
6. measure the string
7. this is the length that you want your dreads to be
If you are looking at a set of pre-made dreads, and you want to know if they will be a good length for you:
1. cut a piece of string the the length of the dreads
2. take that length of string, and hold it at your scalp
3. decide whether or not the length will be suitable to your preferences
Question: "How thick are these dreads?"
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| Set, photographed with Sharpie markers and Prismacolor Pencils |
I avoid simply using generic terms such as "thin", "medium", and "thick" because they are too vague. I also avoid giving precise measurements, such as "7mm thick" or "marker thickness" because all the dreads that I make are tapered - thinner at the tips, so this precise measurement could be misleading.
Instead, I take photos of my sets, with common objects for size reference.
Question: "How do I install these?"
This is a matter of personal preference, but the most common way is to braid them into your own hair. This method works best for hair that is at least five inches long, although I have heard of people installing (this way) on hair as short as three inches long.
If your hair is very short - under three inches long, it is still possible to install:
To see more of her videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/ch527kerosene
If you are planning to add wool dreads to your natural dreads (this method also works well for adding dreads to hair that has been put in braids):
Question: "How do I style these?"
This is another matter of personal preference. I would suggest visiting youtube, and watching a bunch of "how I style my dreads" videos, until you find a style you like, and then customize it a bit to fit your individual style.
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