I'M THINKING
ABOUT SYNTH DREADS...
Q: How are synthetic dreads made?
Q: How are synthetic dreads attached?
Q: How long does my real hair have to be?
Q: My hair is curly, does this matter?
Q: Can I get curly synthdreads?
Q: Can you permanently attach synthdreads to my hair?
Q: Can I dye synthdreads?
Q: Can I still colour my hair if I have synthdreads?
Q: What advantages and disadvantages are there with
synthdreads?
I JUST GOT SYNTHDREADS...
Q: Why does my scalp itch?
Q: I see little white dots at my root. Are the synthdreads
pulling out my hair?
Q: Can I blow dry my synthdreads?
I'M THINKING ABOUT SYNTH DREADS...
Q:How are synthetic dreads made?
A: Each section of synthetic hair is backcombed
and lightly twisted. Then steam is applied to shrink and tighten
the synthetic hair that ultimately creates the look of a dread.
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Q: How are synthetic dreads
attached?
A: Although there are a few ways to attach synthetic
dreads, Knot Just Dreads exclusively uses the Hairpolice
technique . The synthetic hair is braided into the client's own
hair with a small pinchbraid less than one inch long. Then it is
tightly secured with a string.
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Q: How long does my real
hair have to be?
A: At least 2 -3 inches.
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Q: My hair is curly, does this
matter?
A: Curly hair does not affect the application
but it may change the aesthetic. Your own hair is visible between
the synthdreads so if your hair is curly it might pop out more obviously
than straight hair.
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Q: Can I get curly synthdreads?
A: Synthetic dreads do not come curly but they
can be made curly. Curly synthdreads help to blend in with curly
hair. There is an additional cost for this service.
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Q: Can you permanently attach
synthdreads to my hair?
A: Yes but it is not often recommended for practicality
reasons.
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Q: Can I dye synthdreads?
A: No. Synthetic hair is plastic and it will
not respond to bleach or hair dye.
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Q: Can I still colour my hair
if I have synthdreads?
A: Yes. It is easy to colour hair with synthetic
dreads installed. However it may be recommended to wrap light-coloured
synthdreads with tin foil if you plan to use a dark haircolour.
Although haircolour does not penetrate synthetic hair, repetitive
applications of dark hair dye will dull synthetic hair.
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Q: What advantages and disadvantages
are there with synthdreads?
A: Synthdreads are versatile. They can be made
thick or thin, short or long. They are available in just about any
colour imaginable. They are reusable and they do not damage the
hair. There are no disadvantages per say. It may only be that the
client prefers natural dreads instead.
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I JUST GOT SYNTHDREADS...
Q: Why does my scalp itch?
A: Your scalp is adjusting to the fact that your
hair is in sections. This is normal. The itching will go away.
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Q: I see little white dots
at my root. Are the synthdreads pulling out my hair?
A: Absolutely not. Your hair sheds up to 150
hairs a day. These hairs have white bulbs. This is normal.
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Q: Can I blow dry my synthdreads?
A: Synthdreads don't actually absorb water because
they are made of plastic. When you get them wet they will drip dry
for several minutes. The best way to remove all the water is to
wrap your synthdreads in a big fluffy towel. After the dripping
has stopped you can use a blow dryer to speed up the process of
drying your real hair. DO NOT USE HIGH HEAT DIRECTLY ON SYNTHDREADS.
They are made of plastic and will melt.
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