Since 2008, the dreadlocks experts in Switzerland (Dreadlocks Artesanal locations in Zurich, Weinfelden, Basel). Only with Crochet and a lot of love. Swiss Quality guaranteed!
Since 2008 we are the dreadlocks experts in Switzerland. Whether you need new dreads, repairs & maintenance or accessories, we at Dreadlocks Artesanal, can help.
For all hair types from 15 cm
Dreadlocks need patience. We stand for natural dreads, so we don’t do extensions.
Our TechnologyWe divide the hair into squares, these become the base of the dreadlocks. The larger the base, the thicker the dreads after.
1. Introduction
2. Twirl
Using your fingers, twirl the hair into a strand, twisting and pulling it apart so that the hair knots towards the scalp.
3. Carcass
The "shell" is crocheted through with a 1 mm or 1.25 mm needle. . In the process, we pierce the strand of hair, similar to a sewing machine and distribute the stitches as regularly as possible, so that the dread becomes evenly firm and round.
Note: Your hair will get shorter when you get dreadlocks!
The hair that grows back should be crocheted. Take the dreadlock between your thumb and forefinger and with the other hand crochet between your fingers. Or use the Tighten Roots method.
What you should know before dreading.
Having dreadlocks done can be painful.
Your new dreadlocks may stick out a bit from your head for the first few days.
Your dreadlocks will need a lot of care, especially shortly after they are created.
If you are not yet 18, please ask your parents/teachers for permission beforehand.
Dread Calculator
You want to know how long it takes us to make your dreads?
The TripBaby dreads are what we call freshly made dreads.
These are compact and also no longer go up. But they can stick out funny from the head the first weeks, especially with short dreadlocks.
Baby-Dreads
Teenie-Dreads
The first 2 years
Puberty is the critical stage when dreadlocks get a little older. They can start to fuzz, especially if they are frequently exposed to water.
Adult-Dreads
Until 10 years
Adult dreadlocks are compact and grow even faster than unrefined hair. The dreadlocks only need to be re-crocheted at the base from time to time.
Granny Dreads
10 years +
Your dreads are already old and can become brittle. Use coconut oil to restore moisture to your hair. Continue your crochet routine.
Comb out Dreadlocks? Is that possible?
It's a myth that you have to cut off dreads when you don't want them anymore.
You can comb up dreadlocks even after many years. It is best to shorten the dreads a little in and then open up from the bottom up with a crochet hook.
Your hair will recover completely afterwards (give them some time).
Watch our backs as we work.
Do you want dreadlocks? Come by and watch us make dreadlocks.
At the base, the dreadlocks must not mat together, otherwise a felt carpet will form. You should be able to run your fingers around the dread without getting caught in the hair of the dreadie next door. Tear the hair apart when wet if two dreadies begin to felt at the base.
Danger of Tearing!
Never crochet wet! The hair in this state can tear more easily. Besides it is very inefficient.
Loose Hair
The hair that grows back should be crocheted. Take the dreadlock between thumb and forefinger and with the other hand crochet between the fingers. Or use the Tighten Roots method.
Thighten Roots
You take the dread about an inch above the base, hold it between your fingers and press it lightly against the scalp. Find the center of the dread and begin circling the dread with light pressure. Find the natural direction of travel of the dread. Each dread has its own and it is important to always twist in the same direction to avoid knobs. After about 30 turns, you will notice your base becoming firmer and harder. This method is especially recommended for thin dreads. However, it requires a certain amount of perseverance and it is important to use the method regularly.
Loose Strand
You can also tangle loose strands with your fingers and then pull the "mini-dread" through the bottom of a large dread. Thus, the strands are again within a dread. Then crochet the small dreadlock to the large one.
Sehr guter Service bereits beim Abmachen eines Termins, Beantworten von Fragen, Vorbereitung auf den Termin. Super flexibel und alles verständlich und ins Detail erklärt, sehr schöne Arbeit, die Dreads sind wunderschön geworden und die… More Nachpflege ist, dank der Unterstützung von Dreadlocks Artesanal, ein Kinderspiel. Ich habe mich von A bis Z sehr gut "aufgehoben" gefühlt.
Die Arbeit und Gastfreundlichkeit war hervorragend. Wir haben ein Monster Projekt, in einem Tag durchgebracht und auf allfällige Wünsche oder Fragen, wird sofort eingegangen. Rundum ein Top Servic mit einem sehr leckeren Mittagessen. Man… More kommt mit guter Laune hin und geht mit noch besserer Laune wieder Heim. Team 5/5 Service/Dienstleistung 5/5 Quantität 5/5 Qualität 5/5
Super Dienste! Ich konnte meinen ganzen Kopf in einem Tag durchdreaden und bin mit dem Resultat super zufrieden. Mir wurde sehr viel erklärt und sie haben sich Zeit genommen um alle meine Fragen zu beantworten. Danke Marc und Kathi
Kann es mir nicht besser vorstellen wie das Resultat welches ich nun trage. Da steckt viel Könnnen und Passion dahinter welche sichtbar wie auch spürbar ist. Auch die Zeit während des Prozess war sehr angenehm. Alles in Allem hat es sich… More nur gelohnt. Danke Marc! 🙂
At the base, the dreadlocks must not mat together, otherwise a felt carpet will form. You should be able to run your fingers around the dread without getting caught in the hair of the dreadie next door. Tear the hair apart when wet if two dreadies begin to felt at the base.
Danger of Tearing!
Never crochet wet! The hair in this state can tear more easily. Besides it is very inefficient.
Loose Hair
The hair that grows back should be crocheted. Take the dreadlock between thumb and forefinger and with the other hand crochet between the fingers. Or use the Tighten Roots method.
Thighten Roots
You take the dread about an inch above the base, hold it between your fingers and press it lightly against the scalp. Find the center of the dread and begin circling the dread with light pressure. Find the natural direction of travel of the dread. Each dread has its own and it is important to always twist in the same direction to avoid knobs. After about 30 turns, you will notice your base becoming firmer and harder. This method is especially recommended for thin dreads. However, it requires a certain amount of perseverance and it is important to use the method regularly.
Loose Strand
You can also tangle loose strands with your fingers and then pull the "mini-dread" through the bottom of a large dread. Thus, the strands are again within a dread. Then crochet the small dreadlock to the large one.
Sehr guter Service bereits beim Abmachen eines Termins, Beantworten von Fragen, Vorbereitung auf den Termin. Super flexibel und alles verständlich und ins Detail erklärt, sehr schöne Arbeit, die Dreads sind wunderschön geworden und die … More Nachpflege ist, dank der Unterstützung von Dreadlocks Artesanal, ein Kinderspiel. Ich habe mich von A bis Z sehr gut "aufgehoben" gefühlt.
