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.
Achtung, Profis am Werk! Es war eine sehr schöne Erfahrung und ich habe unglaublich Freude an meinen neuen Dreads. Es war sehr angenehm und ich fühlte mich sehr willkommen. Dreadlocks Artesanal kann ich jedem nur weiterempfehlen.
Am vergangenen Samstag hatte ich durch Dreadlock Artesanal die Möglichkeit meine Haare in Dreadlocks zu verwandeln. Vom ersten Moment an habe ich mich bei Marc und Lara in guten Händen und wohl gefühlt. Fairerweise hat mich das nicht wirklich… More überrascht, denn nach der vorherigen Beratung (sehr professionell!) und dem Kontakt mit Marc war ich mir sicher, dass ich dort gut aufgehoben bin. Die Atmosphäre ist entspannt, das Essen lecker und dank der Gespräche auch eine zehnstündige Session vergleichsweise kurzweilig. Meine Fragen wurden alle beantwortet, auf meine Wünsche eingegangen und zuverlässig eingehalten, was zuvor vereinbart war. Ich bin sehr zufrieden, würde jederzeit wiederkommen und kann Marc bzw. das Dreadlock Artesanal absolut empfehlen. Top, vielen herzlichen Dank für die Geburtshilfe!
Nachdem ich meine Dreads im Jahr 2021 abgeschnitten hatte und das Bedürfnis sie wieder zu haben nun zurückgekehrt ist, hat es mich zu Marc geführt. Ich bin so dankbar, dass ich in so gute Hände geraten bin. Er weiss was er macht und informiert… More einen ausführlich und kompetent - man spürt richtig, dass er sein Handwerk beherrscht. Zudem hat er eine wunderschöne Persönlichkeit und man fühlt sich Zuhause bei ihm. Kann ich jedem nur weiterempfehlen. Ein wahres Geschenk. Danke!
Herzlichen Dank an Marc und Luisa für zwei unglaublich bereichernde Tage in Zürich. Ich habe mich bei euch sehr gut aufgehoben und wohlgefühlt. Absolut unkoplizierte Terminabwicklung und sehr professionelle und ausführliche Beratung. Das… More Ergebnis hat meine Erwartungen eindeutig übertroffen, ich bin superglücklich. Auch das umfassende Nachgespräch mit allen Tipps und Infos zur weiteren Handhabung mit der Neuerstellung lässt keine Fragen offen. Vielen Dank auch für das sehr leckere Mittagessen. Ich werde die weite Anreise von Wien von Herzen gerne wieder auf mich nehmen und freue mich schon darauf. Glg Juls 😉 (aus Österreich)
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.
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