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Hair transformation in Toulon: Justine cuts her own dreadlocks for a unique creation
The story of Justine's dreadlocks: a daring and masterful project Since 2020, Justine has been one of my customers. Back then, she worked in a profession as fascinating as it was demanding: thanatopractor. Her passion for art then led her down a new path: tattooing. This...
Maintenance of women's natural afro locks
Maintenance of natural Afro locks for women Mariaa Siga, Senegalese singer, lives in Mandelieu, Alpes-Maritimes. She regularly comes to my hair salon in Saint Raphaël, Var, specializing in natural dreadlocks, to have me maintain her locks.
Natural dreadlocks training: Learn how to apply locks painlessly
Turn the New Year into an opportunity for transformation! Take the opportunity to learn how to create and maintain dreadlocks with Dreads Expert and the Dreads Expert Academy training courses! Discover Dreads Expert Academy training courses in October 2025 for...
Why choose Dreads Expert Academy and its training courses to learn how to create and maintain natural dreads?
Why choose Dreads Expert and the Dreads Expert Academy to learn how to create and maintain natural dreadlocks? The desire to share my skills and know-how with dreadlock enthusiasts. Over 20 years' experience. Working professionally for 8 years....
Dreads Expert: How to care for your locks after creation
Tips for caring for your locks after a creation. I invite you to read the following articles published on my blog: Routine and tips for maintaining your locks after a creation Tips for Afro hair and maintenance of locks The Swedish...
Tips for afro hair and locks maintenance: The importance of embellishing women's afro dreadlocks
How do you maintain your natural dreadlocks with Afro hair? Meet Melissa: Melissa works as a care assistant in the Avignon area. She works hard both day and night, and has set her sights on nursing school. Melissa already wears...
Routine and tips for maintaining your dreadlocks after a creation
Routine and tips for caring for your dreadlocks after a creation Greenie Génie solid shampoo: Wash your hair with this natural shampoo every 10/15 days ideally (7 days minimum). Directions for use: Lather the solid shampoo in a bath flower. Apply the...
Natural dread extensions - feminine salt and pepper hair
Creation of natural Dreads extensions - feminine salt and pepper hair Isabelle contacted me through my website to discuss her desire to change her hairstyle. We met at the salon to get to know her history and analyze the quality of her...
What approach to wearing dreadlocks?
Do you want to have dreadlocks? But you are wondering: what is the best way to wear dreadlocks? Indeed, the doubt assails you preventing you from jumping the step. What will my professional environment think? Is the maintenance of dreads restrictive? Do I not...
Dreads Expert: appointment information
What information do you need to know before making an appointment with Dreads Expert? I work exclusively by appointment. Appointments are only made at my workshop located at 205, Rue Isaac Newton technoparc epsilon 1 Saint Raphaël (Var). It's a place specially dedicated to...
The Swedish Touch - The modern and ideal technique for creating and maintaining natural dreadlocks
The Swedish Touch - The ideal modern technique for creating and maintaining natural dreadlocks Would you like to learn an innovative and gentle technique for creating natural dreadlocks? An effective and enjoyable technique for you, your clients and your friends? Try The Swedish...
Evolution of natural dreads extensions on fine hair
Evolution of natural dreads extensions on fine hair. Laure-Anne is the 2013 and 2014 world champion of para taekwondo . She has been wearing natural dreadlocks extensions for 18 months. I created them for her after the 1st confinement. She comes every trimester in...
Dreads Expert Academy : l'école des Dreadlocks | Training and apprenticeship for individuals and hairdressing professionals
Dreads Expert Academy, l'école des dreadlocks, was born of the desire to pass on know-how and share the values of dreadlock culture. In my workshop, you'll learn how to create beautiful, natural dreads, analyze hair types and facial morphologies...
How to create and maintain natural dreadlocks?
Are you fascinated by the world of natural dreadlocks? Do you or a loved one wear natural dreads or natural dreadlock extensions? Do you want to know how to create and maintain natural dreadlocks, but you don't know how? Dreads Expert launches the Dreads Expert...
How do you learn to create and maintain natural dreadlocks?
You are fascinated by the world of natural dreadlocks and you want to learn a future profession that will allow you to combine work and pleasure? Maybe you or someone you know wears natural dreads or natural locks extensions? Do you have...
Nature is coming back at a gallop!
Dreadlocks are coming out of the Rastafarian box and invading the world of work and fashion. Even better, they are at the top of the current trends. After centuries of misconceptions and false rumors, natural dreadlocks are entering the world of work and fashion, they are the latest trend.
How to successfully colour and apply dreadlocks
The coloring of dreadlocks is an art. Discover through the creation why! Victoria is a well-known influencer from Hautes Alpes. She wanted to wear dreadlocks. In December 2019, she contacted me for a creation, coloring and installation of dreadlocks extensions Victoria did not have a hair style...
Dreadlocks and fragile hair: compatible?
Dreadlocks and fragile hair: compatible? Many prospects ask me this question. And I answer yes without hesitation! Through Laure-Anne's story, discover why. Are dreadlocks and fragile hair compatible? Why does our hair become brittle...
Dreadlocks : Transformation of twists into dreads
Dreadlocks : Transformation of twists into dreads. Find out, through Jenny, how I made the change A desire to wear dreadlocks Jenny had been wearing twists for six months. Her wish was, however, to have dreads. The twists were just a step towards getting locks. The...
Are dreadlocks the solution to fine hair?
Not many people know this, but dreadlocks are the solution to fine hair. Lina has ultra-fine hair. She has been fighting against her hair since she was a child to have volume. She dreams, therefore, of being able to create hairstyles that reflect her personality.
2019 collection of my dreadlocks creations
Dreads Expert and Lisah Sandström would like to wish you all the best of health, love and happiness for 2020. What better way to start a new year than to take stock of the previous year! So, I present to you the 2019 collection of my creations...
Maintaining your dreadlocks in winter | My Tips & Tricks
My Tips & Tricks to maintain your dreadlocks in winter During the winter season it is important to take good care of your dreads and your scalp. This article will explain how to set up a simple daily routine to take care of your dreads.
Natural dreadlocks extensions | Brush tips | Bohemian style
If you have opted for a natural dreadlocks creation with brush tips then, like Alisa Belochkina, or Jamylein, two influencers on social networks you have chosen the BOHEME style. Embellishing the tips of your natural dreadlocks The secret to preserving the aestheticism of your dreadlocks...
Can we merge dreadlocks?
Stéphane, a physiotherapist, asked me: Can you merge dreadlocks? He wanted to have thicker dreads. Stéphane thought they were too thin. I told him, of course, yes! Merging dreadlocks consists of assembling several dreadlocks to make one dreadlock...
Prohibition of hair discrimination at work
Banning hair discrimination in the workplace. California has done it! Article published on 4 July 2019 on the website of the newspaper Le Monde.fr in collaboration with Agence France Presse. This law, which will come into force on 1 January 2020, authorises the wearing of...
Dreadlocks in the Swedish government?
Dreadlocks in the Swedish government? Dreadlocks in the Swedish government? Amanda Lind is Sweden's new Minister for Culture since January 2019. Her appointment has caused an uproar in the opposition and in conservative circles. Why is this? Not because she is a woman, but because...
From synthetic to natural dreadlocks
From synthetic dreadlocks to natural dreads. Emilie explains to us why she made the choice to switch from one to the other. Understanding her approach is interesting. Indeed, she highlights her will to find a form of freedom and naturalness. Lisah :...
Dreadlocks: it's cap season!
Dreadlocks : the season of hats is here ! Dreadlocks: the season of hats is here! However, it is difficult to find quality hats designed exclusively for locks. A few years ago, I used to sell hats for locks...
No or little hair? Dreads are possible!
You thought dreadlocks could only be worn if you had a minimum of hair? Absolutely not! There are now solutions that allow men with little hair to wear beautiful dreads. So I often say...
Maintenance of dreadlocks in summer
In summer, the sun and wind dry out natural dreads. In order to continue to wear beautiful locks, it is important to maintain them during the summer season. The maintenance of dreadlocks in the summer is therefore very important. Swimming in the sea is good for dreadlocks. The salt in the sea is...
Natural dreadlocks and colouring?
Natural dreadlocks and colouring? It is indeed possible to colour your natural dreads. The same goes for extensions. This was a very common solution in the world of locks thirty years ago. It allowed, thus, to tighten the hair.
Dreadlocks: spirituality or lifestyle?
Locks are by no means just an exclusively Rastafarian phenomenon Since time immemorial, Hindu sannyasis have worn dreads. They are ascetics who have renounced the world. This makes it easier for them to achieve spiritual perfection. According to some spiritual masters, the dreads are the...
What new dreadlocks care products?
What new hair care products for dreadlocks? I discovered a new range of hair products. It is the brand Raw Roots. It originates from Denmark. The company has also been active on the market since 2015. It is, therefore, hair care...
How to maintain your dreads all year round?
Many people who want to wear dreadlocks hesitate to take the plunge. Indeed, the maintenance of natural dreads makes some people hesitate. So how do you maintain your locks all year round? This FAQ also aims to demystify this myth...
Natural dreadlocks or synthetic dreads?
This question is frequently asked by those considering wearing dreads. I only give my humble opinion. I try, therefore, to motivate it as best I can. It's not about making a value judgment on one or the other. So, natural dreadlocks or...
Steps to create natural dreadlocks
In this article, I present you the steps to create natural dreadlocks with Dreads Expert. This way, you will know the steps to follow before you start wearing locks. That is, if you let me do it. This process is important. It will allow me to...