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          Amazing work by @dreadlockswithcandace bringing our dreadlock extensions to life ❤️ #dreadlocks #dreads #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreadinstallation
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          Here’s the 411 on our shampoo range AND some tips for your shampoo regime 🛁

          All products available at www.dreadlocks.com.au

          Worldwide shipping 🌏

          #dreads #dreadlocks #organicshampoo #dreadshampoo #dreadmaintenance
          January 17th 2026
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          The new growth around the base of your dreads is typically the messiest part and it’s the trickiest to tackle on your own. Here’s some of our
          tips but we’d love you to leave a comment with what works for you.

          🌸 Start by separating the loose hair so you can work out what belongs to what dread.

          🌸 Now put the base of your dread between your index and middle finger and rub against the scalp in a circular motion to tease up the hair - A
          little Dread Dust on your fingertips really helps this process!

          🌸 Use a crochet hook to pull this loose teased hair back into the base of the dread. If it’s long enough, wrap it around the base before
          pulling it in. The Advance Crochet Method - where you create a web around the dreadlock by swiping across the back then the front (see
          previous post) - can also be used here.

          🌸 And if you don’t have time, heck, just throw on a lovely wide cotton headband! 😁

          #dreadmaintenance #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadempire #howtomaintaindreads
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          SHAMPOO BARS 🌿 Eco friendly, organic and designed with dreads in mind.

          They deeply clean, remove build up and encourage an environment in which
          dreadlocks thrive. AND if you purchase the 4 pack combo you save 20%
          whilst getting to try every flavour!

          #dreadshampoo #shampoobar #dreadempire #organichaircare #dreads
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          Here is what we call the Advanced Crochet Method, in its most basic form. This method is ideal for dread making (after backcombing) and for maintenance when you have a lot of loose hairs to work back into the dread.

          Step 1:
          Scrape the hook from left to right along the back of the dread, grabbing a couple of loose hairs as you go.

          Step 2:
          Roll the hook so it’s facing down, then scrape along the front of the dread, again moving left to right.

          Repeat this process - back, then front, then back, then front - while slowly rotating and moving down the dread. This builds a web of hair around the core of the dreadlock creating a neat, tidy, condensed dreadlock.

          It’s also a good idea to spend a moment crocheting within the core of the dread by gently pushing the hook in and out in any areas that feel looser. #dreadmaintenance #dreadcreation #howtomakedreads #dreads #dreadlocks
          January 17th 2026
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          Our Shampoo Bar packaging just got better 🙌🏼

          CHARCOAL + LEMON MYRTLE + LIME + PATCHOULI

          This bar deeply cleans, removing build up and is anti fungal and anti bacterial.

          #dreadempire #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadshampoo #organichaircare shampoobar
          January 17th 2026
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          Ending the year feeling very lucky ✨ So grateful for every customer, every journey and every set of dreads we get to be part of.

          Thank you for being here.
          Happy New Year 🤍

          #dreadempire #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadextensions #dreadcare dreadproducts dreadlockextensions dreadmaintenance
          January 17th 2026
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          It’s not too late! If your dreadlocks are in need of some love (or wrangling!), we are dispatching right up to Christmas 🎄 All orders are sent within 1 business day via Australia Post from the Gold Coast, QLD 🚛 If you’d like to get a shipping estimate, head to www.auspost.com.au and our postcode is 4221. EXPRESS and Worldwide shipping available.

          www.dreadlocks.com.au

          #dreadmaintenance #tidydreads #dreadproducts #dreadempire
          #dreadlockproducts #dreadshampoo #dreads #dreadlocks
          January 17th 2026
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          The work of @valhalla.hair.dreadlokks ❤️ This incredible transformation involved dying of our human hair dread extensions, installation and of course, maintenance tending to new growth.

          #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreadmaintenance #dreadinstallation
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          Dread Empire ✨ Organic dreadlock goodness, Australian made and getting orders out the door within one business day. www.dreadlocks.com.au #dreadempire #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadmaintenance
          January 17th 2026
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          Purchase a Bicarb Soak + Conditioning Spray then enter FREEWRAP in the promo code field to get a free 100% cotton hand dyed head wrap.

          If you have a colour preference, be sure to leave a note, otherwise, a random colour will be sent.

          Offer ends this Sunday 7th December.

          #dreadempire #deepcleanse #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadmaintenance #dreadhead
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          Gift ideas for the dread head in your life! These are our top pics - they’re thoughtful, practical and a little bit spesh AND they’re all well under $50.

          💦 FAST DRY TURBAN: This one’s a game changer! So luxurious, soft and
          incredibly absorbent, it significantly slashes the drying time.
          https://www.dreadlocks.com.au/home/438-dreadlocks-large-turban-towel.html

          🌸 CONDITIONING SPRAY: A lovely, lightweight Aloe Vera and Pro Vitamin B
          spray that leaves a refreshing, subtle fragrance.
          https://www.dreadlocks.com.au/17-treatments

          🌈 ACCESSORIES: You can’t go wrong with pretty and practical accessories.
          https://www.dreadlocks.com.au/28-accessories

          🍃 VITALITY OIL: Not only is this great for dreads, it’s sooooo
          versatile and makes the perfect, light weight body, face and scalp oil.
          https://www.dreadlocks.com.au/treatments/471-2449-vitality-oil-for-dreadlocks-scalp-body.html #/343-inclusions-vitality_oil_only

          💆🏼‍♀️ BICARB SOAK + BASIN: Bring the day spa home whilst revitalising
          dreads at the same time.
          https://www.dreadlocks.com.au/bicarb-deep-cleansing-soaks/301-758-inflatable-basin-bi-carb-soak.html #/175-flavour-beach_bum

          ORDER NOW in time for Christmas🎄We’re dispatching orders daily, right
          up to Christmas from the Gold Coast, QLD and Australia Post are working
          overtime to get your orders out.

          #christmasideas #giftideas #dreadhead #dreads #dreadlocks
          #dreadmaintenance #dreadgifts #giftsforyourdreadhead #dreadempire
          January 17th 2026
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          Mermaid synthetics mixed with our regular synthetic dreads 🧜‍♀️ #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions
          January 17th 2026
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          A long lush custom order in human hair ❤️ #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions
          January 17th 2026
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          Dreadlock Extensions ❤️ Such a good way to dip your toes into dread life without the long term commitment! #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreads #dreadlocks #longdreads #temporarydreads #festivalhair #bohohair
          January 17th 2026
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          Now’s a good time to do a Deep Cleanse Bicarb Soak and freshen up your locs in time for the festive season. We have a ✨FREEBIE✨ attached to it in this month’s newsletter!

          Want to join the list? Send us a DM with your email address 😊

          #deepcleanse #bicarbsoak #dreadempire #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadmaintenance
          January 17th 2026
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          What a great revival sess by @_ladyalyse_ 😍 Her own dreadlocks have been lengthened using our synthetic locs #perthdreads #dreadempire #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreads #dreadlocks #hairwraps
          January 17th 2026
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          Order preparing & packing! And feeling very grateful for your ongoing support 🙏 #dreadempire #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions
          January 17th 2026
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          Lovely locs by @theknottedsloth Singapore based loctician and Dread Empire stockist ❤️ #dreadempire #dreads #dreadlocks #loctician #dreadmaker #dreadmaintenance
          January 17th 2026
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          This has fast become one of the more popular colour ways ❤️ Ombre human hair dreadlocks come with a loop at the top for easy braiding in but you can also snip this off if you want to permanently lengthen existing dreads. They start out perfectly uniform but pretty quickly, they will start taking on their own organic shape with ongoing wear, shampooing etc.

          Available at www.dreadlocks.com.au

          #Dreads #Dreadlocks #DreadExtensions #DreadlockExtensions #LongDreads #OmbreDreads
          January 17th 2026
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          January 17th 2026
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          Here’s a peek at the amazing craftsmanship from some of the locticians who choose to stock Dread Empire.

          See the full stockist list or find a loctician near you 👇🏼
          www.dreadlocks.com.au
          @dreadlocksbycandace @isisknotdreadlocks @dreadlockgypsy @outerworld_hair @cosmicmanadreadlocks @lockness_dreads @darkershadesofbeauty @ocdlox @_ladyalyse_ @windwovendreadlocks @riverbed.dreads @loctbycaelynn
          #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadempire #dreadmaintenance #dreadinstallation #locticians #dreadmaker #dreadempire
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          Dread Dust 💥 LOVE tackling messy new growth with this.

          1. Separate the loose hair and redefine your sections. Rather than pulling the dread apart and making the loose hair matted against your scalp - hook your finger behind it and gently prize it apart, assigning the loose new growth to which every dreadlock it should belong too.

          2. With a little dust on your finger tips, put the base of your dreadlock between your finger tips and rub against the scalp in a clockwise motion. This will tease up the loose hair ready for crocheting.

          3. Grab your crochet hook and pull the loose hairs into the base of the dread. If they’re long enough, you can wrap them around the base before pulling them in.

          For a demo, head to:

          https://youtu.be/8CWHLVkJkg4?si=kzScQ-7GgPyNf2qR

          #dreadempire #dreadmaintenance #tidydreads #dreads #dreadlocks
          January 17th 2026
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          Mouldy dreads?! Tackle any musty mildew smell with a Deep Cleanse 💥 Available at www.dreadlocks.com.au #dreadempire #dreadmaintenance #deepcleanse #bicarbsoak #dreads #dreadlocks
          January 17th 2026
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          Rose Water & Geranium 🌹 Conditioning Spray ~ rehydrate, nourish & soften dreadlocks without inhibiting the locking process. Available at www.dreadlocks.com.au

          #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadempire
          January 17th 2026
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          @darkershadesofbeauty #dreadmaintenance #dreadinstall #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadempire
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          Last night, our monthly newsletter hit inboxes with our WHAT TO USE WHEN guide. With so many options to choose from, we’re solving all your dread dilemmas and telling you exactly what products are good for what! Missed out? Please DM us with your email address and we’ll get you on the list. #dreadempire #dreadmaintenance #dreadproduct #dreads #dreadlocks
          January 17th 2026
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          This, the amazing work of @dreadlockgypsy ❤️ Brisbane based loctician and Dread Empire stockist #dreadempire #loctician #dreadmaker #dreadmaintenance #dreads #dreadlocks
          January 17th 2026
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          Woollies + Synthetics = Texture, volume and dimension #dreadextensions #dreads #dreadlocks
          January 17th 2026
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          Love this work by haireticssalon ❤️ our human hair dreads at their first maintenance session #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #humanhaidreads #dreads #dreadlocks
          January 17th 2026

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