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          Huge transformation by @darkershadesofbeauty ❤️❤️❤️ #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreadempire #adelaidedreads #dreads #dreadlocks #locticians #dreadmaker #dreadinstall
          June 7th 2025
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          Order packing these gorgeous locs ❤️ #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #longdreads #dreadproducts #longhair #braids #dreadempire
          June 7th 2025
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          To palm roll or not to palm roll?
          Like most things dread-related, it really comes down to what works for you. Sure, there are some solid benefits, but if you don’t have the time or motivation to do it regularly - don’t stress. Here’s a few good reasons to do it every so often:

          ✨ It’s a great chance to separate your dreads (make sure you separate right from the base).

          ✨ It helps bind and shape them, keeping them nice and round.

          ✨ With a bit of gentle downward pressure, it can also stretch them out and reduce excessive shrinking—especially as they mature.

          #dreadempire #dreadmaintenance #dreadlocks #dreads #locs #palmroll
          June 7th 2025
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          The A-mazing @dreadlockgypsy ❤️ Brisbane based loctician #dreadmaintenance #dreadinstall #dreadproducts #dreadempire #dreads #dreadlocks #loctician #dreadartist
          June 7th 2025
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          Human Hair Mermaid Locs 🧜‍♀️ we’ve improved our mermaid loc making technique and can barely keep up. All colours will be back in stock very soon. #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadempire #mermaidloc #mermaidlocs #mermaiddreads #dreadextensions
          June 7th 2025
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          🔔Time for a Deep Cleanse? Most people squeeze one in sometime around Christmas. If you haven’t done one since, it’s about time! Even the best shampoo regime can’t penetrate dreads deeply enough to get the super engrained grime, dust, sweat and scalp oils. They’ll feel so much lighter and brighter!

          Our Deep Cleanses are super relaxing - especially if you use the inflatable basin. Our range utilises a base of Bicarb Soda, Himalayan Salt, Witch Hazel and Citric Acid and come in 5 delicious essential oil blends.

          Available at👇🏼
          www.dreadlocks.com.au

          #deepcleanse #dreadlocksdeep cleanse #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadmaintenance #dreadempire
          June 7th 2025
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          Single ended extensions, looped around the base of existing dreads add volume & a colour pop 💥 Put the tail of the extension back through the loop, pop your dread in the newly formed loop and push up to the scalp. A little stitch with our nylon extension thread could be used to secure it in place for longer term wear.

          Find extensions and tools at 👇🏼
          www.dreadlocks.com.au

          #dreadlocks #dreads #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions
          June 7th 2025
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          2 Winter Must Haves ❄️

          ❤️Fast Dry Turban Towel ~ Makes trying sopping wet dreads sooooo much faster! Extra long & super absorbent.

          ❤️Vitality Oil ~ An exceptional light weight, nutrient packed conditioner for dreads, scalp, face, body and it makes an incredible make up remover. It’s versatility makes it so cost effective!

          #dreadlocks #dreads #dreadproduct #hairtowel #dreadempire #dreadlockconditioner #healthdreads #softedreads
          June 7th 2025
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          The gorgeous @piixiequeen ❤️🖤❤️ rocking our super long human hair dreads. This was a custom order - if we don’t have the length or thickness you need, hit us up for a custom! #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreads #dreadlocks #longdreads
          June 7th 2025
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          Monday morning order packing 🙏❤️ #dreadempire #dreadproducts #dreadlockaccessories #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreads #dreadlocks
          June 7th 2025
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          The low down on out human hair dreads ❤️ #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadextensions #humanhairdreads #dreadlockextensions #longdreads
          June 7th 2025
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          LOVE this partial by @riverbed.dreads ❤️These can be both permanent or braided in and mourn for up to 3 months. They are a great way to add volume, texture and colour. #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreadinstall #dreadmaker #locticians #nzdreads #dreads #dreadlocks
          June 7th 2025
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          🛑 STOP braid in dread extensions from slipping by adding a little elastic at the top of the braid. I’m demonstrating here on a single ended loop but same principle can be applied for double enders.

          We have Heavy Duty Pro Elastics on our website and THE best way to secure extensions is with our extension thread! The thread is very durable and strong, comes in four colours and allows you to create a lovely, seamless attachment.

          Dreadlock extensions & tools are available here 👇🏼

          www.dreadlocks.com.au

          💥 Fast, one day dispatching
          💥 Worldwide shipping
          💥 Your one stop dread shop!

          #dreadempire #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreadinstalls #braidindreads #temporarydreads
          June 7th 2025
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          Here’s what you need to know about our DREAD EMPIRE shampoo range👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

          💰LARGE 400mL bottle and well priced making the Dread Empire range, THE most affordable on the market. We want our dread care products to be affordable and accessible to all!

          🥥 Organic coconut derived cleanser and quality, all natural ingredients.

          💥 And most importantly, they really make a difference by deeply cleaning, locking & tightening and relieving scalp itch & irritation.

          ❤️ Stocked by over 45 locticians.

          #dreadempire #dreadshampoo #dreadlocksshampoo #Organichaircare #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadmaintenance
          June 7th 2025
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          ❤️❤️❤️Such a cool transformation by @funkylocs.1 Extensions are a great way to dip your toes into the wonderful world of dreads, whilst still having the flexibility to switch back and forth between regular hair. Braid in extensions can be worn and for up to a few months. #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreadgead #tempdreads #temporarydreadlocks #loctician #dreadmaker #dreadinstallation #dreadinstall
          June 7th 2025
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          If your hair is feeling a little dry and brittle and your skin is starting to feel the effects of the dry winter air, then you might want to consider Vitality Oil. Super lightweight, incredibly absorbent, nutrient packed and supremely hydrating. Perfect for hydrating and improving the condition of your locks and scalp and it’s the perfect all over face and body moisturiser❤️❤️❤️ Available at www.dreadlocks.com.au #dreadempire #dreads #dreadlocks #healthydreads #dreadloce #dreadlockconditioner
          June 7th 2025
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          Meet Molly! Her beautiful locs have been growing and evolving for over 7 years. In recent years, Molly has installed a mix of our human hair dreadlock extensions in with her own locs. The first pic demonstrates just how well they have taken hair dye! Recently, we’ve completed a lovely custom ordered bunch of locs and can’t wait to see them installed.

          Thanks @the_little_bird_studio for sharing such lovely pics ❤️ #dreadlockextensions #dreadextensions #dreadempire #humanhairdreadextensions #dreads #dreadlocks #hippyhair
          June 7th 2025
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          Love this 😍 Our synthetic dreadlock extensions were braided in for temporary wear and have now been crocheted permanently in by the amazing @twistedroots.byleaf 🙌🏼 Braid in extensions are such a good way to trial the style before going all in.

          #dreadempire #dreadinstallation #dreadempire #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreads #dreadlocks
          June 7th 2025
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          Dreads can most definitely work in thin and fine hair. In fact, they create so much volume! Here’s a few recommendations:

          ⭐️ Work with what you have so go for a thinner dread and make your sections smaller. This will minimise the amount of scalp showing where the hair is sectioned.

          ⭐️ Consider a partial head leaving the top undreaded. Again, this will help cover the scalp and soften the look.

          ⭐️ When maintaining, avoid making the base of the dreads too tight. Tension can lead to breakage and further thinning and tight bases expose more scalp.

          ⭐️ Did you know, more hair can also be added to a dread to thicken it up? Just becareful not to make it too heavy which leads to tension - it’s a great option if you have just a couple of thin dreads you want thickened.

          #thinhair #finehair #dreadlocks #dreads #dreadlockinstallation #dreadinstallation #dreadlocktips #locs
          June 7th 2025
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          How cool is this! @dreadlockgypsy works stretchers and pretty keepsakes into your dreads ❤️ it’s also a good way to keep track of growth / length. Dreadlocks Gypsy is your Brisbane based loctician #brisbanedreads #dreads #dreadlocks #loctician #dreadmaker #dreadinstall #dreadmaintenance #dreadempire
          June 7th 2025
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          There’s plenty of ways to crochet dreads and in our How to Make Dreadlocks tutorial, we keep it as simple as possible so anyone can pick up a hook and get dreading! The method on display here is a little more complicated but with a bit of practice, it producers a lovely tight, condensed dread.

          Essentially, you’re grabbing hair from the outer circumference of the dreadlock and forming a web around the backcombed core.

          Let’s break it down…

          1️⃣ Take your backcombed section of hair and scrape the hook across the back from left to right grabbing a few hairs as you go.

          2️⃣ Now roll your hook so it’s now facing towards the hair and scrape the front from left to right.

          3️⃣ Repeat this action, slowly moving down the length of the dread.

          4️⃣ It’s also good idea to go back over the newly crocheted section and focus more on the core, pushing the hook in and out of the centre, focusing particularly on areas which are a little bit looser.

          #dreadmaking #howtomakedreads #howtomakedreadlocks #howtocrochetdreads #howtocrochetdreadlocks #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadinstallation #hippyhair #dreadempire
          June 7th 2025
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          From Perth all the way across to NZ and everywhere in between, these dreadlock magicians weave their magic creating and maintaining the most divine locs ❤️

          For a full list of our recommended locticians and stockist of Dread Empire, head to 👇🏼

          https://www.dreadlocks.com.au/content/6-locticians-and-stockists

          @riverbed.dreads
          @lockness_dreads
          @ocdlox
          @wanderlust_locs
          @darkershadesofbeauty
          @funkylocs.1
          @dreadlockgypsy
          @isisknotdreadlocks
          @cosmicmanadreadlocks
          @twistedroots.byleaf
          @coastdreadco
          June 7th 2025
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          Mermaid Locs 🧜‍♀️ These beauties are synthetic & we also have them available in human hair #dreadextensions #dreaslockextensions #MermaidLocs #mermaiddreadlocks #dreads #dreaslocks
          June 7th 2025
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          The AMAZING Darker Shades of Beauty turned 18! The place to go for loc installation and maintenance for Adelaide based dread peeps. Congratulations & happy birthday to Lynda and her team @darkershadesofbeauty #adelaidedreads #adelaidedreadlocks #dreads #dreadlocks #loctician #dreadmaker #dreadinstall #dreadmaintenance #dreadempire
          June 7th 2025
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          A recent human hair custom order ❤️ a mix of blonde and Sandy blondes, a mix of thicknesses and open tops ✌🏼 #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadempire #dreadhead #longdreads #blondedreads #dreadextensions #dreaslockextensions
          June 7th 2025
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          @valhalla.hair.dreadlokks weaving her magic 🪄 with our human hair dreadlock extensions and her own crafted purple locs 💜 #dreadempire #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadinstall #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreadlove
          June 7th 2025
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          We’re out of the office this Friday to Monday. Order before 9am this Thursday to avoid delay ❤️ #dreadempire #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadproducts #dreadextensions #dreadmaintenance
          June 7th 2025
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          THA gorgeous @piixiequeen and our human hair extensions ❤️🖤More dreads coming soon for va via volume #dreadextensions #dreadlockextensions #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadempire #longdreads #dreadsandtatts
          June 7th 2025
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          Gorgeous 😍 dread work by @riverbed.dreads Waikuku Beach, NZ #nzdreads #dreadsnz #loctician #dreadmaker #dreadmaintenance #dreads #dreadlocks #dreadempire
          June 7th 2025
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          Big hair, don’t care 💥 Everyday conveniences to make caring for your locks of breeze available at www.dreadlocks.com.au ❤️
          June 7th 2025

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