ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR SERVICES IS DREADLOCKS. WE A PRIVILEGED TO HAVE BEEN MAKING AND MAINTAINING DREADLOCKS LONDON-BASED FOR OVER 28 YEARS.
The locticians work on all hair textures. As trained hairdressers, your hairs’ strength and your scalp’s condition are of the utmost importance to us.
Many hair salons and less experienced locticians have tried to imitate our techniques, but we are the original and still the best. We can advise you on the best method for creating and maintaining your dreadlocks.
We do not use any products to make dreadlocks – we make them naturally.
A specialist way we part the hair so the scalp doesn’t show. we bespoke the parting of the dreadlocks for future maintenance.
Your hair will not get tatted together and will cost way less to maintain
We offer free consultations to help us advise on the best option and method for you to begin this hair journey. Once we see your hair we can advise on the time it should approximately take, and what you should roughly expect to pay.
Please note that we can only offer new dreadlocks for hair that is longer than 4-5″ in length.
However depending on the texture of your hair we could develop starter locks. Please book a consultation to be sure.
When done well, dreadlocks can be an effortless, timeless declaration of style that adds alternative character to your look. At Camden Locks, we are honoured and privileged to have been crafting and maintaining dreadlocks for our loyal customers across London for over 28 years.
Our expert locticians are some of the best in the business, drawing from decades of experience to create and look after the dreadlocks of countless Camden Locks customers. With our own unique techniques, handed down from generation to generation of hairdressers, we’re a cut above the competition with our original dreadlock service.
We never use products to create our trademark dreadlock look, choosing a natural process every time to ensure your hair and your skin stay chemical free. That same process reduces the likelihood of tatting and knotting, leaving your dreads in top shape for longer. Better yet, our specialists are trained to part your dreadlocks in such a way to cover the scalp, leaving a fresh and voluminous look to your hair.Â
Looking to book a dreadlocks London appointment with us? Save your date on the calendar below and we’ll get back to you!
TO BOOK YOUR DREADLOCKS SERVICE YOU WILL NEED TO WALK IN OR HAVE A VIDEO CALL FOR US TO SEE YOUR HAIR
You can always walk in for a free consultation anytime between 2pm and 5pm.
Dreadlocks are from ÂŁ65/hr
If you are an existing customer, You can pay your normal appointment fee upfront.
WE COULD HELP ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS VIA WHATSAPP. SEND US AN IMAGES WITH YOUR QUESTION  – 07778 777202
Do I need to book in for a consultation for new dreadlocks/maintenance?
No, there is no need to book for a consultation – please pop in any day after 2pm at your convenience. We can then discuss your hair and what you’d like to achieve, method and pricing etc
I live quite far away from the shop, can I email over some pictures of my hair instead of coming in for a consultation?
Yes, please do. We will need to see the length and thickness of your hair, so please send us a picture of the front, back and sides of your hair. It’s also useful for us to see the style you’re ultimately aiming to achieve – so have a Google and send that too!
You can now also schedule a video consultation by booking.
How long does my hair need to be to start dreadlocks?
In order to start dreadlocks on European/Asian texture hair, it must be at least 4-5″ in length. With afro hair (depending on texture), we can start instant locks however a consultation is definitely required.can start the dreadlock process with a gel-twist method at a shorter length.
We do not always recommend using a gel twist as the dreadlocks tend to be dull and build up will occur.
Camden Locks Alternative is a highly experienced loctician, hair salon, tattoo and piercing studio, conveniently located in the beating heart of London, Camden Town!
