OPENING HOURS
9am - late
MON - SUN
By appointment only
West End Dreadlock has been established for over 15 years just over the river within the very heart of Brisbane city, the West End. Operating out of a home studio, we provide a relaxed atmosphere with the personal touch. Music, movies or old skool barber chat to pass the time while we master your lock needs.
With over 300 full heads dreaded and a mile of maintenance/repair sessions already building within the reputation of satisfaction for the hairstyle and fashion that is wearing the Dreadlock. Winston at West End Dreadlock AKA Dread Mechina is widely known for going the extra mile in insuring you with the sweetest n' neatest or crazy n' zaniest locks on the street!
Walk Proud
FYI - heaps of experience in work with clippers, mohawks, undercuts, punk cuts, Carny Kutz and new one off styles. Love to get our heads and hands around new, different and crazy styles.
Hair is our flair!
Lovin it!
FRESH LOCKS
$350 - $500 Full Head
OR $15 per dread
You've seen the people out there rocking the locks and loving the style, and been thinking of making the change.
Well it's your time to shine... embrace messy hair and join the dreadlocks clan.
Whether you are going for the full head or just want to start with a few locks we can sort you out with the best dreadlocks out.
You will lose about 10% of length depending on hair type.
Minimum length of hair 30cm required.
Call us for a free consultation and quote.
DREADLOCK EXTENSIONS
$15 per dread, $10 after 10 dreads.
Want instant fresh dreads but your hair is too short? Want longer dreadlocks?
We can provide you with real hair fresh dreadlock extensions and connect them in by either extending onto existing dreads or dreading your hair and connecting extensions.
Any colour, width or style.
Free consultation required prior, to ensure we get the perfect dreadlocks extensions for you and have you leaving us looking like you've had the ideal dreads forever.
MAINTENANCE
$50 p/h MON - FRI 9am - 5pm
$60 p/h SAT - SUN & after-hours
Feeling the fluff, loose dreads or just need a freshen up and tightening to get those locks looking prime again..... come see us for all your dreadlock repairs and maintenance.
Using the thread through & crochet needle technique you will walk out with tight tidy locks.
General maintenance takes approximately 3hours, depending on length, number of dreads and condition.
LOOKING AFTER YOUR DREADS
Best way to look after your dreads is to book in regular maintenance with us to keep them looking amazing and growing right. A visit every 3-6months is ideal to keep the fizz and loose hair in check, depending on how tidy you want them. New dreads require more frequent maintenance but as your dreads grow and come to life, maintenance should get quicker and less frequent.
Wearing hats, beanies, helmets etc will have an impact in the overall wear and tear of your dreads. Swimming, over-washing and the way you dry your dreads may create frizz and loose hair at the roots.
Adding beeswax is not an ideal way to maintain dreads. It will forever stay in your dreads and attract dirt until it becomes solid and weighty.
WASHING YOUR DREADS
Dreads really don't like to be over-washed if possible, a natural shampoo is best with no conditioner.
The best way to wash them is simply going to the beach and absorbing the fresh salt water. Leave the salt in for as long as possible before washing out. When drying your dreads make sure you just pat them dry and get some sun on them. Never go to sleep with wet dreads as they tend to get a musty smell to them overnight and then you may have to wash them again.
For a deep clean rinse to get rid of excess wax and dirt buildup add together 1 tbsp baking soda, 1 tbsp seasalt, 10 drops of teatree oil in a basin with warm water... Soak and then rinse thoroughly.
COLOUR YOUR DREADS
There are many ways that you can apply colour to your dreads. Generally it is the same as dying hair and the same process can be followed.
Attention is required to ensure the colour is evenly spread and covers all sections of your dreads if desired. It will also take more rinsing to get the excess dye out and you dreads may be fluffier after doing so.
Be careful as some products may cause permanent damage, so be sure to test the product on a small section of dread first.
We don't offer dread colouring services sorry, but are happy to advise you on how to go about it.
WHERE ARE WE?
71 Brighton Rd, Highgate Hill, Brisbane, QLD 4101 Located Cnr of Boundary St, West End
"Make your head rock"
Contact Us @WESTENDDREADLOCK!
