Permanent Extension Installation Methods

Please note that Raging Roots Studio is no longer offering custom dreadlock extensions. However, we still install extensions made by sellers on our recommended seller list. You’ll need to decide whether you want to go with pre-made extensions (extensions that are fabricated either by yourself if you are choosing to do this on your own, … Read more

Permanent Dreadlock Extensions General Info

Please note that Raging Roots Studio is no longer offering custom dreadlock extensions. However, we still install extensions made by sellers on our recommended seller list. There are many reasons for why you may be considering dreadlock extensions. Some simply are too impatient to wait for their hair to grow longer.Others may want to even … Read more

How to Care for Temporary, Synthetic Dreadlocks

The good news is that you can treat them almost just like your normal hair — you can wear them up, wear them down, and you can wash them. You do not need to wash the dreadlocks themselves when you shower/wash your hair, but rather simply focus on the scalp. We recommend using either a … Read more

Types & Styles of Temporary Synthetic Dreadlocks

— TYPES — There are different types of synthetic dreadlocks that can be made; backcombed/twisted/sealed (a.k.a. “Twisted”), backcombed/palm rolled/sealed (a.k.a. “Natural”), backcombed/crocheted/lightly sealed (a.k.a. “Crocheted), and backcombed/palm rolled/lightly sealed (a.k.a “Puffy Natural”). We will be focusing only on the three different methods that we use here are Raging Roots; Twisted, natural, and crocheted. All synthetic … Read more

Temporary, Synthetic Dreadlock Extensions

Also commonly known and referred to simply as “synth” or “synthetic” dreadlock extension, temporary, synthetic dreadlocks can be made out of a wide variety of materials from the more common kanekalon (synthetic hair) or wool roving to foam and plastic tubing. For the sake of this informational page, however, we will be focusing primarily on … Read more