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Dread and Fabric Falls

Thu 11 September 2008

Today I’m going to teach you how to create your own hair falls. I will be using synthetic dreads and pieces of fabric, but the sky is really the limit when it comes to creating hair falls. You can use anything your heart desires. Why not spice up your falls with foam pieces, cyber lox (tubular crin), rexlace (gimp), polar fleece or yarn? Be creative. One of the best things about falls is that they are removable after a night of fun. You don’t have to ruin your existing hair and can still have a wild look.

In order to make these falls, you will need:

Hair bands (rubber, black or match the color to the materials you are using)
Stretchy elastic or a scrunchy (alternatively, you can use hair elastics-pony tail holders)
Dreads - I used 10, but you can use more for fuller hair falls
Fuzzy fabric (I used animal print - polar fleece works well, too)

If you are using dreads, make or purchase these ahead of time. There are tons of tutorials on the web for making synthetic or wool dreads.

First, take whatever you are using to mount the falls. I used a small hair scrunchy, which I cut in half. It needs to be long enough to wrap around your hair when it is in a bun., probably 6-8 inches. If you are using single ended dreads, there is a loop on one end. Just slide the dread onto the base. If you are using double ended dreads (like I did), you will need to use a rubber band to hold them on. Fold the dread in half, and then secure it. It’s that simple.

You will then attach the fabric strips to the base. I put 2 strips of fabric on my fall for each dread I have. It gives a total of 20 strips. You can add more or less, but keep in mind that the fabric and dreads need to cover your bun. You attach the fabric strips by folding a small part of the top of the fabric over the base and securing it with a rubber band. You only want the “right side” of the fabric to show. I used natural leopard to blend with my blonde hair, but you can use any color you desire.

You now want to put your falls on and show them off, right? If you’ve made two of these, part your hair down the middle and create pigtails. If you’ve made one, create a ponytail. You then want to make a bun with each section of hair. Holding the wrong way, tie the fall onto the base around the bottom of the bun. Then flip the fall over the bun. You may need to do some arranging. I have very thin hair and need a little extra support. I use the foot part of an old pair of pantyhose over the bun to give it some oomph.

Taking strands from each side of the fall and criss-crossing them over the base so that they are on the opposite side of your face also helps make the falls look a bit more like “natural” hair. I use a dread band or bandana to cover up my natural hair as well.

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Jude says: "Thanks for this. I really like the idea of using a variety of materials in a fall."
Sep 11, 200810:46 a.m.

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