Anybody know how long your hair should be (minimum) for dread extensions? I have super short hair right now, but have been craving dreads. I'm not too keen on just waiting and growing it out until I can start "real" dreads. I'd like to have natural ones eventually, but until then, think extensions would work. I figure I'll have to grow my hair somewhat, but I've read 2 to 3 inches is the minimum length.

Is there a way to do dread extensions with crimps or only through braiding?
Thanks!

From what I understand, 2 to 3 inches cn get away with them for sure. Braiding is standard, but you can also do dread bands, wigs, falls, for temporary.

I've also seen someone add some hair glue (liquid gold_, don't ever use latex based like salon pro") kinda like you would with single strand extensions using them (there is a tutorial on that at drlocks.net) - so the hair grows into the dreads. this is more permanent, if you choose.

hey :) this is exactly the question i was gonna ask. but in addition to this i was gonna ask who would do it?? my hair is now 3 inches lnog WOOT WOOT!! lol) and so now i need to know what do i need to do??? should i buy dread extentions on haircrazy.com? can i have my stylest do it for me?? do you think she'll know how???...eek!! i need to know everything!! the only thing i do know is that i want them and i want them now!! lol

thanks.
Beena ™

I just happen to have a nice guide for you over at www.HairCrazy.com
Here's a link http://haircrazy.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=3&chapter=0