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Can I get this done by a professional?

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Yes, most braiders are skilled at “fauxlocking” or “fauxlocks”. Do your due diligence. Schedule a consultation prior to securing an appointment with a braider. Ask for pictures of their work. Ask for a rough estimate of how long the service will take. Other questions like the cost and maintenance will be beneficial for you to know as well.

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How can I download a video about putting in dreadlocks?

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You can just go on YouTube to find videos about putting in dreadlocks. You can then bookmark them to come back to later on.

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How do I tie the to fix the synthetic hair on my natural dread?

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Get a long piece of the synthetic hair and hold it with one hand in the middle. Put your other hand's index finger in the direct middle of the hair and put the thumb of that same hand under the hair and pinch the hair again with the other hand. Next, put the hair you are pinching around the root of your dread and simply wrap it around your natural hair.

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How long can you keep the synthetic extensions in for?

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You can keep extensions in your hair for 10-12 weeks. If your hair is natural, it could stay for 10-12 weeks. But if your hair has chemicals, like relaxer, this has some chemicals that may not be good for your hair, so the extensions may not work perfectly in the hair. However, if you trim your hair 1 month after you use the relaxer, it may not affect the hair, because people have different types of texture and the extensions might be fine for longer then.

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How long can extensions last with dreads?

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Extensions can last up to 2-3 years if cared for properly. Synthetic extensions can be removed completely from the natural locks when desired. Human hair extensions are a more "permanent" extension as they are crocheted securely into your natural dreadlocks. Both can be trimmed as your hair grows.

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