Dreads/Locs

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Dreads, Dreadlocks, or Locs?

This answer depends on who you ask and where you look.

There have been multiple articles and each says something slightly different. There is even a children’s book written about why the term should be “Locs”.

We, at Montana Bohemian Artisans use the term “Dreads” most often. These are a form of either braid-in or loc-in wool “ropes” that have been felted.

When wool felts, the fibers are locked together to make a tight solid rope. We take our wool that we have cleaned (dyed or left natural) and make roving. We either use this and spin it first or hand roll it. Both are felted into a “dreadlock.”

Montana Bohemian Artisans take pride in being respectful to all humankind and Mother Earth.

Dreads, dreadlocks, and/or locs have been worn by almost every culture at some point in time, regardless of their origin. It is a popular fashion staple for many people today.

All of our dreads are one of a kind.

While we recreate the colors and textures, they are all different in each batch.

Our signature look is "mix and match" to fit your individual style!

Please see "more information" below for what length you should order.

Dread prices

Individual dreads | $10+

20-22 inches 15 pack | $150+

20-22 inches 30 pack | $280+

20-24 inches 15 pack | $210+

20-24 inches 30 pack | $310+

30 inches or more | $400+

More than 30 locks | Contact us

*All our products are one of a kind. Contact us for your custom order! We do not charge more for Custom orders of above lengths in 15 and 30 packs.

Accessories | Prices as marked

Special Order Dreads

We do not charge extra for custom colors or decorations.

We only charge for length and the number of double-ended locs.

Email us so we can best serve your needs. We will then set up a phone call, Google Meet or Zoom in order to individualize your needs.

Special orders are available for specific lengths and fibers. We do not charge extra for color or decorations/gems/hair jewelry.

More Information

Please allow for small differences in color and decorations as we make each set by hand.

Pictures are provided with with light and dark backgrounds and different lighting to give you the best visual of what our products look like.

Lengths are measured as installed-folded, NOT tip to tip.

On an average person the lengths are as follows:

Short: 12-15 inches, chin to shoulder blade

Medium: 16-20 inches, shoulder to mid-back

Long: 20-24 inches, mid-back to waist

XL: 24 + inches, waist to bottom

*Most model pictures of P.J. are 30+ inches; however she is 5'10"

Please measure from the nape of your neck to desired length to get an estimate of which length to order.

You can cut and "seal" our dreads. Please watch this video on how to do that. SEALING

Looking for a layered look with more texture and luminous volume - consider mixing 2 sets of different lengths. If you need a longer set, please message us and we can do a custom length for you!

Can be installed on hair 3" or longer in any texture.

If local to the Billings, Montana area, please check out Kayla with Loc-Ness braids. She is our preferred Loctician.

If local to Montana High-Line, check out The Hair Goddess, she is our preferred licensed cosmetologist. She ROCKS!

All sets come with free dread jewelry that are removable** if you choose to take them out.

Because our dreads are ALL natural, they contain a naturally secreted lanolin oil, which is not only beneficial for your hair and scalp, but also has a slight natural fragrance.

Best practice is to wash with blue dish soap, which cuts down on grease or spray with essential oils if you find the scent undesirable.

For a more natural treatment, you can soak in mild, diluted distilled white vinegar, approximately 1 cup of vinegar to 1 gallon of water. However, this will strip your wool dreads of the natural lanolin moisturizer.

Please see this video for CARE

Wool dreads range in thickness from pencil to Sharpie size, between 7mm and 11mm.

If you're interested in a full set, or a custom order - just message us! We'd be happy to make you something special.

*At Montana Bohemian Artisans, we pride ourselves on creating one-of-a-kind, handcrafted wool dreadlock extensions using all-natural materials. Each piece is unique, so slight color variations are part of what makes them special. Please note that colors may appear differently on various screens, and we are not responsible for these computer display differences. Our dyes are sourced with the utmost care, ensuring they are safe for Mother Earth while delivering vibrant, long-lasting hues. Embrace the beauty of nature and the individuality of your custom dreadlocks!

Click on dreads below for more details or use the navigation bar under "Dreads in stock"

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15 Pack

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Dreads can be worn as long as you like. It depends on how fast your natural hair grows, your style, an your comfort.

P.J. wears her 8 weeks before she redoes them. She washes the dreads that need washed once out of her head. About week 7, she will wear headbands and/or tie her hair up more to keep the "fuzzy" from showing. When P.J. has Liz (and the girls) redo her hair, she adds them right back in. She has worn most of her dreads for 4 to 6 months in a row. Some longer. She changes out her colors for the season.

*Update - P.J. has her top blonde locs that are attached to her permanent dreads. She has 16 permanent dreads and changes her bottom colored ones every 12 to 14 weeks. Her natural dreads vary in length from 10 inches to 4 inches. She has found regular maintenance is best rather than waiting the 14 weeks when she changes colors. This is her preference. Everyone is different. She washes her dreads approximately 2 times a year. How do you say? The natural oil in our dreads helps maintain a healthy loc.

You may find you have favorite ones that you wear over and over. Remember, our dreads can be cut! Please watch our videos for more information on care.

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If you do not see what you are looking for, please send us a message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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