How Many Dread Extensions Do You Need? + the Different Sizes
How Many Dread Extensions Do You Need? + the Different Sizes
-Open me for all the info!-
I get this question all the time, so I hope this helps at least a few of you! Also, I’d like to disclaimer that I do tend to estimate a little high just to be safe. I mention this in the video a few times, but I wanted to say it again. So the numbers I gave might be a little higher than what you’ll see other people say!
ALSO you’ll hear me say “full” and “half” a lot in the video. You’ll see these terms a lot when you’re buying dreads, because it’s how makers sort what they’re selling. Either you see full sets, half sets, or accent sets. Sometimes the maker picks how many is in a full or half set, but sometimes they don’t so that’s why it’s helpful for you to figure out how many you personsally need/want.
If this seems confusing, don’t worry because once you install for the first time you’ll have a MUCH better idea of how many dreads you need (or want).
The Size Categories (remember these are estimates from my own research! They are ranges bc not every maker lists the exact same measurements for each size):
Micro:
1/8-3/16”
3-4mm
Most common size: ???
Full set is usually: 80-90 DE
Half set is usually: 50-60 DE
Thin:
1/4-3/8”
5-7mm
Most common size: 1/4”
Full set is usually: 60-70 DE (I’ve seen some full sets sold as 45-50 which tbh I don’t get but whatever!)
Half set is usually: 40-50 DE
Medium:
5/16-1/2”
8-12mm
Most common size: 1/2”
Full set is usually: 40-50 DE
Half set is usually: 30-40 DE
Thick:
3/4-1”
15-25mm
Full set is usually: 30-40 DE
Half set is usually: 20-30 DE
Most common size: 3/4”
Extra Thick:
Anything above 1”
or 25mm
Full set is usually: 30 DE?
Half set is usually: 20 DE?
Most common size: ???
Micro and extra thick dreads are the least common, which is why the info I gave for them is the weirdest! I just couldn’t find all that much data for those sizes, so I had to give my best guess.
As for SE dreads, I have 0 experience with them, but what I’ve seen is either people double the amount you would need for DE or add half as much. So, SE amounts are somewhere between 1.5 and 2 times the amount for DE.
Where I got the extensions, in order of appearance:
https://www.facebook.com/AnemiKholdSyntheticDreads/
https://www.facebook.com/tytodreads/
https://www.facebook.com/SammiisSynthetics/
https://www.facebook.com/ls.seven/
https://www.facebook.com/teacupswithtentacles/ (the ones I’m wearing)
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Omg this helped me a lot. I’m getting my first time dreads and they are pencil thin.
Is a fake lock a dreadlock nowadays, I am old school and please help me understand how these are RASTA DREADLOCKS because I think I am putting people down. Yet it is a lifestyle and commitment which people don’t seem to understand there I go again. Help 💚
So I’m wondering and I can’t find you anywhere else so I hope you see this….
Is your YouTube handle supposed to mean "she’s kerosene" aka the interruptors?! Cuz if so, let’s get married lol that’s my GIRL
Darn, wish I had seen this yesterday…. will have to go back and order 20 more. lol.
As somebody very new to this I found this soooooo helpful. Thank you x
You look so pretty
That was really amazing! I can only imagine how long it ACTUALLY takes.
Can you message me at jenisaga.free.spirit7886@gmail.com
We’re do you buy youre dreads?
The numbers I gave might be a little higher than what you’ll see other people say! I gave estimates on the higher end of the average because it’s better to have some leftover than to run out while you’re installing. Don’t forget to check the description for all the measurements, avg set amounts, and where I got the dreads I showed!
I WOULD SO WEAR THIS!!! COLORS STYLE AND ALL!!! 🤩😍
Can you reuse dred sets? I dont wany to have to buy a new set every month
Can you do a video of how real dreads feel vs synthetic cant find anything to explain just got my first set of synthic and really excited to do this. tempted to do my hair but after all my cancer treatments nervous how it will turn out or stay. But really interested in knowing more of the comparison in that aspect.
I made my own Woolly’s 😊😊
Can you do a video showing us how do you section your hair?
Your hair looks like sonic spike ❤
I have thick medium hair. And i ordered only 30 (pencil dreads ) smh shouldve watched this vid first hmm maybee i can add small braids just to cover up missing dreaded area…
u are nice ✌️
I have like normal hair and ordered 45 medium/thin dreads 🤗
Thank you for this video.
THICC DREADS
Arent they heavy in head?hope u answer me plz
In case you guys are wondering I have a thicker Mohawk so only my sides are shaved and I recently got a few dreadlock sets. I started my journey on this video and for my hair I estimated I needed 30 to 35 max from this video. I found out for the most part I usually install between 35 -45 dreads every install. I like to have 4 in the front and 2 in the back and at the widest pont I can get 5 I have 8 sets of dreads made by 5 different makers and they all vary slightly in width but only one of those sets have a different install pattern. In saying all this I am never upset to get a few extra dreads to make sure I don’t have empty patches
I have very long hair but its quite thin and fine.. I’ve ordered pencil 60 dreads (mixture of SE and DE). Do you think this would be enough? Can’t wait for them to arrive and install them 😍 xx
I have a fohawk, I have thin hair, how many should I order? 30 dreads? 50 dreads? I want pencil size dreads. 🙂
For the thick dreads how many packs of synthetic hair you think i would need?! (full head)
Hot topic shopper
Love this breakdown ❣️
Why do Synthetic Dreads cost so much? I want some, but they cost 80-300 €
So I am planning to get synthetic dreads in a half head style (if I am correct that means that you have a mix of normal hair and dreadlocks). I have a full head of mid length hair and I want to get pencil sized, or maybe even micro dreads kind of underneath my normal hair. I want it to look like there is more normal hair than dreads and the dreads are almost like highlights set in a layer underneath the normal hair. How many should I get?
How heavy are they? Have u tried to weigh them? 😃
I have a mohawk and I’m about to order some that come close to ginger hair. First time I’ve ever done this. Wish me luck 😭
Can u send me some plain brown dreads bc I’m tight on money and I’ve been wanting to get it done for a long time and I was wanting to have medium thick ones and do my hole head
Fantastic Queen 😍💙❤️
*Great advice! You look awsm btw <3*
That shit ain extensions that is leather taken out of a costume 🤦🏽♂️🤬
Love your video, I have a question: if you have your hair at an undercut to about the same area where yours is but a longer range, how many do you think of the pencil size. I’m thinking about getting
I have decided thank you soo much i decided to get medium or sharpie sized locs because i dont want them soo thin they look like loose hair but not soo thick that they look dumb i like the average size because they are manageable and good lookin in my opinion.
Mohawk
Microdread : 50-100
Pencil thin: 60
*=^.^=m/ <3*
0. Just grow it yourself. Way better
How long do you have your hair installed at a time? Like how many weeks?
What is the size of purple pink an black an is it double ended
Where do you order your dreads from? And how often do they have to be redone?
hi i love your videos,i was just wondering if you (or anyone in comments that has used this site,any input or advice would help)would suggest getting dreads from the site doctoredlocks? i never done dreads in my life nor know any kind of steps to start this process so your videos has helped i wanted to try a new "hairstyle" guess you could say lol but i was just wondering your thoughts on that site cuz i dont wanna get ripped off yanoo? thanks so much.
Hey can you do a video about machine made dreadlocks vs handmade dreadlocks? I know you touched on this lightly here and I have ordered handmade dreads from Etsy. But I’m curious about what the machine made dreads look like and where you would even find something like that?
Thank you! What about length??
could you cut the dreads in half and still make them look good
Where can you buy affordable DE dreads?
Hey! I just wanna ask. I tried to look for the artist you recommended before and they’re not shipping worldwide. I am from the philippines and I wanted this DE Dreads so bad. Then, I found an artist. I was so close to just having an extension but I realized, I don’t want it. Then, I found an artist. She makes kanekalon (I think) and wool. Which one is the best? Because I am planning to go to the beach and hopefully the colors won’t fade.