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The Knotty Boy Lock Shop & SalonGoodbye Knotty Boy Lock Shop, hello Dreadquarters!If you don't want to commit your hair to dreads quite yet but love the look, you can try Synthetic Dreads. We use highest quality hair and no chemicals to install custom coloured locks. Unlike natural dreads, you won’t need to wax or twist them, and your own hair is protected underneath. Synth Dreads require maintenance approximately every 2... Read More » People are always amazed at the results they get with our Emergency Removal Kit & we use the exact same product in the shop, but sometimes it just really helps to have that extra set of hands! Removal in the shop is $75 an hour, but we can't say for sure how long it will take. More than any of our services, Dreadlock Removal depends on... Read More » The Knotty Boy Lock Shop and Salon is our flagship storefront, stocking every single one of our tried and true hair products. If you pop in, you might even get to test-drive a new one that hasn't hit the web yet! We also stock a great selection of hats, dreadbands, beads and accessories. Read More » We need a minimum of 6 inches of hair to start dreads in the salon. Can’t wait that long? We can start dreads with Human Hair Extensions at 4 inches! We’ll book you for two days back-to-back, that way you don’t have to walk around with short little stubby locks for long! Day 1 will be sectioning and dreading your natural hair, and day... Read More » You have a couple of different option for lengthening your dreads.We offer both Human Hair Dreadlock Extensions and Synthetic Dread Extenders. Human Hair Dreadlock Extensions are installed using the same chemical free technique we use to start your natural locks. They are absolutely seamless, and with our custom blending for colour,... Read More » Sure thing – in fact, we insist on consultations before most of our appointments. Give us a call at 1-877-566-8748. Read More » Human Hair Extensions are a great option for lengthening your hair, or for adding density and volume. We add hair in individual sections which blend seamlessly with your natural hair, using no glues or chemicals. This service requires a consultation for colour and texture matching prior to booking. A note on human extension hair: There are ... Read More » Starting your locks with us in the Lock Shop will get you much tighter dreads that mature WAY faster. Since you're getting out of the gate with actual knots already formed, you need just a fraction of the wax to protect your locks, you don't need it to hold them together. Your weekly routine will run like this:*wash once a week*palmroll while... Read More » Goodbye Knotty Boy Lock Shop & Salon - Hello Dreadquarters! After seven wonderful years of providing Vancouver, and the world, with our signature dreadlock services, it is with true pleasure that Knotty Boy Lock Shop & Salon announces the passing of Salon ownership to none other than our very own well-loved Knotty Boy stylist ... Read More » We offer all the dread-related services you’d expect, and probably a few you wouldn’t! Don't forget our cut and colour services too! Click here for the full list, and check back soon for exciting updates... Read More » Most dreads get started using a version of the “backcomb-and-wax” method we share in the ‘how to dread’ video tutorial. The knots are held together by the Dread Wax, and by your constant attention! Dreads started by our Lock Shop stylists are woven using our proven, professional techniques, resulting in a very tightly locked dread... Read More » That’s an excellent question! You’re going to end up hanging out with one of two wicked talented and superfun ladies. Anyone working in the Lock Shop is a classically trained hairdresser, they just chose the path of least lameness! All of our stylists have undergone rigorous (rigorous!) training to become the best of the best in our... Read More » |