*new extended hours and open weekends!*
Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm
Friday-Sunday 10am-6pm


Meet Christine, our latest Knotty Boy Stylist Supergirl!

*Free wireless internet now available in Shop, plus watch movies on our personal DVD players or bring your iPod to play in the Shop stereo! Bring along whatever you need to make your visit with us fun and enjoyable during your service. Also if you would like before/after pics taken of your dreadful event, please arrive at the Shop picture-ready!*

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Knotty Boy Lock Shop & Salon $5 Cuts for Charity
Wednesday May 27, 2009, 12-8 pm

Drop by the world-famous Knotty Boy Lock Shop & Salon for the best $5 haircut you've ever had and help us celebrate FIVE wonderful years by giving back to our community. 100% of proceeds go to the Neighbourhood Houses of Greater Vancouver (www.anhgv.org).
Knotty Boy Lock Shop will match each $5 received to double the contribution. (Cuz we’re knotty AND nice like that.)

Other $5-for-Charity Specials include Dreadlock or Loose-Lock Clip-Ins, all natural, travel-friendly Knotty Boy All-Purpose Shampoo Bars and packs of Knot-Teas Scalp Tonics.

Walk-ins only. Restrictions may apply to complicated cuts due to time limitations.

Come over! Have a cupcake! Invite your friends! Spread the love!

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Knotty Boy Lock Shop on TV!

Peek into the Knotty Boy Lock Shop here on CBC TV's Living Vancouver.
woohoo! We're famous!

Check Out

• All About the Knotty Boy Lock Shop & Salon
• View the Knotty Boy Lock Shop Gallery
• Dreadlock and Related Services
• Dreadlock Spa and Removal Services
• Human Hair Extensions, Cuts/Colours and Related Services
• How to Make an Appointment

About Us

From the moment the doors opened in 2004, Knotty Boy Lock Shop & Salon has been the world's leading dreadlock and extreme-hair styling destination. Whether you live in the beautiful Vancouver area, or are looking for a fantastic place to visit, load up on our famous Knotty Boy lock products AND get your hair done by our super talented, super fun Knotty stylists, please stop by and say hello. We'd love to meet you!

Awesome anonymous Salon Survey quotes:

“My dreads came out super tight and are still looking great three weeks later. Honestly can't think of any way (my experience) could have been better. Everyone was friendly and the Shop was clean and comfortable. I can't wait to go for my first maintenance! I'm totally impressed with your dedication to quality service and products and feel confident in my decision to go with Knotty Boy. I've recommended (your) services to anyone who says they're interested in getting them, at least one person a day. Nothing but love for Knotty Boy!”

"Hollywood quality, wihout the Hollywood attitude!"

Knotty Boy Lock Shop Gallery

We are in the middle of creating a brand-spankin new client photo gallery. Twill be finished soon ... we hope ...

For some great how-to-style-your-dreadlock ideas, check out our excellent Dreadlock Styling Ideas page. These photos feature the ever-lovely Knotty Sarah and Jervais, and their gorgeous heads of synth dreads, courtesy of our own Knotty Boy Lock Shop & Salon!

Here are details of the services we provide –
call for pricing and free consultations.

Dreadlock and Related Services

Natural Dreadlocks

No need to worry about your hair being super straight, extremely thick or too short! We have several chemical-free methods for creating dreadlocks that we can tailor to your particular hair type, hair length and lifestyle. No matter what the method, you are guaranteed to walk out with the tightest, most well-formed and permanent dreadlocks right from day one. Dreadlock appointments include a free jar of Knotty Boy Dread Wax, free Knotty Boy Dreadlock Shampoo Bar, and a detailed Dreadlock After-Care sheet. Not to mention all of the free tips and advice you could hope for from your fabulous personal Knotty Boy stylist and lock-expert!

Dreadlock Maintenance

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Those who have dreadlocks that need some good lovin', this service provides grooming, tightening, frizz-management, and general freshening up with our fabulous Knotty Boy dreadlock products. Got dreads that are broken, too thick or thin, bumpy, or loopy? Major repair is our specialty – we fix it all. Locks doing ok so far? Dread maintenance can help prevent these problems before they begin. Whatever the condition of your dreads, having them maintained can make a huge difference, making your dreads look tidier, tighter and more defined - and not to mention that great feeling of fresh air hitting your scalp! A difference you can both see AND feel. Appointment is a two-hour session, and includes a free Knotty Boy product of your choice.

We also offer Dreadlock Styling services, where you can add bangs, 'sideburns', undercuts, or get a dreadlock trim and clean-up.

Dreadlock Maintenance Lite

If you don't have the time or chedda to opt for a full dread maintenance session, this is the next best thing. Your personal Knotty Boy loctician will go crazy fixing and tightening up your most visible dreadies, i.e. the ones on top creating that nice, fuzzy halo, making your locks look a lot more tidy in a very short amount of time.

Dreadlock Extenders

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If you've always wished your dreads were just a leeeetle (or a lot!) longer, Dreadlock Extenders are the answer to your prayers. Color and size-matched perfectly to your real dreads, no one ever has to know you have them, and the best part is they don't damage your existing locks. Remove them easily with the snip of a string anytime you want! Dread Extenders can be added on to new dreadlocks the same day they're started, or added to older locks anytime.

Synthetic Dreads

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Synth dreads rock the spot, and are ideal for trying out a less-permanent, hassle-free version of the real thing. They are also perfect if you want to grow your hair out but still have the look of dreadlocks, as your hair simply hides underneath, undamaged and untouched. Synth dreads can be done in any dread style - short, long, fat, thin, blunt or wispy, you choose. It's all up to your imagination and preference! Synth dreads also last as long as you want to keep them, unlike most other extensions, because of the superior quality of our synthetic hair. It's a good idea to come in and have them tightened every once in a while as your natural hair grows, but you don't ever have to buy new hair unless you want to change the color or style!

And as with all our services, no glues or chemicals are used - only string and our magical hands!

Dreadlock Highlites and Fill-Ins

Looking for a splash of color without the hassle of messy bleaches and dyes? Or maybe you struggle with fine hair, skinny dreads or gaps you'd love to make disappear? Dread Highlites and Fill-Ins are the easy answer! Synthetic dreads in your choice of colors are attached and blended perfectly with the rest of your existing dreadlocks in about an hour, adding color and/or thickness, depending on your need. Remove them whenever you want, with no damage to the rest of your dreadlocks. The perfect way to add color to your dreadlocks without adding chemicals, or thicken up that mane instantly!

Dreadlock Felting

Another quick and easy way to add vibrant permanent color without chemicals – with colored wool!

Knotty Boy Lock Shop and Salon Spa Services

Where else in world can you pamper your dreadies like this? Treat your locks to one or more of our fabulous Knotty Boy dread spa services for all that time they've been so good to you!

Dreadlock Deep-Clean, Massage, Palmrollio and Refresher

Let us give your locks and scalp the deep-cleaning they deserve, followed by a stimulating scalp massage. Then your sparkly-clean dreads are palm-rolled with your choice of Knotty Boy product to get them looking tight and beautiful again. Finish off with a refreshing tonic spray of your choice and leave feeling invigorated, loved and sweet-smelling!
 

Dreadlock Deep-Clean, Massage and Scalp Treatment

Got a few flakes? Itchy scalp driving you crazy? Instant relief is on the way with the fabulous Knotty Boy scalp treatment. Service includes a Knotty Boy Deep-Clean dreadlock wash and scalp massage, followed by a vinegar rinse and a good dousing with our Knotty Boy Peppermint Cooling Moisture Spray full of nutrient-rich and itch-relieving essential oils. We'll also be sure to arm you with a ton of great information on how to continue caring for your scalp and keeping it healthy.

Dreadlock Removal

*gasp!* Knotty Boy actually helps you REMOVE your dreadlocks?? Well, the reality is that someday dreads may not be right for you, suit your lifestyle or you might simply just need a change. But gone are the days of having to shave that head clean to start over, thanks to our incredible Knotty Boy Emergency Dreadlock Removal Kit, which includes the Knotty Boy Dreadlock Removal Shampoo and Damage Control Deep Conditioner! Pick up a Knotty Boy Emergency Dreadlock Removal Kit today and remove those locks yourself, or let us unravel, deep-clean and trim all that hair for you, and start over fresh and new! In-person consultation required.

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Knotty Boy Lock Shop and Salon is also proud to introduce…

Human Hair Extensions

Not normally a part of our regular dreadlocking services, the demand we had to provide human hair extensions was overwhelming and Knotty Boy is happy to make this professoinal service available for the convenience of our clients.

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Human hair extensions is a process that has been used by celebrities for decades, and are the current rage among average Tom, Dick and Mary's alike. Human hair extensions instantly add length, texture and color to any hair type without the use of chemicals and dyes, and can be matched flawlessly to your natural hair. Knotty Boy uses the highest quality human hair, available in many textures and colors, and in pinch-braid or weave methods (both glue-free). There is no slippage or damage to the hair, and extensions can be tightened every 8 weeks. Get the hair you've always wanted, without the wait!

Cuts, Colors and Related Services

Knotty Boy is also very proud to now be the city's only shop specializing in extreme cuts and colors! Always wanted a neon green mohawk? Check out our Cheap and Cheerful menu featuring rock hawks, mod bowl-cuts, mullets, and shags, and our line of over 50 long-lasting hair colors. Conventional cut and color clients are also welcome, of course! Our licensed stylists will be happy to spend the time it takes to make your tresses exactly the way you want them to be. With our additional services we can give you any look you wish, including using synthetic hair for dramatic style with individual flair. If you can dream it we can do it!

Don't see a service offered here that you'd like to have done? Just ask!

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To book a free consulation or appointment call:

Local – 604.473.9651
Toll-free – 1.877.KNOTS.4.U
(1-877-566-8748)

Important! Please read!

- all price-quotes on services are subject to change based on length/thickness
of hair and actual time spent in appointment

- valid Visa or Mastercard number or cash deposit is required
to reserve appointment for ALL dreadlock and related services

- 48 hr. cancellation notice must be given, or your deposit becomes
NON-REFUNDABLE.
If less or no notice is given, Knotty Boy will be required to charge your credit card number with a $75 fee or retain your deposit to cover costs incurred - SO GIVE US LOTS OF NOTICE if you must cancel or reschedule!

- Depending on your service, your appointment could take a VERRY long time, often over 4 hours or more. We encourage you to bring laptops (free wireless), iPods (hook up to our stereo if you want), knitting, homework, snacks/lunch, whatever will help you pass the time. We also have personal DVD players, if you'd like to bring movies to watch.

- As it's a very small salon, please ask visitors to wait elsewhere for you during your appointment and keep visits short. Thanks!

- If you would like before/after pics taken of your dreadful event, please arrive at the Shop picture-ready.

And if you can't make it to the Vancouver area to have your locks done, be sure to check out our Find a Store page to find a salon that does dreadlocks closer to you.