Raging Roots Studio

Dreaducation Series: Updos for Dreadlocks

All our dreaducation series workshops are approximately an hour to and hour and a half long starting at 7 p.m. Our Updos for Dreadlocks workshop is scheduled to take place on the second Friday of every month and will cover: Basic updo construction Accessories Updos for short dreadlocks Updos for long dreadlocks Casual vs. formal … Read more

Recommended Shampoo List

  I spend a significant amount of time answering DMs, in-person queries, and emails and one of the most common questions people ask is “Is —[insert product brand/name here]– good to use on dreads?” Well, I’ve put together a list of shampoos that I either think are good, bad, OR we’re undecided on. The “undecided” list … Read more

Extended Holiday Hours!!!

From now until Christmas we are open for EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (instead of our usual Wednesday – Saturday). If you want to take advantage of our Tuesday and Sundays openings to get your locks prettied up in time for the holidays MAKE AN APPOINTMENT NOW!

We Want YOU!!!!

We are look for volunteers to model for a photo book that Meg and I are hoping to put together! Models must be current clients of the studio and be willing to share a short story or anecdote about their reasons for getting locks, what their locks mean to them, or a notable experience that … Read more

I’ve heard that hard water can make soap build-up in my dreads. Is that true?

Absolutely it is! However, this issue is one that is easily resolved with periodic apple cider vinegar (ACV) rinses. Although all the soaps and shampoos we use and recommend are formulated to ensure that they leave behind no residue, hard water can cause build-up to accumulate anyway. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, up to … Read more

I have a LOT of loose, undreaded growth at my roots. What should I do about it?

I’m not sure where the idea came from, but when you get dreadlocks your hair does not magically start growing out dreaded! It takes time for your hair to start knotting by itself at the roots. At any point in the locking process it’s considered “normal” to have between 1″ and 3″ of loose, undreaded … Read more