Dread Mohawk
Before & After Dreadhawk
What is commonly known as a dreadhawk (a mohawk that is made entirely out of dreadlocks) arguably was inspired by the Vikings.
They were known to braid their hair in a style similar to dreads and adorned them with jewellery. Just as a dread hawk is characterised by shaved sides, Vikings did this to highlight their tattoos which represented victory in battles.
Undercut Dreadhawk
BEFORE & AFTER - transforming silky, straight hair into hair with body
History of the Mohawk
The mohawk is an ancient hairstyle. Not long ago, a 2300 year old body was excavated near Dublin with a mohawk held in place from pine resin.
Most of us associate it with a Native-American tribe or perhaps 70s’ punk movement.
Mohawks symbolise that the wearer is a free spirit or a rebel who stands against mindlessly imposed rules or outdated traditions.
Dreadlocks have always carried the same message, albeit in a more peaceful way thanks to the influence of Bob Marley. In his song, Rastaman live up! Marley said:
Grow your dreadlock, Don't be afraid of the wolf-pack!
Put Mohawks and Dreadlocks together and you make for peaceful warriors.
Dreadhawk Extension
BEFORE - starting with a fade cut done in mohawk fashion, medium length hair.
AFTER - mohawk dreads, extensions & retained sideburns for a less raw look.
You could say a dreadhawk tends to be a shorter style than say a full dreadlock mohawk.
In this case, my client has opted for some dread extensions to give her the full mohawk dreads look, while retaining sideburns for a softer style.
Having a fade cut rather than a shaved scalp also makes for a less raw look.
Dreadhawk Male
Watch how a short amount of hair can make for an instant style with a loc mohawk with dreadlocks extensions.
Dread Hawk Styles
African Dreadlocks
African hair takes a lot of time to gain length, making a frohawk a great option.
With beards being so in fashion, a dreaded mohawk that is styled back is a great choice for people who find that full dreadlocks can be a bit unruly or just too much hair.
By adding an undercut to dreads you can achieve the viking look with a dreadhawk that requires less effort than a full head.
Short Beard & Dreads
A shorter beard is often suited to medium length dreads.
Full Beard & Dreads
An undercut lets you switch easily between wearing dreads loose or tied up.
Adorning Dreadhawks
Including a wrap or beads can give your dreads a bit more dash.
Mohawk Dreads Female
Dread prognosis: baby fine hair to benefit from extensions to gain extra body. Ombre colouring to contrast with blue.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! So happy to have taken the plunge. You really are a magician 🎩
- Casey
Dreadlocks Price List
Due to rent and other overheads, salons typically charge anywhere from $600 to $1500. Depending on how experienced they are and whether they specialise in dreads or do them occasionally it can take them up to 10 hours (leaving you with one sore bottom!)
Having been a hairdresser for 15 years and then specialising solely in dreadlocks for the last 10 years, a typical client takes me between 3 - 4 hours. The cost to you is $350 (includes GST) for the first three hours and $90 per hour thereafter, should a session go over the three hour mark (minimum charge of $350).
Between dreadlocking much faster (due to my experience) and my lower rate, my service can be up to a third of the cost you can expect to pay at a salon for a professional service.
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