Dreadmaker Directory: Europe

Here on Lazydreads.com I try to provide all the tools necessary to allow anyone to start dreadlocks. For some people this means guides and video tutorials, but for others it comes in the form of the ability to connect with experienced dreadlock makers in their area.

Starting dreadlocks, especially for the first time, can be quite a scary endeavour and some people prefer the comfort of having the process started by someone who has experience. Below you will find a list of dreadmakers from around the world, along with the methods they use, their level of experience and their contact details.

The information on this page has been provided by the dreadmakers. While I try my best to only include appropriate entries it is up to you to make sure that the dreadmaker you choose is capable of providing the assistance which you are looking for - it's your hair, make sure you're 100% happy with what you're getting BEFORE you move forward. For more information you may wish to check my Salon Vs Homemade video.

Austria

Name: Julia Schwalm
Location: Graz
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: haubisa@web.de

Name: Sandra Schlögl
Location: St.Pölten
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: Youtube
Other contact details: sandra_schloegl@hotmail.com

Name: Antonia Futscher
Location: Vorarlberg, Götzis
Methods used: backcomb, twist & rip
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: antonia.futscher@gmail.com

Denmark

Name: Emil Åmand Christensen
Location: Copenhagen and Sjælland
Method(s) used: crochet hook
Since: 2009
Website/Page link: Xn-Dreadlocks
Other contact details: homedreads@gmail.com

Estonia

Name: Maali / Patsimaja
Location: Tallinn
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2006
Website/Page link: Patsimaja
Other contact details: Facebook

Germany

Name: Rebecka
Location: Bayern, Würzburg
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2012
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: rebeckasch@yahoo.de

Name: Charly
Location: Leipzig
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2012
Website/Page link: Dread Factory
Other contact details: Facebook

Name: Dreadophile
Location: Munich
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: dreadophile@web.de

Hungary

Name: George Szucs
Location: Szeged
Methods used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2005
Website/Page link: Dreadlock Fixing
Other contact details: Facebook

Iceland

Name: Kitty Svarfdal
Location: Reykjavík
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip
Since: 2012
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: e-mail: kitty-svarfdal@hotmail.com

Ireland

Name: Eliza van Veen
Location: Cork
Method(s) used: twist & rip, crochet hook
Since: 2012
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: eliza.van.veen@gmail.com

Lithuania

Name: Vaine Añd
Location: Vilnius
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet, twist & rip
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: vaine.andrijanovaite@gmail.com

Netherlands

Name: Annemiek Hadderingh
Location: Enschede
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet, twist & rip
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: mieksphotography@gmail.com

Name: Gabi
Location: Leeuwarden
Method(s) used:  backcomb, twist & rip
Since: 2016
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: momobo84@gmail.com

Name: Kim
Location: Leiden
Method(s) used: crochet hook
Since: 2004
Website/Page link: Dominia
Other contact details: info@dominia-shop.nl

Name: Meghan
Location: Rotterdam
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2007
Website/Page link: dreadsbymeghan
Other contact details: bymeghan@gmail.com


Norway

Name: Natalia Balbina
Location: Oslo
Method(s) used: crochet hook
Since: 2009
Website/Page link: Facebook

Name: Maria Skaaren
Location: Stavanger
Methods used: backcomb, crochet, twist & rip, extensions
Since: 2007
Website/Page link: Stavanger Dreadlocks
Other contact details: kontakt@mariaskaaren.com

Name: Tea Osmundsen NilsenLocation: Tønsberg
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook, twist & rip
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: teaon12@gmail.com

Spain

Name: Tan
Location: Madrid
Method(s) used: crochet, rip without twist
Since: 2001
Website/Page link: Rastas Deluxe
Other contact details: rastasdeluxe@gmail.com

Name: Trenzastas 

Location: Madrid

Method(s) used: crochet, backcomb 

Since: 2008 

Website/Page link: Trenzastas 

Other contact details: Facebook

Sweden

Name: Teodor Görtz
Location: Stockholm
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2008
Website/Page link: Instagram
Other contact details: teodor.gortz@gmail.com

Name: Kim Sipilä
Location: Västerås
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook, twist & rip
Since: 2010
Website/Page link: Lillakiwi
Other contact details: Emailsipilakim@gmail.com


United Kingdom

Name: Dreadfactory
Location: Bristol
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2016
Website/Page link: Dreadfactory
Other contact details: Elena@dreadfactory.co.uk

Name: Sam Germaine
Location: Canterbury
Method(s) used: twist & rip, backcomb, crochet
Since: 2012
Website/Page link: Youtube
Other contact details: Twitter @sparrow_dreads

Name: Gabriela & Jazz
Location: Colchester and Leyton
Methods used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2009
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: Gaba - 07562806881 Jaz - 07986295187

Name: Kay Barton Davies
Location: Fleetwood
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook

Name: Simon Gilmore
Location: Gateshead
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2004
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: Simongilmore13@hotmail.com

Name: Tommy's Dreadlocks Shop
Location: Glasgow
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook

Name: Steppin Razor
Location: Gosport
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2000
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: jmcfadden@stvincent.ac.uk

Name: Dreadful Minds
Location: Manchester
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: Dreadfulmindsdreads@gmail.com

Name: Meg Hamilton
Location: Midlands
Method(s) used: twist & rip, crochet hook
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: meghamilton69@googlemail.com

Name: Pete Hopper
Location: Midlands
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet, twist & rip
Since: 2008
Website/Page link: Youtube
Other contact details: baggeeboy@me.com

Name: Locksmith Dreads
Location: Newcastle
Method(s) used:  backcomb, twist & rip, crochet hook
Since: 2006
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: inarichan@gmail.com

Name: Rainbows, Locks and Light
Location: Sheffield
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook, interlocking
Since: 2016
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: rainbowslandl@hotmail.com

Name: Dawn of the Dread UK
Location: Stowmarket
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2006
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: Dawnofthedreaduk@gmail.com

Name: DreadbayLocation: South Yorkshire
Method(s) used: crochet hook
Since: 2010
Website/Page link: Dreadbay
Other contact details: Facebook

Name: Tim and Charli Roberts
Location: Stroud
Method(s) used: crochet hook
Since: 2009
Website/Page link: Facebook

Name: Super Dread
Location: London/Travelling (working across the UK)
Method(s) used: backcomb, (careful) crochet hook
Since: 2004
Website/Page link: Super Dread
Other contact details: Facebook




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Please note: I will not list dreadmakers who use wax.