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.
Canada
Name: Magan T
Location: Calgary, AB
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet, extensions
Since: 2010
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: Etsy
Name: Hippy Hair Dreadlocks
Location: Calgary, AB
Method(s) used: crochet
Since: 2015
Website/Page link: Facebook
Name: Erika Love
Location: Edmonton, AB
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: erikaaluv@gmail.com
Name: Kiri Ann
Location: Edmonton, AB
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: tribal_backbone@hotmail.com
Name: Melody Norris
Location: Peace Region, AB + BC & Thunder Bay, ON
Method(s) used: crochet weaving
Since: 2007
Website/Page link: Tumblr
Other contact details: melannenorris@hotmail.com
Name: The Dreadquarters
Location: Vancouver, BC
Method(s) used: Crochet weaving
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: Dread Quarters
Method(s) used: Crochet weaving
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: Dread Quarters
Other contact details: info@thedreadquarters.com
Name: Lunar Dreadlocks
Location: London, Ont
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet, extensions
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: Facebook
Website (under construction): Lunardreadlocks
Name: Manda Hill
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Method(s) used: twist & rip, crochet hook, extensions
Since: 2010
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: hill.mnd@gmail.com
Name: Aaron Brownfield
Location: East Liverpool, OH
Name: Lisa Zielinski
Name: John Human
Name: Liz
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, latch hook
Since: 2012
Website: Facebook
Other contact details: dreadlockin4life@gmail.com
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet, extensions
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: Facebook
Website (under construction): Lunardreadlocks
United States
Name: Geardreads
Location: Chico, CA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2016
Website/Page link: Facebook
Name: Megan Hurst
Location: Corona, CA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet, extensions
Since: 2002
Website/Page link: Instagram @atomic.blonde
Other contact details: 951-265-2941
Name: Christina Runt Gutierrez
Location: Long Beach, CA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2007
Website/Page link: Instagram @corpus_callosum
Other contact details: dreadsbyrunt@yahoo.com
Name: Meshelle Melone
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Method(s) used: felting, root wrapping, wet set, crochet hook
Since: 2001
Website/Page link: Meshelle Melone
Other contact details: Facebook
Name: Sacred Locs
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Method(s) used: crochet
Since: 2010
Website/Page Link: Sacred Locs
Other contact details: Instagram
Name: West LA Dreads
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Method(s) used: twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2010
Website/Page Link: West LA Dreads
Other contact details: info@westladreads.com
Name: Meshelle Melone
Location: Orange County, CA
Method(s) used: crochet hook
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: Cristiamccs@gmail.com
Name: Geardreads
Location: Chico, CA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2016
Website/Page link: Facebook
Name: Megan Hurst
Location: Corona, CA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet, extensions
Since: 2002
Website/Page link: Instagram @atomic.blonde
Other contact details: 951-265-2941
Name: Christina Runt Gutierrez
Location: Long Beach, CA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2007
Website/Page link: Instagram @corpus_callosum
Other contact details: dreadsbyrunt@yahoo.com
Name: Meshelle Melone
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Method(s) used: felting, root wrapping, wet set, crochet hook
Since: 2001
Website/Page link: Meshelle Melone
Other contact details: Facebook
Name: Sacred Locs
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Method(s) used: crochet
Since: 2010
Website/Page Link: Sacred Locs
Other contact details: Instagram
Name: West LA Dreads
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Method(s) used: twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2010
Website/Page Link: West LA Dreads
Other contact details: info@westladreads.com
Name: Meshelle Melone
Location: Orange County, CA
Method(s) used: crochet hook
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: Cristiamccs@gmail.com
Name: Victor Barreto
Location: Orange County, CA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: Barreto4veron@hotmail.com
Name: Selena Bahena
Location: Orange County, CA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: Barreto4veron@hotmail.com
Name: Selena Bahena
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2012
Website/Page link: Little-Monsters
Other contact details: Instagram @mermaidlife
Name: Raging Roots Studio
Location: Enfield, CT
Method(s) used: twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2010
Website/Page link: Raging Roots
Other contact details: Facebook
E-mail: ragingrootsstudio@gmail.com
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other Contact details: 1-(850)-291-1009
Name: Dollylocks
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook, extensions
Since: 2002
Website/Page link: Dollylocks
Other contact details: 727-643-1124
Name: Jo A. Roy
Location: Aragon, GA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: RubyBayGonya@aol.com
Name: Korey
Location: Kennesaw, Marietta, Acworth, GA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2009
Website/Page link: Facebook
Name: GSpot Hair Design
Location: Des Moines, IA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet, felting, wool temporary dreads
Since: 2000
Website/Page link: GSpot Hair Design
Name: GSpot Hair Design
Location: Iowa City, IA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet, felting, wool temporary dreads
Since: 2000
Website/Page link: GSpot Hair Design
Name: GSpot Hair Design
Location: Chicago, IL
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet, felting, wool temporary dreads
Since: 2000
Website/Page link: GSpot Hair Design
Name: Elkhart Dreadlocks
Location: Elkhart, IN
Method(s) used: crochet
Since: 2005
Website/Page link: Facebook
Name: Caleb Bell
Location: Evansville, IN
Method(s) used: twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2017
Other contact details: Caleb.grooming@gmail.com
Name: Luna Eversong
Location: South East, IN
Method(s) used: twist & rip, backcomb, crochet, extensions
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: nymm.suicide@gmail.com
Name: Nick Lewis
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Method(s) used: twist & rip, backcomb
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: nicklewis190@yahoo.com
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2012
Website/Page link: Little-Monsters
Other contact details: Instagram @mermaidlife
Name: Raging Roots Studio
Location: Enfield, CT
Method(s) used: twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2010
Website/Page link: Raging Roots
Other contact details: Facebook
E-mail: ragingrootsstudio@gmail.com
Name: Colby Neumeister
Location: Washington, DC
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook, latch hook
Since: 2014
Website: Colby Neumeister
Name: Brenda Watt
Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet, wool cap, root maintenance
Since: 2009
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: brendalwatt@aol.com
Name: Cassidy Stowell
Location: Pensacola, FLName: Brenda Watt
Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet, wool cap, root maintenance
Since: 2009
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: brendalwatt@aol.com
Name: Cassidy Stowell
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other Contact details: 1-(850)-291-1009
Name: Dollylocks
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook, extensions
Since: 2002
Website/Page link: Dollylocks
Other contact details: 727-643-1124
Name: Jo A. Roy
Location: Aragon, GA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: RubyBayGonya@aol.com
Name: Korey
Location: Kennesaw, Marietta, Acworth, GA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2009
Website/Page link: Facebook
Name: GSpot Hair Design
Location: Des Moines, IA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet, felting, wool temporary dreads
Since: 2000
Website/Page link: GSpot Hair Design
Name: GSpot Hair Design
Location: Iowa City, IA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet, felting, wool temporary dreads
Since: 2000
Website/Page link: GSpot Hair Design
Name: GSpot Hair Design
Location: Chicago, IL
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet, felting, wool temporary dreads
Since: 2000
Website/Page link: GSpot Hair Design
Name: Elkhart Dreadlocks
Location: Elkhart, IN
Method(s) used: crochet
Since: 2005
Website/Page link: Facebook
Name: Caleb Bell
Location: Evansville, IN
Method(s) used: twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2017
Other contact details: Caleb.grooming@gmail.com
Name: Luna Eversong
Location: South East, IN
Method(s) used: twist & rip, backcomb, crochet, extensions
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: nymm.suicide@gmail.com
Name: Nick Lewis
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Method(s) used: twist & rip, backcomb
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: nicklewis190@yahoo.com
Name: Drake BouttéLocation: Lafayette, LA
Method(s) used: backcomb
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Method(s) used: backcomb
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: hdrake11@yahoo.com
Name: Sarah Broskowitz
Location: Gardner, MA
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2012
Website/Page link: Instagram @Sarah_bee3
Other contact details: srh_leone@yahoo.com
Name: Dreadlock Central
Location: Washington DC / Baltimore MD
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Dreadlock Central
Other contact details: Facebook
Name: Vanna Eckmyre
Name: Meshelle Melone
Location: Detroit, MI
Method(s) used: felting, root wrapping, wet set, crochet hook
Since: 2001
Website/Page link: Meshelle Melone
Other contact details: Facebook
Location: Gardner, MA
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2012
Website/Page link: Instagram @Sarah_bee3
Other contact details: srh_leone@yahoo.com
Name: Dreadlock Central
Location: Washington DC / Baltimore MD
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Dreadlock Central
Other contact details: Facebook
Name: Vanna Eckmyre
Location: Corunna, MI
Method(s) Used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2007
Page: Facebook
Other Contact Details: Hagcraft@gmail.com
Method(s) Used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2007
Page: Facebook
Other Contact Details: Hagcraft@gmail.com
Name: Meshelle Melone
Location: Detroit, MI
Method(s) used: felting, root wrapping, wet set, crochet hook
Since: 2001
Website/Page link: Meshelle Melone
Other contact details: Facebook
Name: Those Lovely Locks
Location: Asheville, NC
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook, twist & coil, braidlocs
Since: 2015
Website/Page link: Those Lovely Locks
Other contact details: thoselovelylocks@yahoo.com
Name: HoldieLocks
Location: Morehead City, NC
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet hook
Since: 2008
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: holdenmaynorgoon@gmail.com
Name: Brandon Donathan
Location: Sanford, NC
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: Facebook
Name: Mirriam Warner
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip
Since: 2015
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: Warnermirriam@gmail.com
Name: Hand-Knotted
Location: Catskill, NY
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet hook
Since: 2015
Website/Page link: Hand-Knotted
Other contact details: Facebook
Name: Erika Deerman
Location: Akron, OH
Location: Asheville, NC
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook, twist & coil, braidlocs
Since: 2015
Website/Page link: Those Lovely Locks
Other contact details: thoselovelylocks@yahoo.com
Name: HoldieLocks
Location: Morehead City, NC
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet hook
Since: 2008
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: holdenmaynorgoon@gmail.com
Name: Brandon Donathan
Location: Sanford, NC
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: Facebook
Name: Mirriam Warner
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip
Since: 2015
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: Warnermirriam@gmail.com
Name: Hand-Knotted
Location: Catskill, NY
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet hook
Since: 2015
Website/Page link: Hand-Knotted
Other contact details: Facebook
Name: Erika Deerman
Location: Akron, OH
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook, extensions, comb outs
Since: 2010
Website/Page link: FacebookName: Manda Hill
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Method(s) used: twist & rip, crochet hook, extensions
Since: 2010
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: hill.mnd@gmail.com
Name: Aaron Brownfield
Location: East Liverpool, OH
Method(s) used: backcomb
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: GuitarGod423@yahoo.com
Name: Jozee Huber
Location: Lima, OH
Method(s) Used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: dreadsandbeats@gmail.com
Name: Ashley & Nicholas Kellar
Location: Warren, OH
Method(s) Used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2010
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: ashleykellar0623@gmail.com
Name: Jozee Huber
Location: Lima, OH
Method(s) Used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: dreadsandbeats@gmail.com
Name: Ashley & Nicholas Kellar
Location: Warren, OH
Method(s) Used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2010
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: ashleykellar0623@gmail.com
Name: Elizabeth jackson
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Method(s) used: twist & rip
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: N/a
Other contact details: Elizabethjackson8690@gmail.com
Name: Grateful Dreads
Location: Medford, OR
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2010
Name: Lisa Zielinski
Location: Portland/Gresham, OR
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet hook
Since: 2011
Website: Worldlee Locks
Name: Stevie Rae Žugaj
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2013
Email: mermaidsvein@yahoo.com
Name: John Human
Location: Lancaster County, PA
Method(s) used: root rubbing, needle-and-thread, crochet hook
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: N/a
Other contact details: 717-681-8155 or 717-965-4442
Name: Nnobi's Natural Nack
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet, latch hook
Since: 2000
Website/Page link: Instagram
Other contact details: 1-215-844-8680
Name: Rebel Rebel Organic Hair
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet
Since: 2008
Website/Page link: Rebel Rebel Organic Hair
Other contact details: (267) 858-0964
Name: Ashley Briggs
Location: Beaufort, SC
Method(s) used: twist & rip
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: abriggs36@gmail.com
Name: Killian Johnson
Location: Beaufort, SC
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: grizzydog14@yahoo.com
Name: Jake Matlock
Location: Gallatin, TN
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: matlock.jake5@gmail.com
Method(s) used: twist & rip
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: abriggs36@gmail.com
Name: Killian Johnson
Location: Beaufort, SC
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: n/a
Other contact details: grizzydog14@yahoo.com
Name: Jake Matlock
Location: Gallatin, TN
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: matlock.jake5@gmail.com
Name: Megan Loope
Location: Nashville, TN
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip
Since: 2011
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: dreadedmeganlou@gmail.com
Name: Dani
Location: Tullahoma, TN
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2012
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: ryder.dani@gmail.com
Name: Julianne
Location: Austin area, TX
Method(s) used:
Since: 2016
Name: Liz
Location: Bastrop (Austin area), TX
Method(s) used: hook, wrap, twist
Since: 2001
Website/Page link: Dreadlock Studio
Name: Dread House
Location: Edinburg, TX
Methods used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2016
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: dreadhousestylist@gmail.com
Name: Fairen
Location: Houston, TX
Methods used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: fairen.childs@yahoo.com
Name: Suzanne Martin
Location: San Antonio, TX
Method(s) used: backcomb, crochet hook
Since: 2012
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: sweetelfey@Gmail.com
Name: Rosa Keith
Location: Hampton, VAName: Rosa Keith
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip, latch hook
Since: 2012
Website: Facebook
Other contact details: dreadlockin4life@gmail.com
Name: Sarah Coffin
Location: Bellingham, WA
Method(s) used: backcomb, twist & rip
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: wickedly_esoteric@yahoo.com
Name: Wild By Design
Location: Mount Vernon, WA
Method(s) used: lace hook
Since: 2008
Website/Page link: Wild By Design
Other contact details: 757-603-3904
Methods used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: revelllj@uwec.edu
Name: Brittany Mighall
Location: La Crosse, WI
Methods used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: Facebook
Name: Luke Revello
Location: Altoona, WIMethods used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2014
Website/Page link: Facebook
Other contact details: revelllj@uwec.edu
Name: Brittany Mighall
Location: La Crosse, WI
Methods used: backcomb, twist & rip, crochet
Since: 2013
Website/Page link: Facebook
This list is constantly being added to and updated. If you would like to add your details email your:
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Please note: I will not list dreadmakers who use wax.
