The dread braiding method is when you section off your hair and braid it and then leave it alone until the loose hairs come out and they turn into dreadlocks.

It will take about a year for the dreads to form and lock up.

Just washing, waxing, and palm rolling.

Yes, you can get extensions with the dread braiding method. This is probably the best method to get extensions with.

How long is the dreading process? And how long until my dreads look like dreads?

Dread Braiding- it can take 1-5 hours to braid your hair depending on how long your hair is. It can take anywhere from a year to three for the braids to turn into dreads and lock up.