Salons usually charge between $100 & $400 to make dreads. IMPORTANT! Many salons say that they do know how to make dreadlocks, but few really do. They will just put your hair in twist and cover it with gel and call them dreads and charge you $200. The best thing to do is decide which method you would like to start your dreads with, print it, and call around. Just take the directions to the salon and tell them THIS IS HOW I WANT THEM DONE! and see if they can do it. If not, try another salon, you will be able to find one that can make the dreads the way you want them.

You could use gel and put twist in your hair. Or you could add loomed dreads to your hair. Or make silky dreads.

There are a couple herbs you can take to make your hair grow fast
1. Horsetail- the is the most effective one
2. Salmon oil
3. Vitamin E

You can see pictures of dreadlocks in the pictures section of this site or on the Knatty Dread site.

I haven't had a problem with getting a job. But I'm in fashion design, so most people expect me to look different. As long as you go in with a positive attitude, nice clothes, and don't live in a close-minded town you shouldn't have too much of a problem. Sometimes, when I first meet people they have this idea that I am a drug using, problem causing, antisocial person, but then I talk to them and they loosen up and find out that I am not what they thought. The key is, don't take offense and jump on them with anger, realize that you are more open-minded then they are, and show them that you are a great person, with an awesome personality. You might have more of a problem if you were in real estate or something where first impressions and clean-cut people are important. You should check out the book Don't Worry, Be NAPPY! How To Grow Dreadlocks In America And Still Get Everything You WANT!