INSTALLATION IS SIMILAR:
Single-ended (SE) – one dread/braid/lock with a single end and a loop at the top for installation.
• Best choice for a lighter install, and especially recommended for the hairline and temples if your hair there is thinner (the rest of the head can be done with doubles).
• A full head set usually consists of 70–80 singles, so installation takes about 1.5× more time compared to doubles.
• If you want to extend your own dreads, you’ll need singles (cutting doubles in half is not recommended).
Double-ended (DE) – one piece with two ends, folded in the middle, so it looks like two strands when installed — but it’s still one piece, not two separate ones.
• Creates more volume and covers your natural roots better, making the style look thicker.
• A full head set usually consists of 45–50 doubles, so they install faster — but weigh more than a full set of singles.
• Not suitable for extending your own hair, since cutting doubles will often ruin the texture (especially curls).
On the picture below you can see the difference between Single-ended and Double-ended.
LENGTH you choose when ordering:
SE – length of single dread;
DE – length of each side (when folded in half).
A video of the installation – you can see in our Instagram or Facebook!
It doesn’t matter if the set consists of dreads, or with braids, or/and curls, double or single ended – the installation is the same
• INSTAGRAM self-installation video DOUBLE and SINGLE
• FACEBOOK self-installation video DOUBLE and SINGLE
Also, we made a special post – where we write locticians from all over the world who are ready to install your dreadlocks if you can’t/won’t do it yourself!
If there is no master from the city/country you need – you can write your comment with your location and the loctician will contact you himself!
CHECK IT HERE
The installation technique shown in the previous paragraph – makes it possible to install dreadlocks in any length of your own hair.
Even if your hair is below the waist – the “braided part” of your hair will be at most up to the length of your shoulders.
For whole head you need:
• Dreads, Dreads+Braids, Dreads+Braids+curls, Brushable curls, Rapunzel ends – 45-50 double OR 70-80 single.
• Non-brushable Curls only – 50-60 double OR 80-95 single.
Thick hair (no matter type of hairstyle) – 55-60 double or 90-100 single.
Mohawk/undercut/partial installation – YOU CAN SEE IN THE PICTURES
You can see in the picture
If you install dreadlocks only at the crown, then the length will look shorter by 4-6 inches, since the length of the dreadlocks in the photo is measured from the bottom of the head.
We have different textures – crochet, bumpy-textured, curls;
and 2 kinds of sets/hair that can be brushed – brushable curls and rapunzel.
Here is our standard thickness and lengths.
But we can do any – If you need thicker/thinner or longer/shorter than specified, write to us BEFORE placing the order (price may change)
Crochet – knitting by crochet. They are smooth and tidy.
Thickness (diameter) 0.3-0.35 inches (7-9 mm).
With wispy/loose ends (hair at the ends).
This hair turn into dreadlocks after 3-7 days of wearing. This hair is synthetic, they will MATURE (dreading themselves).
STANDARD LENGHT – any, up to 26-28 inches (you can choose the desired length in the product).
If needed longer – we can make any length, but it will be more expensive. Email us.
Bumpy-textured – knitting by crochet also! But specially created lumpy texture – as much as possible resemble dreadlocks made from own hair.
Lighter by weight than regular crochet dreads.
At the same time, they are incredibly soft (just like wool), and amazingly voluminous!
Slightly curved, different thickness (0.3 inch in the narrowest places, 0.5-0.6 inch in the widest places).
Most similar to dreadlocks made of your own hair.
STANDARD LENGHT:
with wispy/loose ends – any, up to 26-28 inches (you can choose the desired length in the product).
with lux ends – up to 22-24 inches.
Dreads with hair at the ends (loose ends, LUX ends) – this hair turn into dreadlocks after 3-7 days of wearing. This hair is synthetic, they will MATURE (dreading themselves).
If needed longer – we can make any length, but it will be more expensive. Email us.
Curls (regular) – have a non-long dreadede part on the base (which you will use to install in your hair), and a long part of curly hair.
If double curls: one side is just curls, the other side has a short dreaded part.
The lightest type of material!
But requires a little care.
After 3-7 days of wearing they just become “curly dreadlocks”. This hair is synthetic, they will MATURE (dreading themselves).
STANDARD LENGHT – any, up to 27-30 inches (you can choose the desired length in the product).
If set mixed, with dreads and/or braids – up to 22-24 inches with lux, 27-30 with loose ends.
If needed longer – we can make any length, but it will be more expensive. Email us.
Brushable curls and Rapunzel locs look similar visually, but Rapunzel’s ends are 2.5 times thicker!
Brushable Curls – roots dreaded or braided! Similar to regular curls, but the wave is smoother and can be brushed!
If double – dreaded/braided both sides! In the “Brushable Curls” version, if double ended – we do not make a one-sided dreaded section, as in regular curls, because in this case they will become very tangled if decorations and braids are added.
You can see the difference in the photos below, and the name and description of the set always states if the curls in it are brushable (they are specifically in a separate section BRUSHABLE CURLS on the website).
They have a non-long dreadlock part on the base (which you will use to install in your hair), and a long part of curly hair.
The lightest type of material!
But requires a little care.
STANDARD LENGHT – you can choose the desired length in the product from 3 options: 14-15 inches (short) | 18-19 (mid-back) | 22-23 inches (2-3 inches below the waist).
Rapunzel ends – its dreads and braids with long luxury ends “Rapunzel”, Made of special high-temperature fiber.
If double – dreaded/braided both sides!
Thickness (diameter) 0.3-0.4 inches (7-10 mm).
Can be brushed, curled and straightened! If you want them to stay that way (wavy/curly), without being able to straighten them, just don’t brush them once during use!
And just like curls, they’ll mature!
Rapunzel ends – requires a little care.
STANDARD LENGHT – depends on the color, specified in each product.
Usually up to 20-23 inches curled (if you straighten them – they are 2-4 inches longer);
But there are also sets that only come in lengths up to 18-22 inches curled.
You can also choose a shorter length!
YOU CAN SEE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE PICTURES
Crochet dreads – with wispy/loose ends (hair at the ends).
Bumpy-textured – 2 types of ends : loose ends OR lux ends.
Bumpy-textured with wispy/loose ends
Bumpy-textured with LUX ends – the ends are thick, wavy
Curls (regular) – 2 options: curls only, or add curls to a set of dreadlocks (any texture) and braids.
Curls only
Curls (regular) with dreads with braids
Brushable curls
Rapunzel ends
The sets are decorated as shown in the item photos — decorations vary by set and may include several braids (regular and styled), threads, feathers, beads, and charms.
Customization at no extra cost:
– Changing the color of the decorations (e.g. replacing gold charms with silver, or turquoise threads with white)
– Adding or removing feathers
– Adding or removing braids from the set (within the standard amount)
You can simply add this information in the comment section of your order.
Many sets also offer an option to change the style of decorations — for example, switching from Witch to Boho.
Examples of different decoration styles can be seen across 500+ sets available on our website.
Decorations
Each set includes decorations on approximately 15–25% of the dreadlocks ordered.
⚠️ Please note: almost all product photos show full head sets (the exact quantity is listed in each item description) — 45 double-ended or 70 single-ended dreads. The amount of jewelry shown corresponds to a full set.
If you order a smaller quantity (10–20–30 pieces), the number of decorations will also be proportionally smaller (still 15–25% of the set).
For example: 15–25% on 10 pieces is about 4.5 times fewer decorations than on 45 pieces.
Accent Sets
If you want a small set (not a full head) but with a higher proportion of decorated pieces, this is called an Accent Set — and the price will be higher.
Styled Braids
Styled braids (e.g. fishtail, butterfly) take several times longer to make than dreads, regular braids, or curls. That’s why only a few are always included in sets (as shown in the product photos).
The number is also proportional: if a full set shows 2 fishtail braids and you order half a set, there will be 1 fishtail braid.
We can add more styled braids on request — this will affect the price (see [custom orders FAQ]).
Important
Any changes that increase the cost of a set (extra jewelry, Accent Sets, or additional styled braids) must be discussed before placing your order, so we can issue an additional invoice.
If you leave such a request only in the order comments (without prior agreement), we will contact you and send an invoice.
📧 Please note: We cannot process customization consultations via social media messages. The final order is always placed on the website, and if the discussion is held only on Instagram/Facebook, there is no guarantee we can link it to your actual order (names often don’t match, or accounts change).
For clarity and to avoid mistakes, please always send customization details by email basiliskhairs@gmail.com.
Yes, of course!
We can make ANY sets — any color, length, or thickness.
But this must always be discussed before placing the order. (You cannot simply write in the comments “replace the color with …”, as every custom order requires clarification.)
We already have over 500 sets on our website — the largest selection of handmade dreadlocks available online. In almost all cases, what you’re looking for can already be found there. Ordering from existing sets does not change the price or production time.
If, after carefully checking all sets, you still haven’t found what you want, we can make a custom order. Please note:
– The price will be higher (due to additional consultation time and complexity of production).
– The production time will be longer (up to 7 weeks, depending on the order and our workload).
Even if your change seems small, it still increases the production time — sometimes even without changing the price.
Situations where the price will definitely increase:
– Many colors used in one set
– Hand-mixed or custom-made color blends
– Complex gradients / unusual length transitions
– More decorations than standard (see [decorations FAQ])
– Longer-than-standard sets (standard length for each type is listed [here])
– Extra thick dreads (harder to make, require more fiber, increase shipping weight/costs)
– If you want more styled braids (e.g. fishtail, butterfly) than normally included (see [decorations & braids FAQ])
Because consultations on custom sets often take as much time as their production, such sets cannot cost the same as standard ones on the site.
📧 Important: All consultations for custom orders are done only via email.
We cannot conduct full consultations in social media messages, because the final order is always placed on the website, and there is no direct connection between your social media profile and your order. Very often names don’t match, accounts get changed, or it becomes impossible to trace the conversation. To avoid mistakes and confusion, please always contact us by email for custom requests.
We have prepared a very detailed FAQ with photos and explanations — please read it first. It will help you describe exactly what you are looking for and avoid unnecessary delays.
To help us respond quickly and fully, please include all key details in your very first email:
Quantity of pieces (https://basiliskhairs.com/ufaq/3)
Type: double-ended, single-ended, or a mix (https://basiliskhairs.com/ufaq/1)
Texture: Please send a link to a set you like by texture, or check the description of different textures here: https://basiliskhairs.com/ufaq/5
Length in inches or cm (https://basiliskhairs.com/ufaq/4)
Decoration style & colors (e.g. Witch, Boho, Viking, Forest, etc.)
– You can also include a link to a set on our website that you like as a decoration reference.
– If there’s anything that is a must-have (for example, turquoise ribbons or pearls) or something you definitely don’t want (for example, gold charms or feathers), please make sure to mention it as well.HAIR COLOR REFERENCE
– The easiest and most reliable way is to find the color directly on our website. We have the largest palette of handmade dread sets worldwide, so if you don’t see the color there — it doesn’t exist in synthetic hair as a ready option.
– Many sets on our website already contain unique shades that we created by hand and that are available only from us.
– Links to our sets are always the most preferred option, since our photos show the colors true-to-life (taken in daylight, without filters).If you are absolutely sure you cannot find the shade on the website, we may be able to mix it by hand — but in that case, you must send us clear references:
– If it’s an unusual color (not a simple solid one like black), attach 1–3 clear photos in natural daylight, or a clear Pinterest reference.
– If sending photos of your own hair, make sure the shade looks realistic.
– Please do not use abstract labels like “level 1/2” — synthetic hair does not correspond to hair dye charts. We need a clear visual reference, and the easiest way is still to find this color directly on our website.If you want multiple colors:
– You can include a link to the set you like on our website as a color distribution reference.
OR
Please specify how you want them distributed:
– Solid: half of the set in one color, half in another.
– Solid: 2/3 of the set in one color, 1/3 in another.
– Ombre: from which color to which.
– Mixed: solid, ombre.
– Any clarifications that will help us complete your order correctly
If you need the set by a specific date:
– Indicate the exact date you need to receive it.
– Include your city, postal code, and country.
Please note: To calculate the cost and give you an accurate answer about your custom set, we will need all of the above information.
That’s why it is necessary to include everything in your very first email — without quantity, texture, and length we cannot confirm whether a color request is possible.
Some blends are available only for specific textures, and some are made of so many mixed shades that they cannot reasonably be produced in very small amounts.
For example: asking if we can make “10 pieces in this custom color” may not be possible — but the same blend can absolutely be made as a full set if needed.
📌 Detailed explanations for all points can be found in our FAQ and across 500+ sets on the website — please review them first.
A complete first email saves time for both you and us, and helps us calculate the price and production time more accurately (these may increase for complex requests — e.g., many colors, extra styled braids, or more decorations than standard).
Yes, we can make custom clip-ins and ponytails.
They’re a great way to try a new color or style without committing to a full set — quick, easy, and versatile.
👉 First, please check our clip-ins and ponytails section.
Many ready options may already match what you’re looking for.
If you don’t find the right one, please choose a set on our website that you like by colors and texture, and then send us the following information:
Which set you chose — link or screenshot.
Length — you can select from the lengths listed in the set you’ve chosen.
Quantity — clip-ins or ponytail:
– Small clip-ins: how many pieces you want (minimum order is 4).
– Ponytail with elastic: how many ponytails (usually 1, but can be more).
– Large clip-in (full head replacement): indicate if you need a big clip-in.Decoration style — please specify the style (e.g. Witch, Boho, Viking) or send a reference photo.
About colors
Since clip-ins and ponytails include fewer pieces, we can’t add as many blended shades or “one of each” like in a full set. Usually, they are made with up to 3 colors.
That’s why we recommend choosing sets that already have 2–3 colors — this way, you’ll know exactly how your clip-ins or ponytail will look.
If you choose a set with 7 shades, we would need to remove several of them, and the accessory will naturally look different from the full set photos.
Please note: if you select Brushable curls or Rapunzel locs in a RAINBOW COLOR, this fiber itself is rainbow, and it counts as one single color, not multiple.
About decorations
Decorations and styled braids shown in full sets are distributed across the entire set.
For clip-ins or ponytails, there are fewer pieces, so there will also be fewer decorations and fewer braids included.
The decoration style (or no decorations at all) does not affect the price — simply send us a screenshot or link to a set you like for decorations.
The approximate number of decorations included in different types of clip-ins and ponytails can also be seen in the [clip-ins & ponytails section] of our website.
About price
Prices for different types of clip-ins and ponytails can be found in the [clip-ins & ponytails section] of our website.
The cost depends on:
– how many clip-ins you order,
– whether the ponytail is made fully of dreads/braids, or has a mix with curls,
– or if it’s dreads and braids with curly ends.
Just choose the style you need — the price is shown right away.
If you choose a set from the website as a base but want to make changes (e.g. replace a color, request a different length), the price will increase.
Production time
Production time for clip-ins and ponytails is the same as for any other sets on the website (listed in each product).
Final note
We don’t select colors based on your photos. For clip-ins and ponytails, the color doesn’t need to match your hair exactly — they are accessory pieces, not a full-head install.
With over 500 sets on our website, covering every possible shade and texture, you’ll definitely find a base that works for your clip-ins or ponytail.
📧 Important: All consultations for custom orders are done only via email.
We cannot conduct full consultations in social media messages, because the final order is always placed on the website, and there is no direct connection between your social media profile and your order. Very often names don’t match, accounts get changed, or it becomes impossible to trace the conversation. To avoid mistakes and confusion, please always contact us by email for custom requests.
We receive hundreds of social media messages every day, and it’s not possible to safely manage custom orders via Instagram or Facebook. Messages get lost, accounts may change, and conversations on social media cannot be reliably linked to an order placed on our website — which creates a high risk of mistakes.
📧 All custom order consultations are handled only via email basiliskhairs@gmail.com.
Email keeps everything in one place and connected to your order, so we can guarantee accuracy, keep records of decisions, and avoid confusion.
🔒 Data protection & identity verification:
We cannot provide order details or make changes based solely on social media messages. Even if you provide an order number, and even if the name shown in your profile matches the name on the order — social networks allow anyone to choose any display name. Very often people contact us with completely different names, and we have no way of knowing if it is really you or someone trying to impersonate you. To protect your personal data and your order information, we only confirm or provide details about existing orders via email.
If you have a question about an order that has already been placed, you must write from the same email address used when placing the order. (Even better if you reply directly to your order confirmation email — it already contains details of what you ordered, where it’s being shipped, and the expected delivery time.)
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALL SETS:
I. WASH / SWIM
They can and should be washed, all types of sets that you can buy in our store!
Wash your hair no more than once a week.
It helps if you mix some your regular shampoo with water – Dilute shampoo in proportions of 1 (shampoo) to 5-10 (water). And then pour it over your head and lather, concentrating on the scalp.
You don’t need to worry too much about washing the dreads themselves, because they are made of synthetic fiber and don’t really attract oil and dust.
Don’t rub with a towel after washing.
You can dive or swim – both in the sea/ocean and in the pool!
One installation – is enough for 2-3 months.
Depends only on the growth rate of your own hair!
All our sets – reusable, a set can be used several times, each time for 2-3 months.
These are safe dreadlocks, your hair will be fine!
II. YOU DON`T NEED TO USE OIL
We do not recommend using oils, they are only needed for curls made of cheap materials – so that these oils slightly glue low-quality cheap fluffy hair.
But in addition to gluing, the use of oils leads to faster and stronger contamination of the hairstyle – since oil not only glues the hairs, but also dust and dirt stick to it.
We use only premium materials for production. You do not need to use oil!
III. OUR SETS DON`T NEED DETOX
We only use the highest quality materials and hair for production, they are not coated with chemicals.
Detox is only needed for cheap materials (and sets made from them), we do not use such materials at all.
We make all our sets with clean hands, clean tools, in a clean smoke-free studio, but we still wash and dry each set before shipping so that they are completely ready for installation when the package arrives.
SEPARATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EACH TYPE (in addition to the general I, II, III):
1. DREADLOCKS MAINTENANCE.
No special care for dreadlocks and braids – not required!
2. CURLS MAINTENANCE.
During the first two weeks after installation, 1-2 times a day, you need to separate them from each other with wet hands!
This is necessary for the natural formation of curly dreadlocks. Then they just become “curly dreadlocks” / they will MATURE – and no further special care is needed.
Be sure to braid in 1-2 braids at night.
Don’t brush your curls!
Washing, drying for CURLS – all as with dreadlocks (described above).
3. BRUSHABLE CURLS MAINTENANCE.
You need to gently separate the curls with wet hands every day.
Brush them at least 2–3 times a week using a soft brush without beads on the tips. Always start brushing from the ends and slowly work your way up. A detangling spray is very helpful.
Never use oils – they glue the fibers together and damage the curls.
You can periodically use any softening spray – it helps keep the material softer and smoother.
To reduce tangling during sleep, it’s best to braid them into 1–2 loose braids at night, or at least tie them into a low ponytail.
If you want them to stay wavy/curly and don’t plan to brush them – they will visually look almost the same – simply avoid brushing them during wear. In this case, you can also use a small amount of curly-hair products made for natural curls – they help the curls keep their shape and stay slightly clumped.
And just like other synthetic non-brushable curls, they will “mature” over time.
Washing, drying – all as with dreadlocks (described above).
For brushable curls – it is better to use a hair mask or conditioner during every wash.
Keep away DREADS, BRAIDS AND CURLS from high temperatures – Hair dryer-can’t be used!
Never use a curling wand or flat iron for regular dreads/braids/curls!
They are made of a different material, NOT like locs with RAPUNZEL ends!
4. LOCS WITH RAPUNZEL ENDS – MAINTENANCE.
If you want them to always have their hair loose:
Brush them with a comb every day!
And at least 3-4 times a week – using any hair detangling spray.
You can use a curling wand or a flat iron for the RAPUNZEL ends!
STRAIGHTEN or CURL them at any time!
If you want them to stay that way (wavy/curly), without being able to straighten them, just don’t brush them once during use!
And just like curls, they’ll mature!
Be sure to braid in 1-2 braids at night.
Washing for RAPUNZEL ends – all as with dreadlocks (described above).
Hair dryer-can’t be used!
5. CARING FOR DECORATIONS (jewelry, beads, feathers)
Hair dryer-can’t be used for dreads!
But feathers (if your set contains them) – you can dry them with a hair dryer and they will be as good as new!
Beads and jewelry in your set may darken over time from the use of water, or darken from dust – but there is no need to do anything specifically with them, and there is no need to remove them for the time of washing.
You can always clean them, the same way you clean any tarnished jewelry.
Or replace them with new ones.
One installation is enough for 2-3 months. Depends only on the growth rate of your own hair!
All our dreads – reusable, a set of dreadlocks can be used several times, each time for 2-3 months.
These safe synthetic dreads are designed not to harm your natural hair when installed properly.
We use only high-quality synthetic hair and professional materials.
– Kanekalon — a completely hypoallergenic fiber, used for our standard dreads and braids.
– Premium brushable fiber — used for our Brushable curls and Rapunzel locs. Unlike kanekalon, this fiber can be brushed, curled, and styled just like natural hair.
Important to know
During the first week after installation, because of scalp sensitivity or too much tension when attaching the dreads, you may experience slight itching or redness. This is not an allergy, and it usually normalizes within a couple of days.
Clean & safe production
All of our products are made in a smoke-free studio, with clean hands and tools. After production, each set is carefully washed and dried before shipping, so it arrives fully ready for installation.
No detox needed
Our sets do not need detox. We only use the highest quality fibers and materials, which are not coated with chemicals.
“Detox” is only necessary for cheap synthetic hair (and sets made from it) — we never use such materials.
In our instagram and Facebook and you can see how it looks on customers: www.instagram.com/Basilisk_Hairs/
The saved stories are at the top of account (highlights),
5 highlights with customers (customers 1, customers 2, 3, 4. 5).
There are 100 photos and videos of our customers in each!
All of our products are HANDMADE & MADE TO ORDER.
Production time – depends on our workload at the moment, and ranges from 10 to 20 business days (not including weekends. That’s from 2 to 4 calendar weeks).
Update November 14, 2025 – the production time for all orders placed on or after November 14 is 3 weeks.
For orders placed before November 14, the production time remains 4–5 weeks.
ETA that you see during checkout when placing an order on the site – shows the actual time when you will receive your order!
The same time you see in your order confirmation, which you receive by e-mail after placing your order.
Custom orders: we have over 500 sets on our website, everything you can imagine! This is the largest selection of handmade dreadlocks available on the internet.
Before contacting us about a custom order, make sure you have looked through everything, and if you still haven’t found what you want, we can make a custom order, but the price will most likely be higher, and the production time will change up to 7 weeks, depending on the complexity of the order and our workload and availability for consultations.
The only exceptions are items from the “READY TO SHIP” sections – these items are also handmade, but they are ready and will ship within 1-3 business days.
Section is constantly updated, both – sets of dreadlocks and accessories!
Handmade production time does not include shipping!
Delivery time will depend on the destination country and the postal service. Approximate delivery times.
ETA (Estimated time of arrival = production + shipping) – you can see by adding the product to cart and selecting your country and type of delivery.
To be fair, we always ship the first order that was placed first.
We have urgent production (1 week) – for an additional charge.
This does not mean that we are changing the order of placing orders, it means that one of our team members – agrees to lose the day off for this surcharge and make your order in his free time.
This does not affect the quality of the dreadlocks, and the master does this on his own initiative.
Due to the fact that the number of weekends that masters are willing to spend on work is limited, the RUSH ORDER option is not always available.
If you need urgent production – you need to contact us before placing an order, only by email (not on social networks).
Also, in the section – “READY TO SHIP” – these are already made dreadlocks, which ship within a couple of days, without extra charge. WE ALSO HAVE EXPRESS SHIPPING – you can choose it in your shopping cart BEFORE you pay.
YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE – PAYMENT & DELIVERY
YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE – PAYMENT & DELIVERY
Please read the information provided by the link: https://basiliskhairs.com/returns_exchanges