Om RastasDreadlocks · Lisbon

Dreadlock maintenance

Hair grows and the root opens up. Maintenance closes that growth, works loose hair back in and returns each lock to the shape it had on day one.

Back view of very long blonde dreadlocks with adornments

What a maintenance session covers

We work the root of every lock to bring in the new growth, separate locks that have started to merge, integrate loose strands along the body of each lock and finish tips that have opened.

It is also when we assess the bigger picture: locks that have become too heavy, tension spots on the scalp, weak points worth reinforcing before they break.

How often

It depends on how fast your hair grows and on the type of locks you have. As a reference, two to four maintenance sessions a year cover most cases.

You do not need to wait until it looks bad. Regular short sessions are faster, cheaper and better for your hair than one big intervention every two years.

Frequently asked questions

Do you maintain dreadlocks made elsewhere?

Yes, gladly. We ask for a photo first to understand the technique used — if there is wax or glue involved we will tell you honestly what can be done.

Should I wash my hair before coming?

Yes. Come with clean, fully dry hair, without oils or creams. It makes a real difference to the result.

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Client in profile with long blonde dreadlocks made at Om Rastas

Dreadlock installation

Dreadlocks made from scratch in your own hair, by crochet needle, no chemicals.

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Dreadlocks being worked on, spread over the studio chair mid-session

Dreadlock repair

Rescuing broken locks, thin bases and badly made work.

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Inside the Om Rastas studio in Santa Apolónia, Lisbon, with mirrors and chairs

Dreadlock removal

Taking locks apart patiently, saving as much hair as possible.

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Close-up of tererés and adornments: coloured thread, glass beads, feathers and metal pieces

Tererés

Colourful thread-wrapped braids, for days or for months.

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Let's talk about your hair

Send us a message on Instagram with a photo of your hair and what you have in mind. We reply with a plan, the timing and a quote.

Bookings and quotes are handled by direct message on Instagram.

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