Dreadlocks — Wash, Twist & Style
Washed, sectioned, retwisted and finished in the style you want.
161 Long Street · Cape Town
KhosmanDreads
Starting locs, maintaining them, and repairing them — with gentle techniques that protect your roots and your scalp.
Services
From first coil to full crown.
Eight services, all done in the chair by hand. Not sure which one you need? Book a free consultation and we’ll talk it through.
Dreadlocks — Wash & Crochet
Washed, then tightened by crochet hook rather than twisting.
Dreadlocks Coloring
Colour applied to established locs.
Dreadlocks Extension
Added length, matched to the locs you already have.
Dreadlocks Repair
Thinning, splitting and broken locs rebuilt by hand.
Dreadlocks Treatment
A conditioning treatment for the scalp and the locs.
Microlocks
Fine locs, installed and maintained.
Sisterlocks
Fine, uniform locs, precisely parted.
The chair
Hands you can trust your hair to.
Khosi Dlamini
Head Dread Loctician
I’m a passionate loctician with years of experience caring for and styling dreadlocks. Since 2019, I’ve helped clients achieve healthy, beautiful locs using careful and precise techniques. Whether starting your loc journey or maintaining them, I provide professional service with skill and care.
Read our storyOur products
Care. Maintain. Elevate.
What we use in the chair, available to take home.
Best with 50ml growth oil
Hydrating Mist — 200ml
Hydrates, moisturises & softens
Sold separately & in pairs
Growth Oil — 50ml
Rejuvenates, strengthens & grows
Best with 30ml growth oil
Hydrating Mist — 100ml
Hydrates, moisturises & softens
Sold separately & in pairs
Growth Oil — 30ml
Rejuvenates, strengthens & grows
Available in-store — visit us to get yours
Testimonials
Straight from the chair.
4.9 from 93 Google reviews
“The best Long Street has to offer”
I have been with Khosman for almost two years and I can honestly say he is the best Long Street has to offer. He has nurtured my locs journey and always provided me an amazing service.
“Dreads stay perfectly in shape”
Khosi is great! His work is amazing, also for non-african hair, dreads stay perfectly in shape and he’s being delicate and it doesn’t hurt too much. Can only recommend going if you need a touch up whilst in CT!
“He treats your locks like they’re his own”
He’s not just incredibly skilled, but also friendly, understanding, and creative. You can really tell he loves what he does — he treats your locks like they’re his own!
Questions
Before you book.
The time it takes depends on your hair length, texture, and the method used (e.g. twist, crochet, backcombing). On average, it can take 2 to 6 hours to start a full head of dreads.
No, you don’t need to cut your hair. In fact, the longer your hair, the more styling options you’ll have. We can start locs with most hair lengths starting from around 3 inches.
We recommend retwisting or maintenance every 4–6 weeks to keep your locs neat and healthy. Maintenance also depends on your hair type and how fast it grows.
Absolutely. Clean hair locks faster. We use residue-free shampoo and can guide you on how to properly wash and dry your locs to avoid buildup or mildew.
There are several methods—two-strand twist, comb coil, crochet, interlocking, and backcombing. The best method depends on your hair texture, length, and your style goals. We offer free consultations to help you choose.