IcyDreads

Plasticface01

2010-11-24T03:09:00.000-08:00

Hey, long time no see! I´ve got some new photos for you. It´s the start of a new series called Plasticface. Rannveig Funderud is modelling, and MiaRegine is the photographer.

Shoot with Mia Regine.

2010-05-07T07:25:00.000-07:00

Taken in Oslo. Thanks a lot to Mia Regine for photographing and coming up with the great idea, and thank you very much to Jen for doing the make up. The lovely models are Jen Obscene, Linn Frøyna, ..and myself.

07thMay2010|1700(GMT+2)

2010-05-06T13:41:00.000-07:00

About IcyDreads

2010-03-29T06:56:00.000-07:00

IcyDreads is based i Norway, and currently only ships within this country. It is run by one person, Rannveig Funderud and I have been making dreads for a few years now.

IcyDreads offers:

Handmade synthetic dreads, double ended(DE) and single ended(SE)
Dread falls
Dread wigs(NEW)

Everything is custom made, just for you. I prefer prepayment.

I take orders by mail, lilleblack@live.no. If you have any questions not answered by the FAQ, please let me know so I can improve it.

How to wear dread falls

2010-02-26T01:22:00.000-08:00

Dread falls is an even more temporary way to wear your dreads. You take them in and out each day you want to have awesome hair. It takes only a few minutes and is very easy.

You need:

One or two pieces of dread falls
A head with hair, set up in one or two buns on the top
A piece of string to secure the hair buns from the weight of the dreads

This is your hair.Put it up in two buns and try to place them as high on your head as you can.
Use a piece of string(I used a spare dread because it was the closest thing to a piece of string I could find at the time) to secure the buns from falling apart from the weight of the dreads.
The string should be tight, and tied around in an 8-shape.
Tie the dread like this, with the dreads falling over you face and the knot in the back. Do this with both of the falls, flip them over. Use a few minutes to adjust, and you are finished!
Some people prefer to also use a head band to hide their own hair. Please e-mail me if you want this tutorial to be improved in any way.

Tutorials

2010-02-23T01:45:00.000-08:00

Depending on you natural hairs length you should choose one of these methods to install your dreads:

Double Ended dreads - For those with long hair(10cm-) UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Double Ended dreads - For those with short hair(3-10cm) UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Braiding in Single Ended Dreads(5cm-) UNDER CONSTRUCTION
How to wear dread falls
For those with dread locks

Tutorial: How to do dreads on dreads

2010-02-16T00:40:00.001-08:00

To install synthetic dreads on real dreads is very easy.
You need:

Dreadlocks on your head

Synthetic dreads with loops in the end(SE).

Small rubber elastics

Hands

Here is your dread and the dread.

Pull the dread through the loop, all the way to your scalp.
Secure with a rubber band. Repeat as many times as desired. THAT'S IT!

Note that the synthetic dreads won't cover your own dreads, they are merely a supplement. You can choose any length, any colour and any amount to make your head look even more awesome than it was before.

More pics

2010-02-15T23:48:00.000-08:00

Iik, the FAQ-section is huge. I'll try to hide the wall of text with some nice photos!

I have gotten a lot better with the taking pictures of finished orders. Also, I got some photos taken by Elise Nordkvelle. Here's two of them:

Right now I'm working on a tutorial on attaching synthetic dreads to real dreads. For the next week I'll try to finish tutorials for installing on both short and long hair, as well as how to wear you dread falls.

FAQ

2010-02-15T08:19:00.000-08:00

This FAQ is still under development. Firstly, I have to link to tutorials and pictures. before that I have to make the tutorials and take the pictures. Mail me if you see something that could be a lot better. Lilleblack@live.no

What’s the difference between synthetic dreads and the real thing?

-First and most importantly, synthetic dreads are not made of your own hair. They’re made of synthetic hair, hence the name, and are easily installed with braiding and rubber bands. You can do it yourself, but I recommend you get help from anyone. Synthetic ones are usually both softer and lighter than human hair. And best of all, synthetic dreads can be used over and over again!
Further questions will be answered if you just keep on reading. However, if you can’t find the answers you are seeking; please don’t hesitate to mail me at lilleblack@live.no.

Dreadfalls, what’s that?

-Dread falls are an even more temporary way to wear dreads. Easily told, it’s a bunch of dreads tied onto usually on or two pieces of string or elastic bands. You put your own hair into one or two hair buns, and attach the dreads to these. Adjust, and complete! I’m working on a tutorial with pictures to put here.

SE and DE? What’s this and which do you recommend?

-SE, single ended or single looped dreads has a loop in one end. This is where you start the braid. DE, double enders has no loops and you start the braid from the middle of the dread. With DE, you have one braid and two dreads. I think it’s easier to understand if you see it yourself.
I always make DE unless you specifically ask for something else because I think it’s the best. However, if you have dreadlocks and want to add synthetic dreads to it, you should use SE.

How do I wash them, can I shower as usual?

-I strongly recommend washing your hair less frequently than usual. Once a week is fine, and three times a month is even better. Wet dreads are quite heavy and take some time to dry. You can try to avoid getting the dreads wet and just wet the scalp with a mixture of shampoo and water. Massage lightly and try to don’t mess up the braids, and rinse well. You do not want any soap residues in your hair, it itches very much.

Can I go swimming with dreads installed?

-Yes you can! Just remember the dreads get heavy once wet, and the longer they are the longer they take to dry. I have very little experience with swimming in chemically treated water; please tell me if you think your dreads are affected by this. To swim in lakes or seawater have no effect and will not damage them.

I have dreadlocks and want to wear synthetic ones as well. Is this possible?

-Yes it is! When attaching dreads to dreads, you should use single ended dreads. Just thread your own dread into the loop, and attach with a rubber band. That’s it. Lookie here for the tutorial I made for this.

Do I damage my hair by using synthetic dreads? Is it true you have to shave the whole thing off when you’re tired of it?

-No, you will not damage your hair and the only thing you have to cut when you’re tired of dreads is the rubber bands that attach them to your hair. It takes a little while to unbraid, depending on the length on your own hair, and you will be left with a very amusing afro. Run for the shower (or take a picture and send it to me) and give your hair a nice shampoo or two as well as some conditioner.
HAIR SHEDDING: You have now worn dreads for some time. Let’s say two months. Your head sheds naturally about a 100 hairs a day. When you unbraid your dreads you will find a lot of hair falling from your head, but don’t panic. Use a hairbrush to get it all out.

Can you install the dreads for me?

-I might. Just mail me and ask. I live in the eastern part of Norway (Østfold).

Can I place rush orders? I am very impatient/I need the dreads quickly for whatever reason

-Yes, you can. I take an extra fee which depends on how many orders you want to exceed. I can take finish an order in just a few days, but please consider I may not have the colours you want in stock. Any materials I order take 5-14 days, depending on the manufacturer and the postal service as well as customs.

How do I install it?

-You braid it in and secure with one or more rubber bands. You use two different techniques based on the length of your hair.

I have short hair.

You can attach dreads to hair down to 3cm/1.5”. If you have very short hair you should order them extra thin. I should put in a tutorial with pictures here. This is best used when your own hair is 3-8cm (1,5-3”) long, but some prefer this method with even longer hair because it’s firmer and a bit easier.

I have long hair.

Easily explained, dreads are attached by braiding, using the dread as the third strand of hair. The dreads have to be longer than you own hair. The longer hair you have, the more it will show. Some will dye their hair to match the dreads. However, if you have very long hair you should consider dread falls. With dread falls, your own hair length is of no importance (as long as you can out them up in piggy tails or hair buns). For pictures on how to attach falls, scroll up. Here I should put in a tutorial for braiding.

For how long can I wear it?

-After 2-3 months of wear your own hair may begin to ravel and dread, so this should be the time to take them out. You can take them out whenever you want, and you can reinstall then just as you like. Snap the rubber bands and unbraid.

My cat attacked my head while wearing your dreads. They’re ruined!

-No wonder your cat tries to attack you when you put dreads on it. However, I can for a small fee repair you ruined dreads and replace the dead ones if you mail me and then send it to me.

I ordered blonde dreads from you some time ago but now I want them red. Can I dye them?

-While dying my own hair I thought about this. I took a platinum colored dread, and tried to dye it brightly red. I left it for over an hour. When I rinsed out the dye I discovered it had NO AFFECT what so ever. I guess it would be possible to dye your own hair while wearing dreads, in any colour, but I can’t guarantee a good result.

I want shorter dreads than what I already have. Can I cut them to a more preferred length?

-While writing this FAQ I thought about this. So, I took the same platinum colored dread and cut it with a scissor. It looks just like it has been cut with a scissor, and it does stay in shape when I carefully ruffles at end. So I guess you could do it, but it looks kind of weird.

Customer pics!

2010-02-15T00:38:00.000-08:00

This is the first time I have uploaded pics from customers. Please enjoy!
I am very sure I have asked everyone for permission to use them, but if I am wrong please let me know.

Prices and Delivery

2010-02-15T00:26:00.001-08:00

Pricing:
For a set of dreads I usually take somewhere between 900-1800NOK. Short, solid coloured dreads is the cheapest and long, twisted/candycane dreads is usually the most expensive. I have no table of set prices, I take every order individually. If you want to order, mail me at lilleblack@live.no so we can figure something out.

Delivery:
Currently I am only shipping inside Norway. However, you can mail me at lilleblack@live.no if you want to convice me to make an exception.
If you order from me today, you should expect to recieve your order in 2-5 weeks. My delivery time depends on my access to materials and pending orders. I have recently taken dreading as my full-time job, during the summer I may go on some vacations wich will affect my delivery time.

Lenge siden sist, vinter.

2010-02-06T13:43:00.000-08:00

Nå er det lenge siden sist. Jeg tenkte å legge ut bilder for hver photoshoot, men det har jeg ikke hatt siden forrige innlegg og det er flere måneder siden.

I det siste har jeg gjort mye, men dreads-relatert har jeg ikke gjort mye annet enn å svare til bestillingene mine. Jeg har for så vidt laget en Nettby-gruppe til dreadsa mine, trykk her hvis du vil dit. Akkurat nå har jeg 69 medlemmer, og har nettopp gjort ferdig et sett med falls som premie til ho som lagde banner til meg. Jeg tror jeg skal lage en facebook-side også, for å nå fram til enda flere.

Jeg har også gjort en del som ikke handler om hår i det hele tatt. Jeg bor i en liten by i Indre Østfold kalt Mysen, som har et relativt nytt kunstgalleri. Jeg var innom der for litt siden, og avtalte at jeg i mai kan stille ut en del av mine arbeider! Da først og fremst grafikk. Jeg kan like så greit legge ut noen bilder av det jeg kommer til å ha til salgs:

Jeg kommer til å reklamere litt ekstra for det når galleritiden nærmer seg. Jeg vil da få solgt så mye som mulig! Men, over til IcyDreads. Jeg har som sagt ikke hatt noen shoots i det siste, men jeg kan legge ut noen bilder av bestillingsdreads jeg har laget mens det har vært snø ute. Enjoy!

Bilder 6, Oslo/Drammen

2009-11-30T08:11:00.000-08:00

En stund siden forrige innlegg nå. De to bildene av Kathrine, er tatt i Oslo mens de andre er tatt i Drammen en vakker dag. Jeg har tatt bildene selv. De to andre modellene er diva Grotesque, og en søt Linn fra Oslo. Det begynner å bli mørkt ute, så kanskje jeg skal prøve meg på noen studiobilder etter hvert.

Bilder 5, DraculaClothing I

2009-11-17T12:27:00.000-08:00

Jeg er veldig heldig som kjenner menneskene bak DraculaClothing. Jeg har vært modell for de opptil flere ganger, og noen ganger hender det at modellene bruker dreads som jeg har laget. Det er mye pent jeg kan si om denne nettbutikken, men jeg holder det kort. hvis du er interessert i hva de holder på med kan du gå inn på bloggen deres hvor de legger ut litt av hvert om nyheter og annen progresjon. De har supre priser og super leveringstid uten at det på noen måte går utover kvaliteten på klærne. Dessuten er de begge utrolig hyggelige mennesker.

Bilder 4, Oslo II

2009-11-16T09:10:00.000-08:00

Jeg la like så godt en fotoshoot over to innlegg, siden det var ganske mange som ble fine. Og, da går det ikke så lang tid mellom innleggene mine hvis jeg lar være å legge ut alle på en gang. Jeg synes bildene ble veldig bra. Kommenter gjerne, jeg aner ikke hvor mange som leser hva jeg skriver her.

Bilder 4, Oslo.

2009-11-13T16:09:00.000-08:00

What, kan JEG også ta bilder? Joda, disse har jeg faktisk tatt selv. Du legger kanskje merke til at det er de samme modellene som på det forrige innlegget. Godt obeservert, for de er tatt på samme dag. I Oslo sentrum. Jeg liker Oslo, jeg. Jeg liker alle steder tror jeg, i det rette sammenhengen.

Bilder 3, Marion Mossing -Oslo.

2009-11-11T11:51:00.001-08:00

Marion Mossing nevnte jeg i forrige innlegg at tok bilder også. Noen av disse ser du under her. Tatt nå i sommer. Marthe, Julia, Maja og Stian er modeller. Åh, det er så morsomt å møte nye mennesker. Det burde alle prøve en gang. Eller bare prate med en som venter på toget ved siden av deg. Utrolig at ukjente mennesker også kan ha interessante ting å si.

En gang jeg gjorde det, viste det seg at jeg satt ved siden en som var hjemløs fordi han *lang historie, jeg fikk hele* hadde knivstukket en bussjåfør med hensikt å rane ham og det gikk ikke "bra" så han ventet på å komme i fengsel. Åh heisann, der lurte jeg inn mine egne tanker og opplevelser i et innlegg som egentlig handlet om noe helt annet. Hår! Pene mennesker! Fine farger! Men du vet, du trenger ikke lese. Scroll ned og se på bildene i stedet så kanskje dagen din blir litt bedre.

Bilder 2, Kijo og 2njee

2009-11-10T04:53:00.000-08:00

Både jeg og Tonje, Kijo, har tatt disse bildene. På Sunnmøre sommeren 09 som var veldig morsom. Modellene på bildene er meg, Kijo og 2njee
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Bilder, nr 1. Vermillion Blue.

2009-11-10T03:01:00.001-08:00

Dette er bilder fra den første fotoshooten jeg stelte i stand. VermillionBlue, Kari Bye er veldig flink og jeg håper å få til mer med henne. Du kan finne bloggen hennes her.

Modeller:
Marion(modell i dette innlegget, men ho har også tatt bilder for meg. Marie, har vært modell flere ganger. DivaGrotesque har du kanskje sett i avisen eller som modell andre steder. Selin Frostnatt er også med, som også har vært modell litt rundtomkring.

Heisann!

2009-11-05T02:00:00.000-08:00

Ny blogg. Jeg kommer fortsatt til å skrive i den andre, http://lilleblack.blogspot.com/, men om andre ting enn IcyDreads for nå har dette fått seg en egen blogg. Legg merke til hvit bakgrunn. Jeg har fått for meg at en del mennesker leser ikke hvit skrift på svart bakgrunn nettopp fordi det er hvit skrift på svart bakgrunn, og jeg vil jo at folk leser bloggen min. Så nå har jeg en svart, og en hvit. I skrivende øyeblikk 15 følgere i den ene, og ingen i denne.

Så, hva vil dere ha her? Send inn som kommentar hva dere vil ha. Hvis ikke, gjør jeg akkurat som jeg selv vil. Mest sannsynlig vil jeg gjøre akkurat som jeg selv vil uansett, men kritikk/respons/ideer er aldri teit.