Yes, and when getting dreads, how do you know the person giving them to you is really good? I mean, a lot of people offer their ‘dread service’ over the internet, for reasonable prices, but you don’t know the quality. I wouldn’t go to someone like that. If I will take them I should read up on them first. Already did some minor ‘research’ and it seems like you have to wax them every once in a while in order for them to stay nice. Some people also offer repair services for strange loops and dreads that are intertwined.

Synthetic ones are really nice, but like you said quite expensive. I had them done by a ‘hobbyist’, so it was cheaper than the hairdresser. I made sure she had done some courses to learn the technique. Still it is expensive, especially because the time you can have them is only limited. My hair grows quite fast, so they last only 6 to 8 weeks I think? Don’t remember it that well ;).

I do think you should take the synthetic ones, they are awesome :D.