Friday, July 26, 2013

Time to go wild

I am a feather fan and a feather freak.



Whenever I go out in nature I am more looking down than straight or up.

Always on the lookout for feathers :)

 


And personally I am much more happier if a man gifts me feathers instead of flowers! Especially if they are white feathers - my absolute favourite <3



I found some real incredible feathers, some belonging to eagles, owls, pheasants, ducks, crows, pigeons and a myriad of different birds. 


 




With feathers you can edge your look to a wild one.



Or use them for a statement of individuality and personality.


There are many ways you can accessorize and decorate your hair with the use of feathers. The easiest way is to stick loose feathers into your hair and fix them with a small rubber or pin. This looks better if you get hold of a couple of long and really awesome patterned feathers.




If you dont have time to go look for feathers, you can find many of these ready-made items on the net. 



Clips with coloured feathers - often also with charms and beads. One of the most common hair feathers are those of the peacock, undoubtedly the most beautiful natural feather on the planet!




Another very popular feather for the hair is the grizzly rooster feathers - thin and long striped feathers usually used for extensions. The original feathers come only in brown or black shades with white. But you can find practically any colour. Usually they come as clip-ons.



Head bands are also an easy way to show off feathers in your hair. Easy to do yourselves with a string (plain or macrame' or brail) with pieces of feathers attached with it. 



Feather chains are becoming more popular as they appear to be fashion jewellery.




Another way to incorporate feathers in your dreads is to string them around your locks or extensions directly.




 * Create your style this Summer with feathers *



Go for a walk in nature, along forests and near lakes, you are sure to find a feather or two or more.  

When you are using feathers that you yourself have found, then they become a pleasant reminder, a story to tell, and a sweet memory!






 

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Charming Beads and Delicate Rings

Decorating dreads is for me one of the best benefits of having them! And there's practically no limit to what you can put. From inserting rings and endless charms to hanging buttons and beads of any type! 



Let your imagination flow... 



or get some ideas from here :)



I'm gonna start this post with my most favourite dread deco... seashells!
They are cool, they are organic, and they are perfect for the Summer! 



Cowry shells remind me of my Indian summer... collecting handfuls and handfuls of cowrys from the sand after the gentle waves brought them to me!


I love conchs too... can you hear the waves and the wind? Whenever I see a beautiful conch I can almost smell and taste the sea too!  


Next are some cool images of... well... charming beads ideas for your dreads!

Brass and Metal Dreadlocks Rings





Charms hooked on Dreadlocks





Skulls






If you prefer something simple and effective, try string wraps with plain beads in natural colours; they're an amazing combination.


Silver tunnel rings and brown criss-crossed string wraps look great on blond dreads.


Another idea.. make your own beaded string dread with a mix of your favourite beads and an awesome pendant at the end.


This reminds me of my friend Emma, who left for long-term travelling and before leaving asked all her friends to put something in her dreads. Soon after her hair was looking like a museum. If you like this style, just go with it, and keep adding!


Pearl beads are perfect if you have only a few dreads with your natural hair. 


Macrame hair strings come in various shapes and sizes. Include some round beads and buttons too!


If you know how to play with polymer clay these are so cool and so easy to make. Dreadlock rings for the 7 Chakras! Ohm Shanti Ohm!


Or maybe you prefer traditional Dreadlock rings.
Most organic rings you will find will be made out of coconut, bone, horn and wood.








When you fix a charm or a bead to your dreads, better to place it on the bottom half part of your hair, so that it will not press upon your skull when you are lying down.
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However you decide to decorate your dreadlocks, remember to do it in style!
It will be a creation game of showing your personality! 


       

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