Curly Dreads – Ginger Red with Cream
Handmade DE curly dreads with brick-ginger and creamy-ash Ariel spirals in henlon, plus one braided accent with silver pendants per 10 DE.
Length: 50-55 cm (20-22") | Format: DE (double ended)
Set composition: 6 ginger red + 3 creamy ash + 1 braided accent per every 10 DE pieces
Format: DE (Double Ended) only
1 base, 2 ends. Double volume per single installation point.
Description
Handmade in brick ginger red and creamy ash, Ginger Red with Cream Curly Dreads are curly synthetic double-ended (DE) dreads measuring 50–55 cm. The curls are Ariel spirals in henlon, a high-temperature fiber, on a hand-crocheted root.
The set combines two Ariel-spiral shades. The brick-ginger curls bring warmth, and the creamy-ash pieces add a cool contrast between them. Installed, the mix looks planned rather than random.
Ginger Red with Cream Curly Dreads: key facts
| Colour | Brick ginger red and creamy ash |
|---|---|
| Composition | 6 ginger red + 3 creamy ash + 1 braided accent per 10 DE |
| Fiber | Henlon, a heat-resistant fiber |
| Technique | Made by hand with a crochet hook and a comb; Ariel spiral curls |
| Format and length | DE (double ended), 50–55 cm (20–22″) |
| Set sizes | 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 or 100 DE |
| Thickness | 0.8–1 cm along the whole dread |
| Decorations | Silver pendants on the braided accent; no thread wraps; beads may differ from the photos |
| Wear | 1.5–2 months per install, 2–3 installs per set |
The colour mix in Ginger Red with Cream Curly Dreads
Six ginger-red curly dreads per ten DE form the warm base. The tone is an earthy brick shade between auburn and deep copper. Three creamy-ash curly dreads break the warmth with a cool, almost platinum blonde.
One braided accent ties the palette together. It carries silver pendants that echo the cool tone of the cream curls. There are no thread wraps on this set; the two-tone contrast does the work.
You choose the placement when installing. Alternate ginger and cream for even stripes, frame the face with the cream pieces, or scatter them for a mixed look. The proportion stays the same at any quantity. With 50 dreads, you get 30 ginger pieces, 15 cream pieces and 5 braids. Order 70 and you receive 42 ginger, 21 cream and 7 braided pieces.
Ginger Red with Cream Curly Dreads: how the set is made
A comb and a crochet hook are the tools behind each handmade dread in this set. The root is crocheted tight and compact so it holds at the braid point through weeks of wear. Henlon forms the curls, a fiber that handles temperatures up to about 150 °C.
From root to tip, each dread keeps a thickness of 0.8–1 cm. Before a set leaves the studio, a maker with over ten years of experience checks it one last time. In more than 13 years, DaddyDread has made and sent out over 5,000 sets.
There is no loop on a DE dread; instead, it is folded over a thin braid of your own hair. Both ends hang down, so 10 installed dreads give 20 visible spiral ends. The braids keep your natural hair tucked inside.
Wearing and caring for the two-tone set
- Settling: Do not wash for the first fourteen days after installation. Separate any stuck curls with your fingers each morning.
- Washing: Mix one part sulfate-free shampoo with five parts water. Work it through the scalp first, then downward. Leftover shampoo is easier to see on the cream pieces, so give them a thorough cool rinse. Skip conditioner, because it loosens the thin braids made from your own hair.
- Drying: Blot with a towel, never wring. Let the set air dry completely before sleeping.
- Curls: Give the curly dreads in this set careful attention. Never comb or brush them. Use your fingers to pull tangled curls apart, and carefully trim off any knot that is badly tangled.
- Night and storage: For less friction, wear a satin bonnet or loosely gather the dreads together. Between installs, unbraid gently, coil loosely and keep the set in a cloth bag away from sunlight.
You can install one set 2–3 times, wearing it for roughly 1.5–2 months each time. You can switch to another set for a while and come back to this one later. The ginger pieces also pair with darker curly sets, and the cream pieces with ash blonde ones. To mix, you buy a second set, since the contents of this one stay fixed.
For single-shade sets, visit the full curly collection; the DE vs SE comparison explains both formats, and DaddyDread YouTube shows the colours moving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the ginger-to-cream ratio in Ginger Red with Cream Curly Dreads?
No, every 10 DE always include 6 ginger red pieces, 3 creamy ash pieces and 1 braided accent. If you want another balance of colours, add a second set to your order. You could, for instance, pair 10 Ginger Red with Cream dreads with 10 or 20 from a different curly set.
How many installs does a Ginger Red with Cream Curly Dreads set last?
Expect 2–3 installs from one set, with each lasting around 1.5–2 months. Both colours have the same lifespan with normal care.
Will the ginger and cream colours in this set bleed into each other when washed?
No. The colour is in the fiber itself, so it does not transfer or wash out. Ginger stays ginger and cream stays cream after repeated washing.
Which hair colours suit Ginger Red with Cream Curly Dreads?
Medium to dark brown hair gives the strongest contrast. Auburn or copper hair blends with the ginger pieces, while the cream adds a light accent. With very light blonde hair, place a few ginger pieces near the hairline.