Dreadlocks in Washington DC & Northern Virginia
✓ Instant Locs
✓ Crochet Method
✓ Zero Products Used
✓ All Hair Types Served
✓ Private & Cozy Service
✓ Photos of Actual Clients
✓ Going Strong Since 2016!
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Meet Colby!
Washington, DC
Colby built Dreadlock Central from the ground up, bringing years of experience and a passion for quality to every session in Washington, D.C. Always on the go, he travels straight to his clients, making sure their locks are strong, clean, and built to last—all with a focus on precision and a laid-back, yet professional approach.
Meet Cole!
Northern Virginia
Cole keeps things easygoing while delivering Instant Locs Crochet Method skills across Northern Virginia. She’s all about making house calls, bringing good vibes straight to her clients. Whether it’s a fresh start or regular maintenance, she makes sure your lock stay clean, healthy, and looking their best—without the stress.
Client Feedback for DC & NOVA
Booking Info for DC & NOVA
DC - COLBY'S BOOKING STATUS:
- ⚠️ Overbooked, not taking new clients until further notice! Sorry!
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New service requests for DC/MD are quoted within 5 days via text. -
DC/MD Appointments Booked as a “Mobile Only Service” – we come to you!
NOVA - COLE'S BOOKING STATUS:
- New service requests are typically quoted within 3-7 days.
- Appointment availability is typically within 2-6 weeks.
- We do not offer a studio for NOVA, house calls only!
- If you need to travel to a studio, check our other listings.
FOR DC/NOVA APPOINTMENTS:
1. Read Service Info
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2. Submit Intake Form
You can request a Personalized Quote by filling out our Intake Form.
3. Receive Your Quote
We’ll send your Personalized Quote via text message within a few days.
4. Book Appointment
With a down payment your appointment will be set and we’ll fix you up!
Dreadlock Methods and Hair Textures
Methods
Dreadlock Central specializes in over a decade of experience with Instant Locs & The Crochet Method.
– Crochet Method
– Instant Locs Method
– No Interlocking or Twisting
– No String or Rubber Bands
– No Wax or Locking Gels
– Never any Chemicals
Hair Types
Our methods are proven to work with ALL hair types, no matter how stubborn!
– Afro Hair
– Straight Hair
– Caucasian Hair
– Asian Hair
– Hispanic Hair
– Mixed Race
– Stubborn Hair
Services & Pricing for Dreadlocks in Washington DC & Northern Virginia
Please hover or click on the service titles with a “ⓘ” for a deeper explanation of what each service entails.
Standard Root Maintenance
* via Instant Locs Crochet Method only
Hair
Time
Price
Normal ⓘ
1-2 Hours
$150
Extra Thick ⓘ
2-3 Hours
$150-180
First Appt. ⓘ
+Up to 25%
+Up to 25%
Instant Locs (Afro Hair)
* Tight and Permanent Locs from day one
Hair
Time
Price
Wicks ⓘ
2-4 Hours
$180-300
Undercut ⓘ
3-6 Hours
$280-450
Short ⓘ
4-6 Hours
$350-450
Medium ⓘ
6-9 Hours
$450-650
Long-Thick ⓘ
9-12 Hours+
$650-800
+Extensions ⓘ
+Up to 15%
+Up to 15%
+Reattach ⓘ
+Up to 20%
+Up to 20%
Installations (Straight Hair)
* via Backcomb & Crochet Method only
Hair
Time
Price
Partial (9-15) ⓘ
2-3 Hours
$180-270
Partial (16-30) ⓘ
4-6 Hours
$350-420
Undercut ⓘ
4-7 Hours
$350-480
Medium ⓘ
6-10 Hours
$500-750
Long-Thick ⓘ
10-16 Hours+
$750-950+
+Extensions ⓘ
+Up to 15%
+Up to 15%
+Reattach ⓘ
+Up to 20%
+Up to 20%
• Blunted end installations are priced higher than open wispy ends ⓘ
• Appointments longer than 6-8 hours typically require booking 2 days, or in extreme cases sometimes 3 days
Dreadlock Repair
* via Instant Locs Crochet Method only
Category
Time
Price
+Reattach ⓘ
*Per Loc ➜
+$5-15
Splitting ⓘ
1-2 Hours
$130-180
Blunt Tips ⓘ
1-3 Hours
$130-230
Loop Repair ⓘ
1-4 Hours
$130-280
Weak Spots ⓘ
2-5 Hours
$130-350
Tightening ⓘ
3-6 Hours
$250-450
FIX IT ALL ⓘ
3-12 Hours+
$250-950+
• Includes ALL hair textures!
• Multiple services are combined together and discounted within the same appointment
• Appointments longer than 6-8 hours typically require booking 2 days, or in extreme cases sometimes 3 days
• Pricing may vary, request a quote to suit your exact needs
Extensions & Reattachments
* via Instant Locs Crochet Method only
* All pricing for Extensions and Reattachment Appointments are included in the Instant Locs and Installation services listed in the sections above. ⬆⬆⬆
DMV Booking Policy
* Our Company Wide Terms of Booking
💵 Down Payment
– A non-refundable down payment is required for every single appointment. No exceptions.
– Most down payments start at $50 but may range much higher depending on the amount of time we have to reserve for your appointment.
– This amount contributes toward your total bill and is not an extra expense.
– Appointments are NOT confirmed until down payment is received.
– Down payments are required a minimum of 3 days before your appointment.
📅 Scheduling In Advance
We do not book “same day appointments” – therefore appointments must be set in advance. If you contact us with the expectation of a same day or last minute booking we will likely decline your request and book you for a later date.
⏰ Late Policy
– If you are more than 20 minutes late, your appointment may need to be rescheduled out of respect for the next client and the person who booked you.
– In some cases we can accommodate late appointments, but it should not be expected.
– In the event of a reschedule you will forfeit the down payment for that appointment, and a new down payment will be required to book your next appointment.
🚫 Repeated No-Show Policy
If you miss your appointment twice, or are excessively late twice, we reserve the right to increase your down payment requirements or outright refuse booking future appointments with you.
💼 Business First
This is a personalized service and we’re more than happy to develop friendly relationships with our clients, but this is also our livelihood and a professional business. Therefore we expect you to respect our policies just as you would with any professional service.
🛑 Right of Refusal
For those who repeatedly cause issues—whether it’s late arrivals, no-shows, last-minute cancellations, inappropriate behavior, or general disrespect—we reserve the right to refuse future service. Respect goes both ways.