24 Inch Synthetic Dreadlock Extensions 5 Strands Hippie Dreads Ombre Color DreadLoc Reggae Style Crochet Braids Hair Natural Synthetic dreadlocks The Synthetic dreads are 6 mm thick and lightweight, flexible and very durable as they are 100% crocheted without twists Washing of synthetic dreadlocks: Wash your hair normally with residue free shampoo and focus on the scalp. If they are braided tightly to the scalp, you can use a sponge with shampoo on and dab / press the soap down into the scalp. In this way you avoid creating loose hair and that the braids loosen where the synthetic dreadlocks are attached. Avoid hot tools for synthetic dreadlocks: Do not use hot tools such as curling irons or straighteners in synthetic dreadlocks as this WILL ruin them. They will start to melt and you will be left with plastic down your back - Practice! However, you can use a hair dryer. Maintenance of synthetic dreadlocks: Like "normal" dreads, synthetic dreadlocks need to be maintained. Do this with a small crochet hook and work all loose hair into the dreadlock as if it were 'real' dreadlocks. Can you dye synthetic dreadlocks? No, synthetic hair is made of plastic so it cannot be dyed.