Our story
Welcome to our Dreadlocks and Hair Braiding salons, where passion, creativity and tradition meet to create stunning hair art. We are very excited to share our story with you.
Lily, the owner, was born and raised in Kenya, where hair braiding and dreadlocks are a vibrant part of their culture for both men and women. She started locking and braiding hair at the age of eight, styling her sisters’ and friends’ hair in a large, lively family. Over the years, she has honed her skills to work with a variety of hair textures, ensuring every client leaves with a look they love. She moved to New Zealand to share her craft and bring a piece of her heritage to this beautiful country.
Our salons
Dreads n’ locks first salon was opened in 2019 in Wellington and since then, Lily has built a team of locticians and hair braiders, and has expanded the operations to Auckland, Hawke’s Bay and Palmerston North.
At dreads n' locks salons, we believe in personalised care. Before starting, we consult with each client to understand their needs and recommend the best dreadlock or hair braid style based on their hair texture. We also guide them on how to maintain their locks and braids to keep them healthy and vibrant. We offer a range of hand-picked haircare products to care for their hair through our sister brand
Best Hair
Our approach is completely chemical-free, using only a crocheting method to craft beautiful, natural dreadlocks and braids.
We are dedicated to creating a welcoming space where creativity and tradition blend seamlessly. Visit us to experience the art of dreadlocks and hair braiding like never before!
