Review (5/5): Perfect little filigree cuffs
These Dreadlock Beads for Hair, Braids and Locs caught my eye. I actually wanted them for two reasons. One reason being that summer is coming and I wanted to do a slightly BOHO look with little braids without having rubber bands showing. I LOVE summer BOHO and silver filigree is just my style so these beads (which are actually more like cuffs) are perfect for me. The second reason I wanted these is that I am starting to make handmade dolls and these would be perfect for a little boho doll I am currently working through the design on. I found several good things about these little beads:
-they are lightweight so they won't weigh heavily on your hair and damage it
-they are easily opened so that you can slide your hair in and not have to 'thread' it through
-they are not large (only 8mm) or overly ornate so they add to your hair design rather than take away from it
-they can be used at the root of your hair, the middle of your hair or the end and are still comfortable to sleep on
-they come in a pack of 50 which is more than ample for your hair styles (although if you have very thick hair and are using two per braid or dread you may want to get more)
-they lock onto your hair or braid snugly
The only downside I had with these little cuffs was when I used the first one. It was my fault though as I closed it too quickly and a bit too hard, I flattened the poor little thing. Unfortunately once you flatten them they are near impossible to get round again. The next one was simpler. I had opened it gently, slid my hair through and placed my thumb and forefinger on either side of the opening and GENTLY pushed the ends back together and VOILA! perfectly round still! With each bead it got easier and easier until I didn't even think about it anymore. To get them over a rubber band simply slide your braid into the bead then slide it down over the rubber band rather than trying to open and close it enough to fit the rubber band. Also wrap the rubber band in such that it is the same length and the bead (or a little shorter) so that there is no 'belly' and it is hidden by the bead.
Overall I found these little beads to be just what I needed! I did get my first pack at a discount in exchange for a fair review and that is what I have done. I LOVE these little beads and am looking forward to getting more for myself and my creations.