Dreadlocks and Instant Locs in Brooklyn NYC

 

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Not accepting new clients in this region until further notice

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✓ Instant Locs
✓ Crochet Method
✓ Zero Products Used
✓ All Hair Types Served
✓ Private & Cozy Service
✓ Photos of Actual Clients
✓ Going Strong Since 2016!

Meet Aly!

East Williamsburg

Aly works with all hair types, from maintenance to repairs. With a background in cosmetology, she brings a well-rounded approach to her dreadlock services, providing a comfortable, one-on-one experience at a private salon in East Williamsburg, NYC.

Client Feedback for Brooklyn NYC

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Michelle P
September 2, 2025
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Had the pleasure of meeting Aly who did an amazing job with my locs. She was warm and inviting and I'm so glad that I found her. If you're looking for crochet loc maintenance and you're in NYC you should definitely book her services. Her professional and demeanor is top tier.

Owner's reply
Thank you, Michelle! We're so happy to hear Aly took such great care of your locs. Your feedback means a lot to us!
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Jakeem H
January 18, 2025
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I love how my hair came out. Aly did a great job

Owner's reply
Thank you, Jakeem! We're thrilled to hear you loved the result. Aly is indeed fantastic, and we're lucky to have her on our team. Looking forward to seeing you again!
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Tyler
November 9, 2024
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Thank you Aly for getting my locs right. I struggled with palm-rolling and the over usage of products in my locs and not feeling like people cared about the craft. My locs look and feel a lot more healthier and thick. Definitely worth it!

Owner's reply
We're thrilled to hear your locs are looking and feeling healthier, Tyler. Aly truly cares about the craft of creating beautiful locs. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Jo O
October 21, 2024
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This review is well over due as years ago Colby had initiated and continues to maintain my locs; he has done the same for my husband and child. His work ethic knowledge and execution is top of the line regarding the crotchet (instant) loc method. He is highly professional, friendly, transparent and accommodating to his clients, which he esteems. If you are seeking to maintain or start your locs via crotchet method, then Dreadlock Central is definitely the go to business.

Owner's reply
Thank you JO, for your trust in our instant locs services. We're thrilled to serve your entire family for years.
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Mike M
October 19, 2024
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I had the pleasure of having Aly repair my mature dreadlocks in Brooklyn, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results! My locs were in desperate need of maintenance, and Aly worked absolute magic. She was incredibly professional throughout the entire process, demonstrating great skill and attention to detail. Not only did she do an amazing job, but she was also a pleasure to work with—friendly, patient, and truly passionate about her craft. Also, her salon was clean and comfortable with a chill vibe. I left feeling confident with my newly tightened and neat locs looking better than ever. I highly recommend Aly and Dreadlock Central to anyone looking for a talented dreadlock technician!!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much, Mike! We're delighted to hear your experience with Aly was exceptional. Enjoy your fresh locs and that chill vibe!
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N B
September 28, 2024
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I recently had the pleasure of getting my locs done by Colby, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the start, Colby was engaging and friendly, making our time together enjoyable and far from boring. He’s not only a great conversationalist, but he’s also incredibly knowledgeable about hair care and styling. During my sessions, it was clear that he has a deep understanding of the locing process, especially considering I have straight hair, which can be challenging to loc. Colby's technique is quick and precise. In my first session, he started my locs, and in the second session, we focused on dreadlock maintenance. The results have exceeded my expectations. I will definitely continue to go to Colby for all my loc needs. If you’re looking for someone who truly knows their craft, I highly recommend him.

Owner's reply
Thank you, N! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Colby. Enjoy your beautiful locs, and we look forward to seeing you again!
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Kaya
September 24, 2024
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From my initial installation to 5 and a half years worth of root maintenance later, my experience with Colby and Dreadlock Central has been impeccable! I could not be more pleased with the service I've received and I'm so grateful for the ease it's given me in my dreadlock journey! Highly recommended!

Owner's reply
It's been great serving you over the years! Thanks for your feedback!
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M B
September 23, 2024
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Colby was prompt , transparent , well informed , fast and effective in his work. Very professional. Watching certain youtube videos some people said it was painful and it was not. Looking forward to my hair growing out and locs maturing highly suggest Dreadlock Central also he has a mobile service can cone to you!!!! It was a positive and pleasant experience…. It’s definitely a vibe✌🏽💯

Owner's reply
Glad to get you started on your journey. Thanks for your feedback!
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Jason J
September 17, 2024
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Thank you Aly for performing a miracle on my locs. Since Aly did my Locs they look healthier and thicker. I have been getting compliments on my locs left and right since Aly serviced them. I’m so glad my sister recommended her. She is super professional and really cares about the health of your locs. Days after the loc services was provided , she did a follow call to find out how my locs are doing and she also sent me a list of loc products to keep my locs looking healthy and vibrant. I definitely found a permanent Loctitan that will be doing my hair from this point on. Thanks a million Aly

Owner's reply
Thank you, Jason! We're thrilled to hear Aly worked wonders on your locs!
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Pesuto A
September 17, 2024
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You have to chase these folks down to get an appointment. They dont make it easy at all!!! They leave you hanging in limbo after they initially reach out. The owner Colby seems to as if he cant allocate his work load in a manner where he can efficiently communicate to customers. After you reach out multiple times they wont recognize you until youre mad about it. Getting you hair done shouldn't be such a hassle to do. Book the appointment, get the hair done, simple!

Owner's reply
This is a repeat review from Jamal Mickle from earlier today, we are flagging this to Google. As you continue to spam our listings with 1-star reviews I see that I obviously made the right decision to decline you... As I look over the timestamps it shows that you submitted your request Sunday September 15th at 12:24am, and I responded with your quote at 1:21pm that same Sunday. I quoted you within 13 hours of your submission. You followed up with a single question at 1:35pm which responded to 1 minute later. Then you sent another message at 3:55pm which I didn't respond to on that Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately the following day (Monday) I had a very busy day and didn't have time to respond to your 4 additional text messages, not to mention the 20 other people I had to get back to, emails, quotes, etc... We all live busy lives and apparently you didn't have a shred of patience to wait for me to get back to you. Including your final text at 2am that night, and then messaging Cierra as well. Now here we are on Tuesday. It's not that I expect you to "know my personal life" the real problem was after you got impatient you were texting me with a pushy, berating, and impatient tone. And, the things you were saying to Cierra were also clearly rude, disrespectful, and berating. In your review you say that "I got sensitive" but in reality I'm not going to tolerate anyone disrespecting me or my team in that way. We don't accept that type of energy here... If that's how you treat us after one day of not getting back to you, how are you going to treat us in other situations? Those are absolute red flags in two separate conversations. Ultimately it's very simple - all we ask for is a baseline level of respect and a little bit of patience. But we didn't experience any of that from you. Therefore, I declined you. It turns out that was the correct decision and I'm glad I could prevent Aly from dealing with that type of treatment. - Colby
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Jamal M
September 17, 2024
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They must get the bad reviews deleted or something because the professionalism is off staring with booking. The owner Colby reached out to me to book an appointment. I was in contact with him after he reached out but he never responded back untill i contacted the salon. I dont know if had to do with the fact i wanted Aly to do my hair instead of him. When i criticized the communication being horrible instead of apologizing and trying to make it a good experience he got sensitive and decides to not do my hair. Does anybody take accountability these days for dropping the ball. Everything doesnt go right, but i appreciate transparency and effort to work things out. In which Colby doesnt care about he thinks people know his personal life so we have to operate outside of professionalism. Sorry colby but i was a future customer and i dont know youre sick. I hope you get better, but not my fault!! Well Colby when customer feel they have to chase you down to get a service it kinda doesn't become pleasant one! A simple “ well get back to you” is a courteous thing to do. But ya know not everyone understand transparency. If you can keep up with the work have other employees help crazy man!

Owner's reply
As you continue to spam our listings with 1-star reviews I see that I obviously made the right decision to decline you... As I look over the timestamps it shows that you submitted your request Sunday September 15th at 12:24am, and I responded with your quote at 1:21pm that same Sunday. I quoted you within 13 hours of your submission. You followed up with a single question at 1:35pm which responded to 1 minute later. Then you sent another message at 3:55pm which I didn't respond to on that Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately the following day (Monday) I had a very busy day and didn't have time to respond to your 4 additional text messages, not to mention the 20 other people I had to get back to, emails, quotes, etc... We all live busy lives and apparently you didn't have a shred of patience to wait for me to get back to you. Including your final text at 2am that night, and then messaging Cierra as well. Now here we are on Tuesday. It's not that I expect you to "know my personal life" the real problem was after you got impatient you were texting me with a pushy, berating, and impatient tone. And, the things you were saying to Cierra were also clearly rude, disrespectful, and berating. In your review you say that "I got sensitive" but in reality I'm not going to tolerate anyone disrespecting me or my team in that way. We don't accept that type of energy here... If that's how you treat us after one day of not getting back to you, how are you going to treat us in other situations? Those are absolute red flags in two separate conversations. Ultimately it's very simple - all we ask for is a baseline level of respect and a little bit of patience. But we didn't experience any of that from you. Therefore, I declined you. It turns out that was the correct decision and I'm glad I could prevent Aly from dealing with that type of treatment. - Colby
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Jordan C
July 18, 2024
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Aly is truly exceptional! Her skill and professionalism as a loctician are outstanding. Each visit, she transforms my neglected locs with meticulous care and artistry. Aly’s expertise, combined with her warm and friendly demeanor, makes every session pleasurable. She always ensures I leave with my locs looking their absolute best. Whether it’s maintenance or a complete transformation, Aly’s work is consistently top-notch. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking high-quality loc care in NYC. Thank you, Aly, for your outstanding service!

Owner's reply
Thanks for such high praise of Aly and her work. Glad we can provide results that you love!
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Renee' S
June 5, 2024
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Aly was amazing!! I requested to have EVERYTHING fixed and she did just that. She turned my mess into beauty again. She is professional and attentive. I had a wonderful experience and plan to return for regular maintenance.

Owner's reply
Thanks for your feedback! Happy to get you fixed up.
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Ana G
May 23, 2024
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Ally is AMAZING! I have had Locks for 30+years and some were on their last life on my head, many had fallen out. Ally saved them and repaired and added new ones. I am so happy with the results! Worth every penny wish I had come to her beautiful salon sooner ❤️🙏🏽

Owner's reply
We're glad that Aly could fix you up right, thanks for your review!
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Carl B
May 13, 2024
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I began my loc journey with Dreadlock Central in 2020 and I must say that the team is simply amazing. However, for those residing in the NYC area, I highly recommend booking an appointment with Alysia. Her technique and attention to detail are remarkable and I always receive compliments!

Owner's reply
Thanks for your review, Carl. We're happy to serve you over the years!
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Allessandro W
May 6, 2024
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I've had my locs for 7 years and I've been to several different stylist but Aly is by far the best doing crochet/Instant locs. It's pain free, great quality and Aly is very respectful with some good conversation.

Owner's reply
It's great to hear that Aly is the best compared to the other experiences you had. Thanks for your feedback!
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Matthew
May 5, 2024
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Aly is very professional and her skills are top notch. Whenever I come back from an appointment, I get compliments left and right. If you're in the NYC area, I recommend Aly's services. - Matt

Owner's reply
Thanks for your review!
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Tanisha
May 2, 2024
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I went to see Aly for some maintenance. She was super nice, friendly and I was extremely happy with the end results. After going to numerous places and being unhappy, I'm glad I happened to find Aly at Dreadlock Central. I definitely plan on going back.

Owner's reply
Glad we could get you fixed up after your experiences at other places. Thanks for your feedback!
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Jmad N
May 2, 2024
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Highly recommend Aly from Dreadlock Central for your NYC dreadlock needs!! I’ve had my locks for 16yrs and have been to several people over the years for maintenance. Some were nightmares (claiming to be expert in Caucasian locks) and I didn’t trust anyone to touch them again for years and years until I linked up with Coby and now Aly via Dreadlock Central. Now I go for maintenance every 4-6mos!! Aly has a beautiful salon in Brooklyn and is flexible to specific requests (ie: leave those hairs out so I don’t have bald spots).

Owner's reply
It's great to hear that you're happy with the results we provide after all the years you've had your dreadlocks, thanks for the review!
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Rafael D
May 2, 2024
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Aly is a professional, and will make sure you leave satisfied

Owner's reply
Thanks for your review!
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Marcus K
May 2, 2024
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Aly is the truth. Hooks me up every time. Can’t go wrong. Been using dreadlock central for years with no issues. Recommend them to anyone looking for fresh locs

Owner's reply
Happy to have several of us serve you well over the years, thanks for the review!
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Suzy C
November 20, 2023
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I’ve had the absolute best experience with Aly from dreadlock central! She maintains my locs with her crochet hook technique, and she is so quick and tight with her style of maintenance. She can cater to many different hair textures, and she is so delightful to spend a few hours in the chair with. Highly recommend!

Owner's reply
Thank you for the review! We couldn't agree more, Aly is great!
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Booking Info for East Williamsburg

Locking in your session starts with a click. In East Williamsburg, NYC, just hit “Request Your Quote”, provide some details about your hair, and we’ll hook you up! Once we review your request, we’ll send over your quote and booking options—then it’s time to bring your dreadlocks to life.

ALY'S BOOKING STATUS:

FOR NYC 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 East Williamsburg

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

Undercut ⓘ

~1 Hour

$150-200

Normal ⓘ

1-2 Hours

$200-250

Extra Thick ⓘ

2-3 Hours

$250-300

First Appt. ⓘ

+Up to 25%

+Up to 25%

• Pricing listed is for consistent root maintenance every 2-3 months, longer time between appointments may result in messier hair, longer appointment times, and a slightly higher price

Instant Locs (Afro Hair)

* Tight and Permanent Locs from day one

Hair
Time
Price

Wicks ⓘ

2-4 Hours

$250-450

Undercut ⓘ

3-6 Hours

$400-650

Short ⓘ

4-6 Hours

$450-650

Medium ⓘ

6-9 Hours

$650-950

Long-Thick ⓘ

9-12 Hours+

$950-1,200+

+Extensions ⓘ

+Up to 15%

+Up to 15%

+Reattach ⓘ

+Up to 20%

+Up to 20%

• Appointments longer than 6-8 hours typically require booking 2 days, or in extreme cases sometimes 3 days

Installations (Straight Hair)

* via Backcomb & Crochet Method only

Hair
Time
Price

Partial (9-15) ⓘ

2-3 Hours

$250-350

Partial (16-30) ⓘ

4-6 Hours

$450-650

Undercut ⓘ

4-7 Hours

$450-750

Medium ⓘ

6-10 Hours

$650-950

Long-Thick ⓘ

10-16 Hours+

$950-1,400+

+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

$100-250

Blunt Tips ⓘ

2-3 Hours

$150-350

Loop Repair ⓘ

1-4 Hours

$150-280

Weak Spots ⓘ

2-5 Hours

$250-550

Tightening ⓘ

3-6 Hours

$350-650

FIX IT ALL ⓘ

3-12 Hours+

$350-1,400+

• 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. ⬆⬆⬆

NYC 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.

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.

– 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.

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.

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.

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.