Cole

Northern Virginia & Fredericksburg, VA

Cole's Story:

Cole had her Asian/Caucasian dreadlocks installed by another Loctician down south before she moved up to Northern Virginia. With her new move she was seeking someone closer and found Dreadlock Central. During our first appointment our conversation led to the fact that we were seeking a new team member and Cole was also seeking a fun and exciting new opportunity. Shortly after her appointment we decided to work together and began the training process. Now Cole is fully trained as of July 2018 and is happily serving clients in Northern Virginia and Washington DC.
Cole's Reviews:

     
 
 
        
   Lorena K 
 August 16, 2025
 
 
 Verified Thank you, Dreadlock Central, for employing Cole. I recently had my locs installed by her, and I couldn't be happier. She arrived on time and was very pleasant to work with. Most importantly, I am thrilled with the way my locs turned out. Cole did an excellent job, showing great care and attention in styling my locs.
  
 
       
   Esther G 
 June 9, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cole transformed my tangled, loosely defined parts  into neat, clearly delineated locks which were ready for any style. She was gentle, efficient, personable. Cole provided succinct instructions about how to prepare for her visit.  I was especially impressed with the quick response to my initial request. I had an appointment within a week of completing the online assessment. Thanks to her guidance, I can use fewer hair products and make room in my bathroom closet.🥰
  
 
       
   Recoveringjunglist 
 April 14, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I worked with Cole to shape up and repair 13 years of freeform. I was on the verge of maybe just shaving my head, but Cole is a wizard. After a solid 5 hours of crochet, exchanging feedback, and great conversation, my locs are stronger and more in shape than I ever expected! I am happy and eager to recommend Cole and Dreadlock Central to anyone who is considering giving up! At least have a talk and see what they can do, you may be surprised!
  
 
       
   Mk P 
 November 9, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with Dreadlock Central!  Cole completely repaired all of my locs from the ground up.  I have had my locs for 17 years and this is one of the best repair and maintenance experiences, that I have had! My hair was thinning out due to the age of my locs, and Cole was able to give me an entirely new look.  Thanks again!
  
 
       
   Valerie H 
 October 17, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Started my loc journey with Cole several months ago when I sent her pics and she advised me on everything I needed for my first session. She gave me partial locs matching exactly with the inspiration pic I sent her. She is very skilled at what she does and is a pleasure to be around.
  
 
       
   Lori B 
 September 28, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks to Cole, I finally have the hair I've dreamt of for so many years. Having thin fine hair I was very reluctant to trust someone to install locs on me. After some typical Google searching I found Dreadlock Central deciding to give them a go after much thought. I usually don't like having people in my space that I don't know but immediately upon meeting her I felt like I was welcoming a friend. Time flew as did her fingers, we talked about everything and nothing for hours as my locs were installed. I knew because of my hair length at the time of install that the locs would be short and wacky. Cole twisted them neatly into a woven pattern that was great until they calmed down.

A couple months passed and she returned to perform maintenance. I really couldn't be happier with the result! As she said, my hair would grow faster than I would expect.

I really can't say enough great things about Cole and the entire experience. I felt the entire process was so thorough and I really received excellent treatment. Thanks Cole, see you soon!
  
 
       
   A A 
 September 19, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cole is the best!
  
 
       
   Abena 
 September 19, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +1
I started my loc journey with Cole in January. It's been amazing. I love my locs and I love the service provided by Dreadlock Central. I started with two strand twists from an African braiding salon back in September, but they weren't locking properly. Then i discovered the crochet method and Dreadlock Central. Cole is great, gets along with my furbaby 🐕 and knows when she arrives, we'll be watching 👀 a Disney movie 🎬 while she does my hair!!! Pics are a before and after from my very 1st session. The other pic is a simple barrel roll that Cole did at my last appointment.
  
 
       
   Sarah A 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cole is wonderful! What else can I say? Cole’s energy and vibe is just amazing and nothing but good times every time I get the maintenance “hook” up (pun intended). Dreadlock Central has a rock star in Cole! Thank you!
  
 
       
   Lauren D 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had Cole do maintenance on my locs. It was my first time doing the crochet method and I loved it! Very clean and neat work with no additional products! I highly recommend!
  
 
       
   Mike 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cole is amazing. 10/10
  
 
       
   Marissa 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exceeded My Expectations – Love My New Locs!

I cannot express how grateful I am to Cole for her outstanding work on my loc installation! After a frustrating initial attempt to loc my hair that left me feeling defeated, I reached out to her in a sort of desperation. From the very first interaction, Cole made the entire process feel easy and reassuring.

Her intake process was seamless, and she communicated every step of the way, making sure I was comfortable and informed. I was amazed at how quickly she was able to fit me into her schedule. Just a few days after our initial conversation, I walked away fully locked and absolutely thrilled with the results!

The care and skill Cole put into my locs exceeded my expectations! Not only do they look great, but she also took the time to educate me about upkeep and care, which I truly appreciated, as I've received some poor advice in the past. If you're considering getting locs or need help with your locs, I can't recommend Cole highly enough. Thank you, Cole, for restoring my confidence in my loc journey!
  
 
       
   Kia T 
 September 18, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cole is excellent and does a really great job with my locs. It has been hard to find just the right person that knows what they’re doing but she is talented and makes me feel more confident. She is very much appreciated and I would highly recommend her.
  
 
       
   Michelle A 
 February 16, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cole did a great job crocheting my locs! She knew pretty much exactly how long it would take and arrived on time. My scalp feels so much better now and I genuinely enjoyed her company. Got to stay home, laugh with good people, and have my locs refreshed. Love it. So glad this service exists and look forward to my next loc maintenance appointment with Cole.
  
 
       
   Andre M 
 May 11, 2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cole came by early and performed miracles to my locs. Everything was flat and nappy and she did a great job at cleaning them and giving me the professional look I was going for. She kept good conversation and was respectful of me and my home. Will be using her in a few months for regular maintenance. All 5s from me!! Thanks Cole!!
  
 
       
   Zak S 
 April 24, 2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I booked with Cole in NoVa. Cant not stress how amazing of a loc artist, they did 10x better than I imagined, especially since my hair was thinning. 10/10
  
 
       
   Ricki D 
 November 4, 2020
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Cole is the BEST. She is quick, does great work and is super cool. Having Caucasian dreads it’s hard to find anyone to work on them. She works magic. I can’t recommend her enough. Oh, and she doesn’t leave your heading hurting afterwards, she has a super soft touch.
  
 
       
   Beau “ 
 August 8, 2020
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I love this company. Absolutely amazing. I flew in. Cole showed up promptly and rocked my hair. My dreads haven't looked this great. I will repeat business next time I fly out. PLEASE expand to Michigan.
  
 
       
   Christopher F 
 August 6, 2020
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nicole did a great job on my dreads I had originally done by an amateur. Nicole was on time, reasonable price, and was easy to spend 2 hours with her. Locs look amazing. Total pro.
  
 
       
   Cory P 
 July 9, 2020
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been on my Loc journey for a little over 2 years and Dread loc central of America was a God Send for me after the DMV was hit with COVID -19. Cole was my consultant from the Northern VA area and she was able to revert the negative results of a failed interlocking process and fully restore my locs w/ full crochet. Her professionalism and knowledge of hair texture is top notch and I would refer her to anyone looking to either begin the locing process from scratch, in need of loc maintenance, or are just an individual who likes things done right the the first time. Give them a call today and tell them Cory sent you!!
  
 
       
   Nathanielemesghen T 
 June 10, 2020
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was my first time getting dreads and i was trying to stay as close to natural as possible. The end result was fantastic!! I’ve gotten nothing but good reviews of my dreads and i have Cole who was very professional to thank for that!
  
 
       
   Avacado 
 November 12, 2019
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went through a mid-life crisis I guess at 48 and chopped my locks that I had been growing since 1993 and once in a while shaping to varying looks over the years. I then went really short on a family trip away with the aid of my very talented 10 year old and had a cute little pixie cut. It was cute until it started growing out and I refused to wear a cap at night. It then became an upsetting nightmare every morning with the maintenance of it all. I had heard that one could crotchet locks back in so I went about the venture of gathering my locks and finding someone to put them back together (which was very costly and apparently not really accomplished - but I digress) and then asked a lovely young hairdresser that I knew, that used to braid one of my daughters' hair when she was so much younger, if she could complete the task. She maintained dreads and I said that she could. Sadly she could not. I spent a day with her in her dark studio dealing with multiple phone calls with contractors and insurance companies as our basement had recently flooded and after much time spent, I looked up at a mirror quickly to my old self and my heart swole. I paid her, thanked her and dashed home to pick up my middle daughter to get her to soccer practice, my niece and I went food shopping in between and after practice we dashed home to cook. I was so tired I fell to sleep on the sofa. My three daughters were thrilled to see mum back. My hubby when he saw me said I got my wife back. The next morning upon awakening- I finally went to the big mirror. It looked great-that is from the front view. Upon touching and inspection it was another nightmare. The locks were not crotcheted in at all. They were looped and a complete mess. First I raged in my head. How could I have been so distracted not to notice. How did I not check! How could she have not showed me. I mean I did check periodically but I had no idea, I was too distracted. Three girls, soccer, a niece visiting from London and a flooded basement. It was all too much.

I then decided to buckle up and look for solutions and I started my on-line search and happened upon Dreadlock Central. There was this white boy (Colby) with the most beautiful dreads and the most amazing reviews. I’m West Indian - I grew up in the midst of Rastafari and though I had met white rastas (not that Cole is a rasta-it's just that the very few whites I knew with dreads-were rastas), they were few and far between. And while I wondered how this guy could have such a talent in the understanding and maintenance of dreadlocks, I was convinced that he would be my saving grace and so the adventure of booking someone from his shop began. Conversations were had with three locticians. Cole was amazing from her first words and though she didn't have the availability she was understanding and took the time to just talk to me about solutions.  She then sent me onto Carlee, who was just the same, but again had no availability and so she sent me onto Rick.  He was willing to help as he had the availability, but he was far.  Though I was willing to drive, he reached out to Colby and explained my situation and before I knew it, he had linked us. Colby was going to be in the area in a few weeks--perfect timing and was able to fit me in and in less than a couple of weeks, he was sitting in my house fixing my nightmare and restoring my faith in humanity. He’s amazing. He saved me. He undid every messy attachment and redid it flawlessly. It was a bit surreal and it took half a day, but it was worth every moment.  And so he has my greatest thanks for knowing his trade and doing it very well. Some of the dreads have thinned a bit and I have looped them to save them from detaching, but that’s related to the creation of them and not the reattachment thereof. So all I can really say is Thank you Colby! You are amazing. Keep doing what you’re doing. 🌈💕
  
 
       
   Tamara P 
 July 15, 2019
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. HIGHLY recommend! My son's hair went from stringy and frizzy to perfect, beautiful locs! Cole was professional, knowledgeable, and kind. The price was very affordable as well. Thank you!
  
 
       
   Michael C 
 March 13, 2019
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great times with Cole she definitely knows what she is doing she helped me get started with my dreads now I’m just enjoying the process thank you so much!!
  
 
       
   Will C 
 January 25, 2019
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had my locs done by Cole today and I must say my locs have never looked this good! She did an amazing job! My hair looks as good as it feels!  Cole is mad cool super chill and we had a very good convo! I’ve definitley found my long term Loctician 🙌🏽🙌🏽 I highly recomend!
  
 
       
   Zackery J 
 January 23, 2019
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cole is hands down one of the best people from this company. Nothing but professional work ethic, and top notch service. I highly recommend anybody to contact Cole or anybody from the company!
  
 
       
   Feli S 
 January 13, 2019
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service. Highly recommend, especially, Cole as she has a lot of knowledge about dreads. Cole did a great job on my hair using the crochet method. She was also very kind as well. Best part is that this all can be done in the comfort of your own home! They have mobile service.
  
 
       
   Gabriella A 
 January 12, 2019
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nicole came to my house at 11:30 am, was prompt if not early, and friendly from the beginning. We watched Ghost Adventures the entire day. She worked with diligence and skill and I felt very safe putting my hair in her hands as I endeavored to have a head of dreadlocks for the first time. She understood my visual wishes (tapered ends, less scalp visibility but managed to give me tight roots even so). It was a mostly painless process and was very relaxing. We had some good conversations while creating my dreadlocks which I truly appreciated.

On completion I had 54 brand new, perfectly formed dreadlocks. I will absolutely be reaching out to her when I need maintenance or work on my locs.

Dreadlock Central is a wonderful service, I love that they travel to the client when able. I highly recommend their services if you want to have perfect locs!
  
 
       
   Lauren B 
 December 3, 2018
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I started my dreads on my own and Colby and Cole transformed them into looking mature and  professional. I found them on Instagram and was amazed at how efficient their booking process was, and how well they managed my unique situation of physical disability.  When they came to my home they not only brought their expertise, but also good vibes and great stories, along with some wicked juggling skills. All-around great company made up of people who not only care about hair, but also the person underneath it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND 🤗
  
 
       
   Mahnaz S 
 November 29, 2018
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cole was amazing and very knowledgable. She did an amazing job on my dreads. I love them so much. I highly recommend her; she knows what she's doing and she's super cool.I look forward to seeing her for futur maintenance appointments. Cole is my loctician for life.
Mahnaz