Dreads By Dotie (Dallas)
Hair salon in Dallas, TX · 2 locations
Dreads By Dotie is a loc salon founded by Dotie, who works as owner and stylist. The salon describes itself as an all-woman salon and as the highest quality, most unique loc salon in the Dallas market. Dotie has been drawn to natural hair since 2008 and began working professionally with locs in 2013.
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Dreads By Dotie is a loc salon founded by Dotie, who works as owner and stylist. The salon describes itself as an all-woman salon and as the highest quality, most unique loc salon in the Dallas market. Dotie has been drawn to natural hair since 2008 and began working professionally with locs in 2013.
There are two locations: a salon at 2607 S. 2nd Ave. in Dallas, and Suite 142 inside Phenix Salon Suites at 305 W Farm to Market Rd 1382 in Cedar Hill. Stylist hours run Monday 9am to 3pm, Tuesday through Friday 9am to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm and Sunday 8am to 11am, and stylists are available seven days a week. The Dallas location takes walk-ins Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to noon for a $40 walk-in fee plus the service cost, though walk-ins are accepted sparingly and do not guarantee same-day service. Online booking is recommended, and text is the preferred way to reach the concierge line at 214-460-3445.
A visit usually starts with a shampoo, which the salon requires before every service for sanitation. A consultation costing $25 and lasting about 30 minutes is required before extensions, loc reattachments, wicks or instant locs, and is recommended whenever a client has major concerns or is unsure what to book. Palm roll retwists typically take no more than two hours and are recommended every three to eight weeks.
Starter locs are offered as comb coil or two strand twist, and the two strand version is priced by loc size and includes a consultation with sizing and grid options. Interlocking is best spaced no sooner than six weeks and no later than three months apart, and the salon advises against it for thinning or damaged hair. Loc extensions are handmade to order and then installed, and instant locs are priced by size.
The salon says it creates jobs for local residents, including stylists, receptionists and other staff, and that its team takes part in local events and supports charitable causes. It also states that it offers or can offer apprenticeships, workshops and training programs for aspiring stylists, and that it serves a diverse clientele.
Stylists are trained under Dotie and use the same products and techniques, so clients receive the same service from any stylist. The salon says it aims for perfection in the products it makes and the service it provides.
The salon describes its atmosphere as warm and welcoming.
Specials & promotions
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Walk-in special: shampoo, conditioning, retwist and style
Tuesday–Saturday 9AM–12PM; $40 walk-in fee plus service cost; limited availability, arrive early
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Starter locs in comb coil or two strand twist, priced by length or size, with a consultation included.
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Starter Locs (Comb Coil) $150
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Starter Locs (2 Strand Twist) $175
Palm roll retwists with basic or advanced styling, plus crochet and interlocking crochet retwists.
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Palm Roll Retwist Only & Basic Styling $85
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Palm Roll Retwist & Advance Styles $125
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MicroLocks Retwist $150
Interlocking with basic style or with other styling, priced by loc size and length.
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Interlock Services $150
Crochet maintenance by number of locs, and interlocking crochet retwists by size.
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Crochet Maintenance 10 or less $150
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Crochet Maintenance 11 or more $200
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Interlocking Crochet Retwist $200
Wick services starting from an afro or from combined traditional locs, including repairs and maintenance, after a consultation.
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Wick Services Starting from Afro $350
Handmade loc extensions and attachments priced per unit, with a consultation first.
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Extension or Reattachment $10
Repairs to individual locs, priced per unit.
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Repairs $10/unit
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Instant Locks $600–$1,500
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Loc Repair $10
Color for locs, including black roots, tips or ombre, all-over single process, and color combined with starter locs.
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Color Just Black (roots only) $50
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Color Just Tips/Ombre (single process) $80
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Color All Over (single process) $100
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Just Black (roots only) $50–$90
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Just Tips/Ombre (single process) $80–$120
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All Over (single process) $100–$145
Style take down, trims, barber cut edge-ups or fades, fun temporary color and consultations.
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Style Take Down $10
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Trim or Cut $15
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Barber Cut Edge Up or Fade $20
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Shampoo and Conditioning Only $20
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Apple Cider Vinegar Detox $30
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Fun Temporary Color $40
Palm roll retwists, starter locs and interlocks for children, priced the same as adult services.
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Kids Interlock Price at booking
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Kids Palm roll Retwist Price at booking
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Kids Starter Locs Price at booking
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Dreadlock repair $10/unit
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Barber cut $20+
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Shampoo and conditioning treatments only $20+
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Attachments $10/unit
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Instant Locks Large $600
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Instant Locks Medium $800
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Instant Locks Schmedium $900
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Instant Locks Small $1,200
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Instant Locks Extra Small $1,500
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Loc Extensions Consultation Price at booking
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Loc Extensions Handmake & Install Price at booking
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INTERLOCK & Basic Style $160–$210
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Color & Starter Locs $250+
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Palm Roll RETWIST & Advance style Price at booking
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Palm Roll RETWIST & Basic styling Price at booking
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Starter Locs W/ Comb Coil Price at booking
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Microlocks Palm Roll Retwist $150+
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Microlocks Color Price at booking
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Crochet Maintenance $150+
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Starting from Afro $350+
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Starting from combining Traditional Locs Price at booking
Photos
Meet the team
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Bree
Stylist
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Dotie
Owner, Stylist
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Girly
Stylist
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Heather Joi
Stylist
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Kia
Stylist
- Michole Lead Shampoo Tech
- Nikki Junior Loctician
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Queen Chan
Lead Loctician
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Sade'
Stylist
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.dreadsbydotie.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Starter locs as comb coil or two strand twist, sized by length and including a consultation
- Interlock with basic style, priced by loc size
- Glistening Locs, the salon's own product line, sold for ages 2 and up
- Handmade loc extensions with a 7-day warranty on adjustments for instant locs and extensions
- Apple cider vinegar detox priced by hair length
- Shampooing before every service, required for sanitation
- Good for
- Starter locs
- Existing loc maintenance
- Interlock
- Walk-ins in Dallas
- Sensitive scalps
- Children's loc services
- Extensions and reattachments
- First visits with a consultation
- Treats
- Starting locs
- Loc maintenance
- Loc repair
- Product buildup
- Sensitive scalp
- Loc extensions
- Color on locs
- Techniques
- Palm roll retwist
- Interlocking
- Comb coil starter locs
- Two strand twist
- Crochet retwist
- Wick services
- Instant locs
- Loc extensions
- Apple cider vinegar detox
- Scalp massage
Products & treatments
- MyGel by Joie Naturals
- Loc N Gel
- Glistening Locs
- Salon shampoo and conditioner line
- Rose-based leave-in conditioner
- Avocado oil scalp oil
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Other locations
- (Cedar Hill) 305 W Farm to Market Rd 1382, Phenix Salon Suites Suite 142, Cedar Hill, TX 75104 Rated 5.0 out of 5 (5 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)