Salt and Pepper Braids & Curls · DE Dreadlock Extensions Set
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Designed to mimic real natural hair — soft, lightweight and incredibly realistic.
A hand-mixed salt and pepper set that combines kanekalon braids with several types of soft thermofiber curls. Silver, white, ash blonde, gray and black strands alternate throughout the set — no flat ombre, just soft multi-tone dimension inspired by naturally graying hair. Ships from Tampa, Florida within 1–3 days.
Choose your size
- 20 DE — accent / half-head look
- 50 DE Full Set — standard full-head installation
- 60 DE Extra Full Set — maximum volume + FREE sleep cap gift
Set details (50 DE)
- 50 Double Ended (DE) pieces — braids and curls mixed by hand
- Length: approx. 22–24 inches when installed
- Weight: approx. 10.6–12.7 oz
- Colors: silver, white, ash blonde, gray and black — alternating strands, not ombre
- Box braids and micro braids: premium kanekalon
- Curls: several curl patterns in soft thermofiber
- 100% synthetic fiber — no human hair
- Short dread bases for a neat, natural-looking install
- Handmade from start to finish, reusable with proper care
Each DE piece creates two visible ends when installed, giving you a full look without excessive weight.
In your package
- Your salt & pepper set
- Wash bag (gift)
- Sleep cap (gift with the 60 DE Extra Full Set)
- Wear & Care guide
- QR code to the step-by-step installation video (full sets)
Care
Recommended wearing time: 6–8 weeks. Wash your scalp every 7–10 days with diluted or gently foamed shampoo. During the first few days the curls may catch on one another — separate them gently with your fingers. Protect the curls while sleeping.
Please note
The photo of the smiling model is an AI-styled image showing the look when installed; all other photos are real photos of this set. Every set is blended by hand, so a recreated set keeps the same palette and style with slight differences in strand placement.
How DreadGemsCraft compares
One price for a full head, light to wear, made by one artist.
| Feature | DreadGemsCraft | Braid-ins sold in bundles | Salon extensions (tape-in, glue-in, beaded, sew-in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight of a full head, 50 pieces | 10.6-14.1 oz | about 17-18 oz* | Varies |
| Price for a full head, 50 pieces | from $250 | about $600* | Varies |
| One price for a full head. No bundles to count | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| No glue, no heat, no beads | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Install it yourself at home, no salon needed | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reusable: take it out and install it again | ✓ | ✓ | Varies |
| Step-by-step video installation guide, free with full sets ($30 value) | ✓ | Varies | ✗ |
| Free US shipping, no minimum order | ✓ | Varies | Varies |
| Returns and exchanges within 7 days on unused sets | ✓ | Varies | Varies |
| Every set handmade by Lana: a pro braider for 9 years who has trained 500+ braiders | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
*Weight and price calculated from what a leading bundle brand publishes for its 24-26 in set (10 bundles of 5 strands at $60 each = 50 strands), October 2026.
Buyers say it too: 31 Etsy reviews call their set lightweight.
“They are so light weight I don't even notice them and I've never had any type of extension before.”Etsy buyer
“Love my hair and they are so light and airy compared to my usual sets.”Etsy buyer
Featured reviews from our Etsy shop
4.8 out of 5 stars · 335 reviews on Etsy
★★★★★
“I love these so much and they look amazing installed. They are beautiful! Lana is so great to work with.”
Krystal, Etsy buyer · Oct 2026
★★★★★
“Absolutely beautiful, very high quality. I’d give 10 stars if I could.”
Tammy, Etsy buyer · Sep 2026
★★★★★
“The feel of the dreads are soft and very lightweight. I was super nervous as a first timer as far as install and weight as well but both have been fairly easy and pleasant. I've had numerous compliments. I will be ordering another set when I am ready for my next install.”
Etsy buyer
★★★★★
“Exceptional quality, definitely superseded my expectations! Super soft and has natural movement. My daughter installed these for me and we are both new to extentions, so it was a fun mother's day project to learn together.”
Etsy buyer
★★★★★
“Great quality! This was my first dread set and they are beautiful. I've gotten so many compliments. Had them in for about 6 weeks and can't wait to reinstall!!”
Etsy buyer
★★★★★
“I've ordered from this seller multiple times!”
Sara, Etsy buyer · Oct 2026