Peacock dreads
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Peacock dreads
I've been working on making blends and making thicker dreads. What do you think of the color balance? Too many colors? Too much/little of one color?
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Re: Peacock dreads
oooh those are beautiful! I was about to say "add some green!" then I realised the picture had been cut off for me, I can see like half of one green dread
I've seen a lot of people try the whole peacock thing, whether its dreads or hair dye or painting or whatever, but you did it really well! If you're going for identical to an actual peacock, maybe a bit less red, and maybe some darker blues added in would look nice, like a dark navy blue/indigo color. Unless you already have that and I can't see >.< But they look lovely as is, I'm jealous of your skillz.. three thumbs up!
I've seen a lot of people try the whole peacock thing, whether its dreads or hair dye or painting or whatever, but you did it really well! If you're going for identical to an actual peacock, maybe a bit less red, and maybe some darker blues added in would look nice, like a dark navy blue/indigo color. Unless you already have that and I can't see >.< But they look lovely as is, I'm jealous of your skillz.. three thumbs up!
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Re: Peacock dreads
I agree with the less red, and maybe some more blue if you're going for a more realistic looking peacock, but they look wonderful! The greens and blues make my mouth water! I love the colors that you picked for this!
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Re: Peacock dreads
lovely work, you certinaly need more green green/blue and green/ puple- lay off the red- peacocks don't have red at all.
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Re: Peacock dreads
Gorgeous dreads i really like it. The only thing i would say is i think you need to blend a little more. it kinda looks candycane-ish (sorry if thats what your going for!) but it could get to the stage where yo dont see the different colours in the dreads.
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I loooove the blue/green blends.
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Re: Peacock dreads
Thats a crazy mix They all look great, but like others said i'd make less reds. Would be great to see what they look like installed though.
I love all the dreads to the left of the reds
I love all the dreads to the left of the reds
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Re: Peacock dreads
They look great, gorgeous blends. I like that some of them have a more chunky blend to them, it makes the colours pop on the others. In terms of the colours, I'd be inclined to take the greens out but I do have a thing for red and purple. Otherwise I would take out the red, as others are saying, especially as you aregoing for a peacock theme. Nice work.
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Re: Peacock dreads
Erm....
YUMMY
Edit! I couldnt see the green, I think although peacocks do have much green, the set matches better to the red than the green.
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Edit! I couldnt see the green, I think although peacocks do have much green, the set matches better to the red than the green.
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Re: Peacock dreads
I agree, actually, it looks really really nice with the red and blue and purple and the blends between them.. you should rename it the eclectus set with the green cut off, it looks just like this:Mkatsi wrote:Erm....
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Edit! I couldnt see the green, I think although peacocks do have much green, the set matches better to the red than the green.
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Someone needs to do a line of sets modeled after exotic birds. I think I'm gonna have to. I was thinking to do some fruit themed ones but now a million birds are popping into my head!
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Re: Peacock dreads
I love these! The colours all together are so yummy
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Lol, first thought... "I thought peacocks had a pretty green in them"
Very very lovely! I'd say keep the red if you like it, you can be a unique peacock
Very very lovely! I'd say keep the red if you like it, you can be a unique peacock
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Yeh i was like that too then I realised the green got cut off >.< The greens are sooooo pretty too!doclocksinfo wrote:Lol, first thought... "I thought peacocks had a pretty green in them"
Very very lovely! I'd say keep the red if you like it, you can be a unique peacock
Off topic but unique peacock reminded me, has anyone seen an albino peacock!? They're gorgeous
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Re: Peacock dreads
Thanks for all the great feedback!
I think I'm going to omit the red and use them for another set. I just love this silky red Kikko brand kk I got from IKS so much I'm tempted to use it in EVERYTHING. Got some new Orchid(god it is gorgeous!) and Periwinkle KK from IKS, might take out the red and add some blends of that with the Navy blue and some more green/blue blends and try some splashed dreads and wraps too.
I love the idea of eclectus parrot themed dreads. Ohhh! or maybe a wig with one side female eclectus and the other male.
I'm really going nuts with the color after making so many natural toned dreads and wigs
Again, I really appreciate the thoughtful feedback I get here at HEF.
I think I'm going to omit the red and use them for another set. I just love this silky red Kikko brand kk I got from IKS so much I'm tempted to use it in EVERYTHING. Got some new Orchid(god it is gorgeous!) and Periwinkle KK from IKS, might take out the red and add some blends of that with the Navy blue and some more green/blue blends and try some splashed dreads and wraps too.
I love the idea of eclectus parrot themed dreads. Ohhh! or maybe a wig with one side female eclectus and the other male.
I'm really going nuts with the color after making so many natural toned dreads and wigs
Again, I really appreciate the thoughtful feedback I get here at HEF.
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Re: Peacock dreads
I really love this set! It's so pretty!! Maybe a little brown, though?
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Re: Peacock dreads
nom nom nom, the purple blends are my fav <3 specially the ones with the white/pale blue in them. So many interesting mixes!
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Re: Peacock dreads
They're lovely, I like how no two look the same blend. The only bit I'm not fond of is the red/blue blend, but thats just a personal thing... And yes, red isn't strictly peacock, but I think it really works here. =)
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Re: Peacock dreads
vivid wrote:They're lovely, I like how no two look the same blend. The only bit I'm not fond of is the red/blue blend, but thats just a personal thing... And yes, red isn't strictly peacock, but I think it really works here. =)
^^ agreed, the whole set has a really pretty red/purple tint to it, I wouldn't change it just for the sake of looking identical to a peacock unless it was for a customer or something. I was just making suggestions if it HAD to look identical The red looks yummy
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