How To Style Colorful Dreadlocks (Jewel Tones)

When we were kids, color was second nature. 

When we were kids, color was second nature.

We reached for the brightest crayon in the box. We begged for the sparkly shoes. We twisted beads of every shade into our hair without a second thought.

Somewhere along the way, the world told us to tone it down. Neutral became safe. Neutral blended in. Neutral didn’t ask too many questions or make too much noise.

So we learned that beige, brown, and black kept us accepted — and we carried that lesson into the way we dressed, the way we did our makeup, and even the way we wore our hair.

At Wildcrafted Beauty, we know our queens adore their neutrals, and there’s a reason they’ve always been our bestsellers. But deep down, don’t you sometimes feel the tug of that little girl inside you who still wants to pick the bright crayon?

What if I told you that color doesn’t have to mean commitment?

Trying something new doesn’t mean stepping out of your comfort zone forever.

Our hair extensions can be braided in and out so easily that they almost feel like a secret you carry in your pocket. You can wear your neutrals all week, then on the weekend, braid in a few jewel tones and step into a different version of yourself.

It’s freedom in the simplest form. You get to decide when, how much, and for how long.

The Jewel Tone collection was born from that desire for women to experiment without losing themselves. And it turns out, you wanted that too.

Wine is the shade that always sells out first.

What does that say? It tells us women crave boldness. They crave that deep, rich red that whispers confidence, passion, and a touch of rebellion. 

Emerald is our second queen.

What does that say? It shows us women want growth, freshness, and a little sparkle of something rare. 

Amethyst  has her own loyal following.

What does that say? It means women are drawn to mystery, softness, and the kind of magic you don’t find every day. 

Each shade tells its own story, and together they remind us that color is never just color. 

It is a statement.

Here’s where it gets fun: jewel tones are some of the easiest shades to style.

• Emerald + white blouse + denim → polished without being overdone.

• Wine + little black dress → instant richness for date night or dinner out.

• Amethyst + greys + creams → a soft, mysterious edge perfect for errands or meetings.

Even your most casual outfit can feel transformed with a touch of color. These shades don’t fight your wardrobe...they work with it.

Take a look at these looks from our Pinterest

Many women think color means clashing or standing out in a way that doesn’t fit everyday life. That belief is exactly why we wrote this blog.

• Emerald paired with soft beige or denim feels intentional and polished.

• Wine peeking through against a black dress gives sophistication.

• Amethyst woven with whites or earth tones adds intrigue without overdoing it.

Color can be seamless. It’s not about loud, it’s about balanced.

How Many Bundles Do You Need?

Here’s the simple math: it takes about 15 short bundles to get a full head of dreads. That’s your everyday neutral canvas.

Now imagine adding just 3–4 jewel tone bundles into that mix. Suddenly, you’re not drowning in color, you’ve created dimension, personality, and edge.

It’s like wearing neutral shoes with a statement bag. Or a bold lip with a bare face. The balance makes it powerful.

So, maybe it’s not about abandoning neutrals.

Maybe it’s about remembering that little girl with the crayon and letting her have a say once in a while.

You can still have your safe, your blend-in shades, your effortless everyday. But you can also have a touch of the extraordinary. Jewel tones aren’t here to replace your neutrals. They’re here to remind you that color belongs to you, and you get to choose when to let it shine.

At the end of the day, hair is just another canvas. Extensions are not permanent, they’re playful. They are for the woman who knows herself and still wants to keep discovering more. And maybe that’s the beauty of  jewel tones. They’re not about standing out for the sake of it.

They’re about bringing color back into your story, one stand at a time.