MFP's with dreadlocks, weaves, braids, etc

BlessedShauna777

So for those of you who are familiar with dreadlocks, I am starting the prcess of getting them. If you have them or some similiar form, how do you go about maintaining the hair and exercising? All advice is much appreaciated! Thanks

BlessedShauna777

anyone??

♥Faerie♥

I have had synthetic before....When I have them in (I normally leave them in about 3 months at a time), I find the best way is to just tie them back....I normally only wash my hair every 3 days or so, so dry shampoo is one of my fave things♥

Phoenix1401

Bump!
To help you out!
I have relaxed hair the upkeep is kinda hard when you're sweating it out almost everyday lol
my advice is keeping your hair moisturized conditioner and oil I use Extra Virgin Olive oil on my scalp and dry shampoo inbetween washes.
For sythetic , weave and braids I consider to go on Youtube they have alot of good videos for dreads and other natrual styles.
Oh and Welcome to MFP!

BlessedShauna777

Faerie...THANK YOU THANK YOU

Phoenix...I have relaxed hair right now its such a pain to keep it nice especially when i gotta wash it every 4 days from sweat :9 im hoping dreads will be easier since I'll have unrelaxed hair.

76tech

Meet me friend Terence. He's kind of an awesome guy, and knows all about this stuff:
http://dreadlikeme.blogspot.com/

binglebandit

Do you exercise every day? When I had dreads I would exercise every other day and wash my hair on the days I'd work out. On the days I didn't I'd just tie my hair up while I showered. If you wash too frequently they can come out a little, but I think it would be better than letting sweat build up. If anything you could always just let water run through it without using shampoo or really rubbing it. I wouldn't really suggest going more than a couple days without washing your hair specially if you're working up a lot of sweat.