Hi, I was just wondering is there a lot more chance of getting mold in your dreads if you live in a humid, rainy climate. I just got back from Hilo, Hi; and it rains a lot there. After I got out if the ocean it seemed like my hair stayed moist the whole trip. I started to avoid the water. I didn't bring a hair dryer either. I wasn't expecting that. Next time I will try to keep my head covered to avoid the rain and misty air.
updated by @momahepp: 01/13/15 08:55:05PM
Humid climates
@soaring-eagle
13 years ago
29,637 posts
i spendt 6 months in oregon it rained alnmost every day when its hot i pour water over my head to cool down
i never had issiues unless i put em in a hat or tied em up wet ort had huge beads or otherwise bundled em up
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Ok, cuz I got in the ocean the first day, sincevthe salt water is so great for then when they are forming. But then I realized how moist it was there. It seemed like it was having a hard time drying. Maybe the salt in it felt weird, too. Anyway by the end of the trip, I was trying to find ways to avoid any moisture. Alot of people there have dehumidifiers in their homes, which would probably help.
soaringeagle said:
soaringeagle said:
i spendt 6 months in oregon it rained alnmost every day when its hot i pour water over my head to cool down
i never had issiues unless i put em in a hat or tied em up wet ort had huge beads or otherwise bundled em up
ok, good to know. There's a lot of dreadies there in HI. So i figure it's fine. Its so tempting to dip your head in the ocean every chance u get with new locks !
Iain said:
Iain said:
the salt that remains in your hair would actually prevent mold from growing (not long term) but long enough for your hair to dry at least. i live in florida and though the summers are miserable and humid I haven't had any problems even when i went to the beach constantly