Is using rubberbands in the early stage of dreadlocks really that harmfull?

I feel that rubberbands are only used to make it look nicer in the early stages of dreadlocks. Is there really bad problems that could occur with having them in for a while untill dreads mature? I have 3 1/2 inch long dreads.

updated by @austin-potter: 02/14/15 09:36:27AM

yes very bad issues and u really think having rubber bands uin looks good?

its an extremely bad idea take thewm out right away

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Haha Alright I thing it looks better without loosehairs everywhere and it keeps the sections sectioned. i dont really want congo dreads. But Im really considering taking them out.i just want a legitimate explanation.

put beads on them instead then. just keep separating them by hand (ripping) if u don want congo's but its highly unlightly that there gonna congo together when yr hair is that short

adfter 2 days if u take thekm out it requires unknotting knots thast form around them after a week they can be swallowed entirely

after 2 weeks they start to melt into a sticky gross mess

after 3 they start to dry rot insidde the dread where u cant get them out

even if u chancge tghem daily they can weaken the roots

they should never be in there at all

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What do you mean wrap them in hemp?

mylene lrx said:

i had rubbenbands for dreads extensions once, and it true that they kind of melt in a sticky glue, or knot with hait, witch it not good.

I remember i've read a story few weeks ago on this forum of someone who had rubberband to prevent congo, and all the roots knotted together, so it doesnt prevent congo.

You can use wrap them in hemp, or use beads, to help them sectionning,

do as hemp hair wrap

Austin Potter said:

What do you mean wrap them in hemp?

mylene lrx said:

i had rubbenbands for dreads extensions once, and it true that they kind of melt in a sticky glue, or knot with hait, witch it not good.

I remember i've read a story few weeks ago on this forum of someone who had rubberband to prevent congo, and all the roots knotted together, so it doesnt prevent congo.

You can use wrap them in hemp, or use beads, to help them sectionning,

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would they still be able to grow with the wrap on them?

ofcousd=rse but will be squished thin its best to leave nothing on them just let them dread the way they wanna dread

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i've actually used embroidery thread on a few of mine before and it helped keep them together. i would just knot a small piece about an inch away from the root. it slid up and down with ease like a bead but didn't get stuck there like a bead would. when i wanted to remove it i just cut it. super simple.