It does, thank you so much!
Gene Thompson said:
I workout 4-5 times a week, and also play basketball. I sweat ALOT! lol, and still wash only once or twice a week. I probably should wash more but that's just my routine right now. Also after working out I make sure I let my hair out and not wear any hats or beenies so the sweat can dry. Hope this helps, bless.
Wow, thanks guys! I will try not washing my head after a workout and see how it does. I'm ordering some dread shampoo too, so hopefully that'll help also <3
I am a member at a gym and I sweat a LOT when I go. I haven't been since I started dreading (with the Holidays and such.) and was planning on starting back pretty hardcore, which will mean lots of wet, sweaty dreads.
I know sweat probably wont "hurt" your dreads. I am just wondering if it would be disgusting to not wash them every time? I've never not washed my hair after working out, it seems like it'd be unhygienic. But what if I were to go to the gym once every other day? Wouldn't I be washing them too much?
So awesome! Love your timeline and your locks are gorgeous. Look forward to your next update :D
Alright, I'll give them a shot. Thanks!!
soaring eagle said:
baking sodas awesome but the sg-=hampoos from dreadlockshampoo are better just rub it on your scalo then lather and rinse
This might sound like a dumb question, but how do you use bar soap on your head? Isn't it hard to work a lather through with it?
Never used baking soda on my hair either. Is that just as good?
So I started out thinking it'd be a great idea to keep in my elastics for at least a month to keep them from unraveling, but I noticed after reading about it some and getting advice from peeps on this site that it was a bad idea and took them out. Some were already starting to melt into my hair, people! After a week! (I take really hot showers)
So far they are holding up fine, I have t&r'ed the ends for maintenance to keep them from falling completely out. One in the back came loose, though, so I ended up just braiding it until I get time to t&r that one back up. Lots of loose hairs, but I don't mind them too much.
Questions! I have this craaazy dread on the back of my head that just kind of bulges out at the root (a loop, i guess?) and I really don't know what I should do with it. I've considered combing it out and re-t&r'ing it but if it will be fine on its own, Id rather just let it be. Here's a (bad) pic of it
Anybody know what to do about it? Oh, and shampoo... I've been using organic shampoo, is that fine? I didn't want to mix my own, I'm far too lazy. :D
That's awful! Good luck, Boots. I hope you can get rid of them soon. 
I have been washing my body every day. (I used to wash my hair every day), and wash my dreads every three. On the days I don't wash my dreads I just tie them up and use a headband to help protect them from too much water-spray. Use a washcloth for your upper shoulders/face. I have been washing my bangs in the sink. :P
You can also make your own out of clay and have them look however you want. It's pretty cheap and easy.
