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Post by gingerdreadman on Feb 22, 2016 4:46:50 GMT
Hey Guys any tips for keeping the dreads dry in the shower on non wash days? What methods do you guys use? When mine were brand new I just used a regular shower cap but they barely fit in then. As time went on I found someone on ETSY from Australia selling "dread" shower caps they are just super thin clear plastic shower caps.(may be the same ones knotty boy sells) i have been using them since but they start to get a bit of a smell and loose their elasticity at the head band over time,as any shower cap would. I have seem youtube videos of people cutting plastic grocery bags and using those. I know Lazy Dreads uses a tshirt or at least did. But i feel like my hair would still get wet some because the shirt would get soaked.
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Post by alethionaut on Feb 22, 2016 7:10:30 GMT
Pound shop shower cap, it's old so the elastic is gone which means it's massive!
Or I just put them in a bun and keep the shower low.
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Post by danzia on Feb 22, 2016 12:29:20 GMT
I put mine in a bun and direct the shower head. The nape of my neck usually gets a bit damp so I pat it dry.
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Post by Olly on Feb 22, 2016 14:32:44 GMT
Mine go up in a bun on top of my head.
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Post by LeRemy on Feb 22, 2016 17:16:15 GMT
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Post by Dreadlocktruth on Feb 22, 2016 17:18:17 GMT
I just tie it up in a bun, which is extra helpful if I'm taking a bath, as it means I get a pillow.  |
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Post by gingerdreadman on Feb 22, 2016 20:28:26 GMT
I actually looked at these awhile ago when I was looking into taking swimming lessons. I just thought it may be a little tight and hard to put on for everyday use. So you are a fan? |
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Post by LeRemy on Feb 22, 2016 21:06:25 GMT
gingerdreadman , I actually looked at these awhile ago when I was looking into taking swimming lessons. I just thought it may be a little tight and hard to put on for everyday use. So you are a fan? Heh, I haven´t tried it yet. I have to dread my hair first, but yea. Preparing and stuff, but I think as more you practice with it. The faster you get it on. I don´t think it´s that hard to get on, and that says much. I´m just bad with doing fast things with my hands  It will probably fit more comfortable over time too. And saw on ebay on some shower caps. No, just no. The cheaper and more permanent it is = the better. |
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jxbx
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Post by jxbx on Feb 22, 2016 23:44:32 GMT
I use the shower caps I can purchase at the local drug store. I get the largest they have and I usually get a new one every 6 to 8 months.
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Post by alethionaut on Feb 23, 2016 1:27:55 GMT
I just tie it up in a bun, which is extra helpful if I'm taking a bath, as it means I get a pillow. Loved my flight earlier with dread pillow! Comfortable anywhere city population me |
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Post by MamaKittyLove on Feb 23, 2016 15:07:42 GMT
I just put mine up in a bun. My nape hair may get a tiny bit wet but it's no big deal.
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Post by nafets on Feb 29, 2016 11:23:57 GMT
It takes 3 hair bands to get it all up, still not long enough to get it all in one yet. I dont have a shower, just a bath so as long as dont lay down too far (altho I barely fit in the bath anyway) im all good.
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Post by LeRemy on Feb 29, 2016 20:09:08 GMT
Reporting in for an update about the Dreadshead swimming cap. I did use it with my salty rubbed hair today, and yea... It felt like it ripped off all my hair, then I read that you should use a dreadsock under it. To protect the hair, so ordered a bright orange one. So I can be orangy when my hair gets longer, outside of the shower |
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Post by lipstic on Mar 9, 2016 3:16:30 GMT
So I'm very late to this conversation but I'm throwing my 2 cents in anyway, have you ever seen bowl covers? they are giant shower caps for bowls instead of using plastic wrap. I personally just tie up my hair and if I need extra protection I use a shopping bag, but I see them (the covers) at the dollar stores all the time. Of course I would never want to wear these if I was actually swimming.
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Post by Ziggy on Mar 9, 2016 4:59:22 GMT
I pile mine on top of my head and then wrap a scarf around the whole mess and tie it up.
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