How To Cope With Synthetic Dreads During Heatwaves

1. How To Cope With Synthetic Dreads During Heatwaves Synthetic dreads can look so good tied up in a bun or pony tail, but how do they feel in the heat? At times, uncomfortable, depending on how hot or humid it is. What can you do about it? There are some things you can do besides stay in an air-conditioned room all day, which is not actually good for your dreads or synthetic ones anyway. Using a headband has got a few benefits. Firstly, it’ll protect your scalp from the sun. The skin on the scalp is very sensitive and can easily get burnt. One thing to keep in mind is that some fabrics can irritate your skin even more. Satin or polyester are thought to keep your skin cool. Secondly, if you’re applying sun screen, put it on your skin carefully so as not to irritate any sensitive spots the headband may miss. Thirdly, the base of the headband will keep your neck as cool as possible when the heat sets in. Do you shampoo or condition, or use spray on your synthetic dreads? What you want is locked in moisture, but no loosening of knots, so rinsing and dry shampoo is best. Conditioner should be avoided as it contains ingredients that are designed to loosen knots. Using a home-made blend of oils, like olive or coconut oil, with a few drops of essential oil, can help it to be less itchy, as your scalp won’t be irritated by any ingredients. They’ll help seal the moisture into the knots without loosening them. Winter and summer bring different synthetic dread care concerns, but they needn’t be high maintenance. What you can do is invest in a few good products, and headbands for all occasions. Avoid petroleum or mineral based products in order to choose moisture locking oils as mentioned. In summer you would think it possible for your dreads to dry completely, but some summer days may not actually be hair drying days. Try not to brush it off, excuse the pun, and sleep on wet, or damp synthetic dreads. You might get that smell of mildew as a result. The type of synthetic dreads you choose can affect how comfortable you feel. Think of it as having seasonal dreads. You could find a range of summer colours, or just one to put in amongst your own dreadlocks, or the synthetic ones you already have. In summer, if you live somewhere hot and humid, investing in thinner dreads would probably make you feel more comfortable. If you love the ones you have, then accessorising can be what gets you to the comfort level for you.

2. New synthetic dread wearers often ask if we should be swimming with our dreads. You might be surprised to hear that the salt in sea water is actually quite good for cleansing and tightening, but the sun creams and moisturising oils you can find in local or communal swimming pools can actually loosen your synthetic dreads. What you can do about that is invest in a high quality swim cap. The best thing about having dreads or synthetic dreads to most people is how good they can look when they’re cared for. Keeping them safe in the summer is one way to have some dignified dreads. Don’t let the heat, humidity or other agents cause any itchiness or loosen your knots. If the headbands you have are too hot or heavy for the heat, think satin, get satin, and sew your own lining into a headband for that cool feeling on your dreads and your scalp, and enjoy your synthetic dreads despite the heatwave. About Us: Dread Lab is a stockist of dreadlock accessories and extensions, amongst other dreadlock related items. The business was set up in 2015 when the owner had to import all the items that couldn’t be found at home. Since then, the business has grown to custom-design selected products in the industry with much success. For all of your dreadlock needs, Dread Lab has stocked it safely and ready to ship. For more information, go to: https://www.dreadlab.co.uk Company: DreadLab Website: www.dreadlab.co.uk Call: 01522 827706 Address: 16 Lissett Close Lincoln Lincolnshire United Kingdom LN6 0SY