Sweaty Locs: How to Get Them Smelling Fresh

The more your dreadlocks grow, the more you’ll have to deal with odor that will pop up now and again. This is even worse if you sweat a lot. I know you may have tried almost everything that you can think of to get your dreads smelling fresh, but nothing seems to work. This may be the last time you have to worry about dealing with foul odor caused by sweaty locs.

Working Out With Dreadlocks

So you’ve got your dreads, and to go with the look, you want to achieve the perfect body, so you do your regular workout. You’re seeing great progress, but there’s just this one thing that seems to be an annoyance, your dreads can’t seem to smell fresh for long.

Keeping Your Dreads From Getting Sweaty While Working out

When you’re working out at the gym, the last thing you want to deal with is hair getting in your way. Keeping it secured and up off your sweaty body, can make a big difference. Putting your locs in a ponytail can help. The only thing you’ll have to worry about next, is perspiration from your forehead, hairline, and scalp, but this can be dealt with afterwards.

  • Less Washing to Prevent Mold in Dreads

Washing too often to get rid of the sweat from your locs might not be such a good idea, because then you have to deal with other issues such as mold and mildew. There is another quicker, move convenient solution that you can use. Try using a natural locs deodorizer to refresh your hair in-between washes.

If you do feel like washing your dreadlocks often to get rid of the sweaty smell, you have to make sure that you use a residue-free dreadlocks soap or shampoo to prevent buildup.

Also, drying your locs thoroughly will not only get rid of the bad smell, but will prevent mold, which can occur if there is constant dampness inside the strands of the locs. Invest in a handheld hair dryer and use it after each wash. I would recommend that you use the low setting so that your dreads don’t get heat damage.

  • Moisture-wicking Headbands for Dreadlocks

While you do your workout guys, wear a wide headband that is specifically designed for pulling sweat away from your dreads. If you do a lot of workout activities or athletic sports, you should definitely have a few of these in your possession.

Wearing a moisture-wicking wide headband will divert the sweat from your locs, while keeping them out of your face. If your dreads are long, you will need more than just the headband to keep them from soaking up sweat from off your shoulders and back. Just use a few strands of your locs to hold them in place up in a bun.