SHIV SIMANI REVEALS WHY HE CUT HIS SIGNATURE DREADLOCKS

Fitness coach and influencer Shiverenje Simani, popularly known as Shiv Simani, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to cut off his iconic dreadlocks. 

Simani said that maintaining his dreadlocks had become increasingly challenging, especially over the past year. “I was tired of all the hair care. My scalp started getting itchy and dry a lot quicker, meaning I had to wash my locks more often. I had to oil them frequently and spend more time in salons than I wanted. It became a task I just couldn’t prioritise with everything else on my plate,” he explained.

With plans to return to competitive sports and intense training, keeping dreadlocks while maintaining a demanding workout routine was going to be hard. “I’ll be swimming, running, biking, gymming, and showering twice or even thrice a day. With all that water and chlorine exposure, dreadlocks are simply too high maintenance for my lifestyle right now,” he said.

Simani also cited concerns about the health of his hairline, which he felt was being affected by constantly tying his locks back. “My hair started thinning, and it wasn’t as thick as when I started. That was a no-go for me,” he shared. 

He admitted that he lost his street cred after cutting his dreadlocks. “I’ll miss being called ‘Rus’ the street cred and respect that came with being a Rasta. It’s been weird being called ‘Buddha’ in the past 24 hours. But other than that, I’m happy with my decision,” he said.