Hey does anyone have tips for maintaining your braids? Things from washing and drying to moisurizing.

Especially because I wear braids a lot, and I hate how it's hard to comb my hair out when the braid comes off. It probably has something to do with how I wash my hair, but any ideas on how to prevent this too?

don't take out all of your braids before combing. comb each braid individually (in sections).

always start at the top/tips and work your way down when you comb.

use some mosturizer/oil so it doesn't break off from being too dry (never comb your hair when it's dry)

leaving braids in for 3mths is bad. never do it again (_{i do it sometimes. lol} )

don't do single braids all the time. once or twice a year is enough if you want to keep your edges.

don't use cheap shampoos or anything that contains alcohol.

I only do cornrows.

My butt doesnt have the patience for million braids.

good tips, Wes.

i love cornrows too cos it lets air onto my scalp and ideal for swimming,but each time i have it on i always get this funny feeling cos i think my head is kinda big.there's this new braids weave out now for those that can't endure the pain of real braids,just 'sew' it on in minutes.it's already in the u.k.don't know if it's in the u.s.you guys should check it out.

don't do single braids all the time. once or twice a year is enough if you want to keep your edges.

tru talk

i did micros once n' i tell U

i lost some hair up in the front _{i was soo pissed god damn}

its every good to keep ur hair moist when u got braids
expecially up in the front

gianni:

i love cornrows too because it lets air onto my scalp and ideal for swimming,but each time i have it on i always get this funny feeling because i think my head is kind of big.there's this new braids weave out now for those that can't endure the pain of real braids,just 'sew' it on in minutes.it's already in the u.k.don't know if it's in the u.s.you guys should check it out.

never heard of that.

WesleyanA:


never heard of that.

yeah,cos it's new!

Good tips@ wesleyanA.

thanks @funketobi and TOH

try to stay away from products that contain petrolum aka grease. you can use a little on your braids to make it shine but don't use it on your scalp. they're cheap but . . .

pink oil, sulfur 8 (spray for braids) = really good for braids obviously. lol I don't know much products that work well.

thanks wesley, that was a nice tips

i like to do micro braids, at least 3 times in a year and it always last for 6 or 7 weeks.
infact in two days time, i should be carrying a new micro braid

your welcome
microbraids are cool in fact.


wear scarfs/sleep-caps to bed (preferably silky ones. . they sell them in stores)so your style/ braids last longer w/o looking messed up.

@wesley,thanks 4 dat piece. three braiders did it and spent 9hrs.i did it yesterday and cldn't sleep but as of now,d pain is gone.pls,can u recommend any hair creme or spray 4 d braid so as 2 last longer.

Hey all good evening microbraids do require time and money so I am saying this to before you fall asleep think to yourself would I throw $150-200 out of a rolling car on the highway? Certainly not,just remember ladies tie your braids with a silk scarf and don't throw a lot of different creams filling the hair with alot of different dirty oils.Oh yeah by the way SINCE WERE ON THE SUBJECT OF MICROBRAIDS CAN SOMEONE TELL THE DUH ME HOW TO TIE KNOT THEM AND MAKE THEM STAY!!!!!!!!!heeeeellllllllpppppppppppppppp. [font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font]

Hmm, does anyone know tips for silky hair? I mean i love wearing braids, but my hair will come out no longer than 2-3 weeks and i can't wash it properly and i loose a lot of hair when I take them off, any advice? _{Check my pic and u'll see what i mean.}

Just did the micro because Lord knows am tired with this head of hair. Anyway the first couple of days I had migraines from the tightness. Just recently noticed some whitish things have began forming at the base of the braids, so I have been using " Organic root stimulator air oil" in my scalp, and "Perfect for perm hair oil" in the braids. Also I sleep in asilk scarf at nights. Next week I am planning on having them washed in a quest to maintain them longer.

let me see these braids you this crazy neelsel

ThiefOfHearts:

let me see these braids you this crazy neelsel

I know is Me you want to see and not my braids

Anyway they look HOTTTT. The girl who did them is from Mali. She did a superb job,

What's up psycho?

wrap / scarf before you go to bed

tie it up before you go to bed, moisturize your braids every 3 days

fellybabe:

i like to do micro braids, at least 3 times in a year and it always last for 6 or 7 weeks.
infact in two days time, i should be carrying a new micro braid

@fellybabe,
Micro braids are not meant to be carried for longer, The last one I had on stayed 4 months!!

The one I have on now is really micro-mini. this is the 2nd month and I never even start. I no go sit for two days, then remove am after 7 weeks.

WesleyanA:

never heard of that.

They got them in Naija too. I saw some last holiday at the market in warri, still regret why I didn't get them.

uzygirl:

@fellybabe,
Micro braids are not meant to be carried for longer, The last one I had on stayed 4 months!!

The one I have on now is really micro-mini. this is the 2nd month and I never even start. I no go sit for two days, then remove am after 7 weeks.

you keep microbraids for a 1/4 of a year?
no itch, buildups, falling off when you take them off, loosing edges e.tc?

you got tips you'd like to share?

braids of any kind still on the head after 6-8 weeks is nasty.

ThiefOfHearts:

braids of any kind still on the head after 6-8 weeks is nasty.

yep! braids should not last more thatn 6 weeks 'cept you want to start locking your hair, even the smell and flakes oozing from that hair will be so NASTY!

Guilty as charged my braid been on since december 06, but i take good care of it soooo and cuz my hair is natural im still keepin it in to avoid d stress of my nach hair, besides does anyone know a good straightner for natural hair!!!!

i know BabyBliss is quite good straightener

The best way to remove micros's: wash hair before removing them with motion shampoo and condition. apply the shampoo before wet hair. then you wash the shampoo , may have to do it twice. then condition, wash out and then take down while wet, carefully. it's quicker too! and your hair will not knot up while you are taking them down. After you remove all the braids, wash with a tangle shampoo and condition.

Tips for maintaining braids and cornrows:
• Always make sure your hair is properly washed and treated with deep conditioner before putting in braids and cornows.
• Do not use heavy hair cream, this tends to weight your hair down, causing build-up and flaky scalp.
• For your comfort, select a style that is appropriate for your hair length and texture.
• Do not leave your braids in for more than eight weeks at a time. As your hair may begin to lock causing severe breakage.
• Put your hair in a silk or satin scarf before going to bed at night to avoid frizz.

I am actually not a braids person, but since i started transitioning to natural hair,i've done a lenghty kinky n am goin for cornrow next.D micro or mila braids is a no no 4 moi.

wen i'm in braids, i tend to b in for less than 2 months, and cornrows only two weeks props, while i have braids or cornrows on, i moisturize with hair spray and hair food.

i use a medicated spray conditioner for braids with olive oil, jojoba oil, shea butter and t-tree. it helps with the dry scalp, dandruff and itching

i just got singles from a neighbor , the ends are out but what is the key to lockin the braid so it does not slip out like five did last night , i dont want to super glue it !!!!!