Braided hairstyles are beautiful and versalitile, but without proper care, they can lead to breakage, thinning, or frizz. Here's how to keep your braids looking fresh while protecting your natural hair:
FROM BREAKAGE AND DAMAGE
1. Start With a Healthy Foundation, Before braiding, make sure your hair is clean, conditioned, and moisturized, trim split ends and detangle properly to prevent knots that could turn into breakage later,
2.Don't Braid Too Tight, Tension is a leading cause of hair damage, Avoid overly tight braids that pull on your edges or scalp,protective styles should protect, not hurt
3. Moisturize Regularly, use a braid spray leave-in conditoner, or light oil like jojoba or organ oil 2-3 times a week to keep your scalp hydrated and your strands nourished
4. Cover Your Hair at Night, Wrap your in a sartin or silk scarf or use a satin bonnet before bed cotron pillowcases can dry at frz and breakage
5. Avoid Product Buildup, Avoid overload in heavy creams or gels, which can clog your scalp and attract dirt, causing itchiness
6. Keep Your Scalp Clean, Use a diluted shampoo or dry scalp cleanser every 1-2 weeks to clean your scalp, use a soft towel to dry or pat your hair braid gently to avoid fuzziness
7. Don't Leave Braids in Too Long, Braids should typically stay in for 4-8 weeks depending on the style, leaving them in too long can cause matting and breakage at the roots
8. Be Gentle During Take Down, use conditioner or detanling spray, when removing your braids, take your time to avoid tearing or cutting your hair
