Long lasting braids are not done from magic- they’re maintained.
Little mistakes ruin beautiful braids,avoid those mistakes by applying simple care and maintenance tips to keep your braids last longer.
Which of these mistakes are you guilty of?
These are the five mistakes that ruin your braids
1. Sleeping Without Protection
Cotton pillowcases cause dryness, frizz and flyaways.
Use stylish silk lined bonnets.
Always wrap your braids with silk bonnets before bed.
2. Skipping Washing and Conditioning
Do you know you can wash and condition your braids.
Always do maintenance by washing, blow drying and even retouch to allow you kep your braids for longer.
3. Styling too tight
Constantly pulling braids into tight ponytails and buns puts stress on your edges and scalp.
Give your hair a break with looser styles.
4. Scratching with sharp objects
Itching scalp is due to build up or scalp sensitivity. Using combs, pins or nails to scratch irritates and woonds the scalp.
Instead apply apple cider vinegar wash to your next hair maintenance appointment.
Wash your extensions to reduce the chances of scalp flare up, shampoo, condition and treat hair before braind install for more comfort.
“Combining this oil with the lymph drainage massage technique will bring out glow, plumpness and radiance.”
5. Keeping Braids for long
Leaving braids in for long leads to build up, matting and roots,
if yoou have to keep your braids in for longer, make sure you have a retouch, which includes wash/blow-dry and redo of the front/back to keep your hair clean and looking neater for longer.
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Great points!