Taking care of your hair while in braids
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Printed Date: November 02 2025 at 10:11pm
Topic: Taking care of your hair while in braids
Posted By: Jazmynsgrandma
Subject: Taking care of your hair while in braids
Date Posted: November 01 2005 at 11:44am
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I need some advise. My niece has braids in because she had some damage done to her hair because of a relaxer put in wrong. She had breakage, especially in the back of her head. She put in braids so that she can gain some growth back. I've never had braids, so how should she moisturize her hair and what are the best products for her to use to help her keep her own hair soft and healthy? I appreciate your answers. You all are the best! Thanks. |
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Posted By: Yolligirl
Date Posted: November 01 2005 at 12:28pm
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When I had braids I used Sulfer 8 braid spray and added jojoba oil to it. I sprayed my scalp and the braids to where my hair ended and I did this twice a day. I also washed mine every other week and I wouldn't leave them in longer than two months. HTH ------------- Life is a journey, Enjoy the ride. |
Posted By: Sweet_Ambrosia
Date Posted: November 02 2005 at 1:18am
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I use S-curl No drip spray (diluted) whenever I wear braids, African Royale braid spray is pretty good too. I wash mine once a week and use witch hazel on my scalp to keep it clean and to prevent buildup. Here's a site that has great info on braid care & hair care in general : http://www.growafrohairlong.com/braidreg.html - http://www.growafrohairlong.com/braidreg.html HtH~ ------------- *Transitioned Successfully (7-20-05~7-20-07) *100 Natural~3c/4a *Hair Goal: WSL *stretched/straighten* '08 |
Posted By: Jazmynsgrandma
Date Posted: November 02 2005 at 10:09am
| thank you ladies, for the info. I will let her know what to do right away. |
Posted By: london411
Date Posted: November 04 2005 at 11:53pm
Wow this is great info! I atually just put my hair in braids a few weeks ago and it's growing I think I washed it and my new growth started poping up already is this new growth or just my hair lossening up from previously washing it?  it's silly but I am really anxious to remove my braids because of it. Talk about impatient------------- wiqlf personal reassons=) |