trying to get braids
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Topic: trying to get braids
Posted By: BronxNative
Subject: trying to get braids
Date Posted: June 26 2006 at 8:29am
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hello ladies n gents but mostly ladies cuz i dont have any sisters n my mom isnt really a big help when it comes to takin care of my hair. im real frustrated so if u think u can help me or have any ideas please feel more than happpy for have a voice. aight i got type 4b or 4c hair i think (nappy) and i havent hade a haircut since like january i havent been taking care of it though . its like 2 - 3 inches i would say 2.5 but like i said i havent done anything to it as far as shampoo or condition or anything like that i dont really know what to use how many times to use it and when to (wish i had someone to teach me these things) aight i want braids so bad and i was told if i go to the africans here they can braid anything even 1 inch hair. what are you peoples suggestions? should i get like a short fro first meaning combing my hair out wit a dryer or should i just go braid it and can they even braid it at my length (2.5 inches). n also in terms of my hair type how often should i shampoo / condition an what products u recommend for my hair type. thanks for rading my post and any suggestions are very welcome |
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Posted By: chocomom
Date Posted: June 26 2006 at 10:52am
umm... hi.
you should first go to the beauty palor and get a wash and deep condition or wash and deep condition your hair yourself if you shampoo do it like up to 3 times and condition for like 20 to 30 min under a dryer. before you get it done but they should charge no more than $40 sleep with a du rag after u get it done
I hope this helps!  ------------- ithank you for my blessing of MY CHILD! |
Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: June 26 2006 at 11:25am
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I just took my braids out, after one month and had an inch of new growth (pics in my fotki) You have to maintain your braids daily! I have my braid care regimen in my fotki journal if you are interested.
Don't get more than 4 inches added to your hair. A nice bob would be cute. You don't want that much stress on your roots. ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |
Posted By: BronxNative
Date Posted: June 26 2006 at 9:23pm
ok first and foremost, GO ME FOR GETTING A JOB TODAY  thanks people as well as those that sent me advice in PM, aight just for the record when i say i want braids i mean i want my own hair in braids not the extra artificial/natural hair that females get, thats much too obvious for a male in my opinion, but from the responses ive got i believe i should shampoo my hair then condition THEN get it braided, hopefully the africans in harlem can braid my sh*t. so after getting the braids, what do you people advise as far as taking care of them and how long should i wait to take them out, again thanks for the responses ppl ------------- |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: June 28 2006 at 10:18am
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Your welcome...just don't forget that when you wash use a WIDE tooth comb or shower detangler...if you don't get the tangles out while your hair is wet you will be in some serious pain. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |