Good Day Lovelies, how are we all doing?
Hope well.
Before we dive into today’s post, how do you like
this hair on me YEAH or NAY? Today’s post is quite different
from the norm. Well, I am trying things a bit different and will see how it
goes. This is the second time wearing braids since I got back to Nigeria, (check
out the very first braids I did HERE), to be honest I am not a braids person if
you aren’t new here you will understand. So, I decided to try a different type
of braid with a different color and it did turned out beautiful (note in this
picture its 3 weeks old), would have made a post when it was brand new but the
weather kept acting up. Anyway, I finally did get to take pictures before I
take them out, did you know the good thing about box braids or any type of
braids is that it protects your natural hair hence it is called protective hair
style.
Another good thing about braids is this,
once you wake up for work you do not need to spend minutes/hours combing and
styling the hair it’s just perfect as it
is and really time managing which has helped me a great deal for work, quick
errands and so on. Down below I have shared 5 ways to take care of your braids,
keep reading and do not forget to leave a comment while at it.
Talk to you in my next post, be you, be safe, be kind, stay blessed and remain humble.
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1. Protect your hair at
night. Always wear a scarf when you go to bed made out of silk or
satin. This is important whether you have braids or not. The smooth texture
will prevent your braids from frizzing and keep your edges looking fresh. This
also protects your roots from drying out when you sleep. If you find satin or
silk headscarves uncomfortable, then place a satin pillowcase over your pillow
for a similar type of protection.
2. Keep
your scalp moist. Do this at least two to
three times a week, using a leave-in conditioner. This will help prevent
your hair from drying out and eventually breaking. Water is the best thing for
your hair, so make sure to spritz your hair every morning with a water-based
solution with natural oils such as coconut oil or almond oil.
3. Wash your braids. The
build-up of sweat and products used can be damaging to your hair so it’s
important to wash your braids at once every two weeks. Thankfully, you don’t
need to hop in the shower and douse your braids with water if you don’t want
to. You can use dry shampoo or dry-wash your hair with by dampening a washcloth
with warm water and shampoo. You’ll part your hair and wipe your scalp down in
sections.

4. Extend your style
time by redoing your edges. Often, after a few
weeks your roots have grown out and it’s time to freshen up your look. Rather
than rebraid your entire head, just reinstall the braids along your hairline.
After you take out the braids along your edges, take extra care to detangle and
deep condition before reinstalling your braids again.
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Your braids look great! Love that they can be worn for up to 8weeks and in different hairstyles. Also, LOVE your glasses!
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