Top 7 Hair Braid Care Tips From the Pros

Want to know how professionals get quality hair braid results? Here are some tips straight from the pros on what you should do before and after getting your hair braided to keep it looking fabulous:

1.    Before you get your hair braided, be sure to wash and blow-dry your hair thoroughly.  Since it is more challenging to keep your hair clean after your hair is braided, you want to ensure your scalp is thoroughly clean before you start.

2.    A hot oil treatment can replenish dry hair. Getting a hot oil treatment before getting your braids done will lock moisture into your hair and make it easier to manage during the braiding process. In addition, you will want to apply oil to your scalp regularly after you get your braids.

3.    Avoid having your hair braided too tight because this places the hair under unnecessary stress and the constant tugging may even cause hair breakage or thinning around your hairline. But in the event that your braids do feel too tight after your hair braid appointment and are causing you to have a headache, then try a hot shower. The steam should help to loosen the braids slightly and provide some relief.

4.    Avoid using thick shampoos and conditioners on your braids since this can leave a residue behind that will be hard to remove. Instead, try a “dry” shampoo or a shampoo specifically designed for braids that you can spray directly on your scalp. Another tip is to dilute a moisturizing shampoo in a spray bottle which you can also use to clean your scalp.

5.    As an alternative method to clean your scalp, try soaking a cotton ball in Witch Hazel and applying it to your scalp. Not only will this remove dirt, but it will also soothe an itchy scalp, which sometimes occurs as a result of braiding.

6.    If you’ve experienced scalp burn from being out in the sun too long, then next time try applying a sunblock of at least SPF-15. It should protect your scalp as it would protect the skin on the rest of your body.

7.    Never keep braids in for longer than 3 months if you have extensions. Keeping them in longer puts your hair at risk for thinning and even breakage.

Taking just a little extra time for hair braid care will ensure long lasting results and ensure that the time you spent on getting the braids was time well spent!

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