Hair Guide: (How to Protect Your Braids)
- GlowwithKindness advises against keeping braids on for more than Four (4) to Eight (8) weeks. Yes, a braided hairstyle can be worn for a very long time. However, you shouldn’t leave them on for too long. Every Three (3) to Five (5) days, use oil sheen spray and mousse. This gives your hair a pleasant smell and prevents your roots from drying out.
- Your hair will be more prone to breakage, knots, and tangles the longer you leave your braids in.
- Although braids are protective styles, they should not be made repeatedly because your hair also needs a break.
- You might need to retouch your edges after Three (3) weeks if you intend to wear your braids for Eight (8) weeks. Before arriving to replace the braids, properly detangle, shampoo, and condition your hair.
- When you go to bed, cover your braids with a silk or satin hair bonnet to prevent friction with your bedding. This will keep the hair from fraying or even breaking, especially around the edges.
- For individual braids, wearing a ponytail at the same spot each day might lead to hair breakage; alternating the spot where your ponytail sits will help prevent breakages.