Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Braiding Hair Care




Braiding Hair Care

Hair braiding has been a part of our culture for centuries. Today there are so many styles to choose from. You can opt for Micros, Invisible Braids, Kinky Twist or Cornrows.
Wether you choose to use your natural hair or accentuate your braids with extensions, the end result will be low maintenance hair care that looks great and last a long time. Dependig on the style braids can last from two weeks to two months. Braids are great when you are trying to go natural or if you just want to take a short break from the relaxer. You should wait at least two weeks after the chemical service before getting braids because the hair is overly porous and has poor elasticity. You will have healthy hair under you braids if you follow these hair care steps.
Choosing a good stylist is the first important step. You don't want a stylist who braids too tight or leaves you in pain after your visit. Too much hair is also a problem. Braids that are too heavy and too tight may create tension to the scalp that could damage the hair.
Keeping the hair and scalp moisturized is so important. The hair should never be dry or brittle. Use a light pomade or oil for the hair and scalp.Wrap hair at night with a satin or silk scarf to reduce frizziness. Keep your scalp clean with an astrigent or Sea Breeze. When you are ready to shampoo, you can try a waterless shampoo ( by Daggett & Ramsell) or use a mild shampoo in the shower so you don't disturb the braids. Then towel dry.
Removing Braids
For easy removal, add conditioner or Isoplus Braid Remover to braids. Apply a generous amount and this will prevent hair from being tangled. Depending on how long your hair is braided you can expect hair shedding. Don't be alarmed this is normal the hair sheds 80-100 hairs everyday. Use a purphying shampoo once the braids are removed. This is a deep cleansing shampoo that removes the impurites from the scalp and hair then deep condition to restore moisture in the hair. The next couple of weeks use a moisturizing shampoo and continue to deep condition.

1 comment:

Charms said...

I like the second photo Braiding style. How long to complete braiding those hairs? I love the style and wondering if is it difficult to braid your hair or depending on the hair texture? Is removing braids that difficult and what effect would this do to your hair?