Individual/Box braids‘ trend is coming back. You probably want to put some on. I hereby answer some questions you may have about braids.
1- How much time does it take to complete individual/box braids?
It all depends on the size, the length of your braid. In general, it takes from 6 to 8 hours to complete waist-length Hershey’s-chocolate-bite-size braids. Mine actually took six (6) hours.
My Individual Braids- Waist Length
2- For how long can someone keep her braids on?
It is recommended that you keep your hair in braids not for more than six (6) weeks. But, I have seen people keeping them for longer.
3- How to maintain your own hair while in braids?
Dry shampoo once per week and do a full shampoo then condition with a cap covering the braids every three to four weeks. From my own experience, I would suggest that you dilute the shampoo.
Daily spritz with water and one or more of your favorite oils and seal with any hair butter/moisturizing cream or oil of your choice.
Bag your hair before going to bed so that your roots can keep the moisture and your braids their beauty.
Picture from http://www.blackwomenbeautycentral.com
4- How does someone prepare her hair before braiding?
Drink plenty of water to keep your hair hydrated. Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo to remove all residues. Apply moisturizing shampoo and deep conditioning treatment or a hot oil treatment. Get your hair cut to remove all damaged or split ends.
If you have further questions, please send at afroalice@yahoo.com or post on our Facebook page Afro Alice.
References: www.dailyglow.com / www.safarihairbraiding.com
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Thanks for the very informative article. I especially like step number 4. (The part about maintaining your hair while you have the braids in). So many people don’t realize how important cleansing and moisturizing is. Moisture is our best friend and it makes all the difference. Your box braids look lovely by the way. 🙂
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