Itchy Scalp Since Getting Box Braids

[GraceJones]

My scalp has been itching like crazy.

I washed the day before I got braids. I noticed my scalp was itching but just attributed it to dryness. I used some Cantu ACV Root Relief. It felt good for a minute, but still itched. I put some Wild Growth oil and still itches like crazy.

I cowashed with HH a week later because I thought it might just need washing? It's still itchy!! Do you think it might be growth stimulated by the pulling of the braids?

IDK if I am allergic to the hair. The hair is laying on my shoulders and neck but they don't itch. Just my scalp.

 

[OhTall1]

Did you soak the synthetic hair first to remove the coating? That's probably what your scalp is reacting to.

 

[GraceJones]

Did you soak the synthetic hair first to remove the coating? That's probably what your scalp is reacting to.

No I used my braider's hair. How do I get ride of the coating? I've had braids before and I've never experienced this

 

[Brwnbeauti]

Use astringent, like sea breeze. Put it on a q-tip and apply it to your scalp

 

[Black Ambrosia]

I'm guessing you're allergic to the hair. They say you should soak the hair before braiding for 30 minutes in ACV and water. I don't think there's anything you can do now for lasting relief. You'll need to wait a week or so for new growth. Once it's not sitting on your scalp the itching will go away.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Put some ACV in a spray bottle w/water and spray your head while in the shower.

 

[GraceJones]

So should I just fill the sink with ACV and water and soak?

 

[I Am So Blessed]

You could do that too I guess. I would just make sure the scalp and hair is getting a lot of ACV.

 

[LeftRightRepeat]

Is it too tight? if so, can you wash it at the root of the braid? ( i don't know what kind of hair you used and how it reacts to water)

 

[futureapl]

This happens to me every time I get a any type of weave in my hair. The last time I soaked it in ACV and water and it still itched like crazy.