braid care

[afrofaithful]

what are you ladies doing with your hair to care for it while it is in braids?

Also has anyone ever gotten tree braids? please tell me your experience...

TIA!

 

[MaraWithLove]

When my hair is in braids, I basically follow the crown and glory method-just, I didn't know what it was until two days ago. When I wanna shampoo I dilute the shampoo and concentrate on my scalp. I also make sure I keep my hair moisturized and I do scalp massages.

I have installed my own tree braids before-it was easy peasy once I started and I liked the versatility that came with it. There are a few different ways to do them I believe, I installed them like singles/individuals. HTH

 

[Victoria44]

I wash and deep condition every two weeks, but i don't dilute the shampoo, just massage it directly on my scalp and let it run through my braids as it washes out.

I moisturize every 2 days, and when i moisturize i spray with water first so it absorbs easier into the braids..

i seal with castor oil. Thats about it.

When i take out my braids, my hair is usually a little on the greasy side, but i'd rather greasy hair than dry hair

 

[julzinha]

I wash my scalp with Giovanni Tea tree or Trader Joes Tree tree once a week then apply and cheapie conditioner like VO5 Moisture Milks as a leave in.
I moisturize my hair with a mix of African Pride Braid Spray and Infusium 23 every other day.

 

[Nonie]

The best advice I can give you is to follow the Crown & Glory Braid Regimen: http://www.growafrohairlong.com/braidreg.html