Braid wearers stand up.... they hurt though!!!!!!!

[atlien]

Hey ladies what is really really good. I went and got my hair braided by the africans(keep in mind I have never worn braids)I told them not to braid to tight and while she was doing it I didn't feel any pulling but boy when I woke up the next morning

I felt like someone was pulling every strand of my head( I have a huge head). It feels a little better know. Hey will my hair come out because it flaked up with some white flakes and also it feels a little tingly everyone is telling me they snatched me bald

... Someone who has went through this please shed some light

. I"ve only had them in for 1 week and I paid 80$ I love the style but I'm about to take them out. I'm eager to know if hair is still on my head.

Holla at a sista.....

 

[sexycaramel03]

Well I can tell you one thing for sure....make sure you start using astringent on your scalp RIGHT NOW before the build up comes. They sale it at Sally's. I thought you were suppose to use it after the build-up comes the girl that braids my hair (and she does have a license) told me I should have used it before the build up came. The astringent is supposed to combat buildup.

After a week, there should still be a little tightness (w/ the braids) but things should start to feel a little relaxed by now. Have you tried washing the braids yet? I have individual braids and when I wash them, they actually look better. I've had mine in for about 4 weeks now.

If you feel that they aren't too tight by now, then I wouldn't take them down. But remember if you do decide to take them down, that a lot of hair is going to come out b/c it's hair that's been shedded but has been "stuck" in the braids. I had to take my front braids out (to get rebraided b/c of buildupd) and I had 4 weeks worth of shedded hair. That was a lot of hair and it kinda freaked me out.

 

[adrienne0914]

you can usually tell if you're gonna lose any hair by the hairs along the hairline. those are the ones most prone to coming out. what i usually did after getting braids is wash my hair. that really eases the pain. i would also take some Aleve prior to getting it braided. i'd keep looking for another braider because even if your hair is okay this time, eventually it takes its toll...

 

[atlien]

thanks girls!!!!!

 

[Tonya]

I am currently wearing braids that were done by the "africans" about 1 month ago and they are hanging by a starnd. I just started using leave in conditioner and surge and washing one a week. Once your hair starts growing it will loosen up. I am getting my edges redone soon.