SNyeema
Member
Okay so fall has arrived in the DC metro area and as I do every year I've started wearing braids. Every year I usually get braids around Ocbtober and wear them in different styles through April or May. Normally at the end of the cycle, I cut it all off and go back to my signature Halle style. Except this time I'm NOT going to cut it off. I'm going to let it grow out for a change. Currently, my hair is just grazing the end of my ears. Think bob style.
Anyway, I never really adopted a braid "regimen" if you will. I just wore the braids, oiled my scalp when necessary. Removed the braids after 6 weeks or so. Washed my hair, did a quick conditioning and then got it rebraided for another 6 weeks or so (depending on the style. cornrows usually lasted about 3-4 weeks. micros 6. singles between 6-8). But after being on the forum for a while and adopting some of your methods, I wanted to create some kind of regimen for myself. I didn't do a search so forgive me if this has already been discussed.
My question is, what do YOU do for your hair while in braids? Is there a special braid spray you use or do you create your own? When you take down your braids to prepare for more, what do you do prior to the application? Deep condition? Aphogee treatment? Just trying to gain some ideas from experienced braid wearers. Gotta get serious this go around because I want nice healthy hair for the spring time. I don't want all my efforts to go to waste. So any advice would be helpful. TIA.
Anyway, I never really adopted a braid "regimen" if you will. I just wore the braids, oiled my scalp when necessary. Removed the braids after 6 weeks or so. Washed my hair, did a quick conditioning and then got it rebraided for another 6 weeks or so (depending on the style. cornrows usually lasted about 3-4 weeks. micros 6. singles between 6-8). But after being on the forum for a while and adopting some of your methods, I wanted to create some kind of regimen for myself. I didn't do a search so forgive me if this has already been discussed.
My question is, what do YOU do for your hair while in braids? Is there a special braid spray you use or do you create your own? When you take down your braids to prepare for more, what do you do prior to the application? Deep condition? Aphogee treatment? Just trying to gain some ideas from experienced braid wearers. Gotta get serious this go around because I want nice healthy hair for the spring time. I don't want all my efforts to go to waste. So any advice would be helpful. TIA.
