braids and relaxer question

[Adrian3bc]

I am constantly worried about my hair type me and my mom deduced that I am somewhere in the three range b/c when I relax my hair has absolutely no wave/curl (mild motions relaxer for about 10 minutes) except for the front and kithcen areas which I think are def. 3C.
Also, how much new growth should i have b4 I take out my braids. Ive only had them in for 3 week but they are starting to look "ratty" and I have over 1/2 inch of new growth.


Please Help.
TIA,
Adrian

 

[zoya_j]

I don't think there is a rule about how much new growth is needed before braids can be removed. If there is, I've never heard of it. Depending on how well my braids hold up I would keep cornrows in 2-3 weeks and individuals in 3-4 weeks or however long I can stand(I get bored quick).But no longer than six weeks because build-up and locing would cause me major hair loss, but bear in mind that's just me. Have you ever worn braids before? How long did you keep them in?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

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I don't think there is a rule about how much new growth is needed before braids can be removed.

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Agreed. They say not to leave them in longer than 2 months though.