Braids & Thinning Edges

[divinefavor]

Good Morning Everyone!!!

For years I had worn braids and never had a problem with hair thinning around the edges until 4 years ago when I let Africans put them in for the first time. I only had them in for a couple of months, but experienced thinning and balding around the edges and hair breakage. They were microbraids.

I would like to get braids again at some point but am so afraid of getting the same results. I won't go back to an African hairbraider. My little cousin (17 years old) is the bomb at braiding hair so I'm going to let her put them in for me. However, before I do that I wanted to get some advice from those who have braids what helped you with retaining your growth and length?

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[hopeful]

Hi Divine,
From what I've read microbraids can cause hair breakage. A lot of ladies recommend getting larger braids like the size of a pencil instead and to make sure the braids are not too tight around your edges. hth
btw good luck with your cousin doing your braids!

 

[carmend]

Yes... I agree. In general the larger the braids the better. I used to wear braids almost year around and I had problems w/my edges b/c of it until I started going to someone who I was able to tell (and she listened) to NOT do my braids too tight or too small. I also use the ORS Fertilizing Temple Balm on my edges while I have braids to help prevent them from thinning out and to help them grow back from the past issues...

 

[Dubois007]

To add to what Hopeful just said, I would tell you that to make sure that the braids are not put to tight. I also braid my hair to help me strech my relaxer. I also find that using surge to my edge helps me prevent thinning. It's also important to take a break from braids from time to time.

Hope that helps

 

[LABETT]

I never get micro braids they break my hair off I get cornrow braided style with a updo and pincurl.
I use Surge,Profectiv anti thinning creme,Castor oil to get my hairline from thinning when wearing braids.