I did some yarn braids and will keep them in for 2 to 3 months. I
Here's my regimen while in braids:
* Moisturize daily to twice a day. I have been using V05 moisture milks with water in a spray bottle. So far so goo; I used this before when wearing half wigs.
* Spray every few days with Infusium (gotta buy some)
* Spritz with Ayurveda tea daily to every other day.
* Wash weekly to every 10 days and deep condition over night.
* Redo the edges every 3 weeks to monthly.
* Sleep in a satin cap.
http://public.fotki.com/kbaw/2010/protective-and-low-/yarn-braidsgenie-locs/