The Right Salon
The WRONG salon can have your hair looking jacked, and have your real hair looking hacked (off, that is). Braiding hair may seem like an easy task to some, but trust me, if you intend to wear this style for an extended period of time you will definitely want to only leave this up to a professional. The last thing you want is to come out of there with braids that unravel in a few days and hair that is falling out at the scalp from too much pressure.
Human Hair
There are so many types of hair textures and colors that you can get for your extensions and braids. It is important to find one that not only matches your hair for a natural look, but that is quality. Human hair is best for braids for several reasons. It looks the most natural and can be dyed whatever color you desire. Natural hair also doesn’t dry out as quickly, can be washed and blowdryed, and overall just keeps its natural sheen and appearance much longer than synthetic hair. Synthetic hair over the course of a long period of time will begin to dry out your natural hair, and could lead to major damage and breakage.
Here’s a tip: Wash your extensions before you install them. This will be the true test of quality and texture. Once you’ve washed the hair you will know if it is good enough quality to put in your head.
Wash Your Hair
It is important that your hair and scalp continue to get washed, even after the installation. Try diluting your normal shampoo with water and apply the shampoo to the scalp. Focus on massaging the roots and scalp of the head and hair. Be sure to rinse thoroughly. Avoid rubbing too much on the actual braids themselves. This will keep them from looking “roughed up.”
Keep Your Summer Braids Looking Fresh! was originally published on blackdoctor.org
