Regimen for Box Braids.

 

Somethings to be aware of with getting braids. If your hair is relaxed  or color treated in anyway, there is a good possibility that the extension and lack of moisture getting into your real hair, will thin your hair out.  Because no matter how much you spray your hair, the extension is still covering your hair, so it will only get a small amount of the product on the hair. So if you hair is relaxed or weak in anyway, before you get it braided, apply a protein treatment such as Aphogee 2 step onto your hair. The protein will give your hair extra strength while its braided up. And it will be less likely to break. As you braid your hair apply shea butter to each section. This will coat the hair and give it some moisture and nourishment while in the extensions. Remember if your extensions are red in color, the dyes on the hair will dry your natural hair out. Never keep your extensions in longer than 8 weeks. If you are trying to achieve healthy hair. This part is hard for me, because my braids still look good after 3 months and will last up to 4 months. But just because it still looks good, does not mean you keep them in to get your monies worth, lol.  While your hair is braided, wash no less than once per week. And continue to use the braid spray. I also find that doing the GHE treatment while your hair is braided helps to keep it moisturized. Edges should be touched up afer 4 weeks, if they is any new growth at all. And we all know not to braid the hair is to small sections, especially around the edges. Follow these steps your hair will grow and thrive while it is braided.