Braids n Thangs!

Hey Dolls!!!

So hope everyone weekend was a BANGER!! Mines was HAHA!!

So this weekend I spent 7hours....YES 7 HOURS waiting to get my hair braided in box braids. I waited to get my hair done for two hours and sat in the chair for 5 hours to get my braids. I wanted these braids forever, plus I wanted to give my curls a break.

 I love the way they came out, still a little tight but by midweek they should loosen up.

 

Braids, twist, wigs, or any style that will cover your curls is considered a protective style.... protective styling is something recommended because there are times your curls will need a rest from the washing and styling. Protective styling preserves your hair from breakage and damage.

PROTECTIVE STYLING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR TRANSITIONERS!!!

Also I want to warn you ladies, if you are getting your hair braided by a hairstylist PLEASE make sure you make them aware what kind of comb to use to comb and detangle your hair. I brought my own wide tooth comb because the fishtail combs will break and take out your hair badly...hair care dont stop because someone else is laying hands on your hair.

 






NOOOOO!!!!                                              YESSSS!!!!!!




So when you put any protective styles in your hair and have your hair tucked away for a long period of time (say for 1-2 months) you should put your hair through what I call "THE SPA TREATMENT!"



 The SPA TREATMENT consist of the following:

* Prepoo (Coconut Oil or other oils, detanglers; hot oil treatments)

*Shampoo (wash hair with any sulfate free shampoo or what I recommend is a shampoo that contains protein since protein strengthens hair during harsh processes such as washing or braid styling)

*Deep condition with conditioners that contains protein (I use my Aubrey Organics Protein Conditioner-another great protein treatment is Aphogee two step Protein treatment)

*Wash out, blowdry hair (which I will make a post about blowdrying hair later)

*Apply oils or use LOC method

Do this process the night before you get your protective style so your hair is fresh and moisturized.


In about two to three weeks I will talk about how I wash my braids out so I can keep them looking fresh and my scalp clean.

Remember, even though your hair is not exposed you still need to treat the hair like it's exposed...meaning you should still wash and moisturized your hair and scalp so your new growth can grown in healthy.


So how will you be protecting your new found curls??

 

Love and light!!!