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- Shampoo regularly, use a moisturizing or conditioning shampoo
at least once a week.
- In between shampoos you can use a scalp cleanser (Dickinson's
Astringent Cleanser Pads (with aloe), or witch hazel.)
- Hot oil treatments once a month (try olive oil).
- No heavy conditioners because the residue will cause lint
to build up where the braid starts.
- Avoid products that contain alcohol.
- Moisturize by using light oil, two to three times a week.
- Use a silk scarf to wrap the hair at night or sleep on a
satin pillow case instead of cotton fibers.
- Have your hair line touched up between full service appointments,
(it reduces stress and breakage on edges.
- Betacarotene keeps hair healthy and shiny. Make a smoothie:
carrot juice mixed with apple and parsley.
- If you have gray new growth around your hairline that you
would like to temporarily cover, pick up a hair color touch-up
stick. They cost around $5.00 and can be found at your local
beauty store.
Please do not:
- Wear styles that can't be washed for longer than two weeks,
like goddess braids.
- Neglect to trim your ends between services when needed.
- Tolerate too tight braids/twists, tell your stylist immediately
if it's too tight.
- Leave style in longer than the suggested time.
- Use thick shampoos, conditioners and pomades-their residue
tends to get trapped in braids/twists.
Taking Out Braids
- Please set enough time aside so you won't get frustrated
and begin cutting your own hair or ripping your braids out.
- When you finish, you should have longer, thicker and healthier
hair. Set aside at least six hours.
- If you used commercial hair (not human) and your braids
are straight or wavy, I have found it easier if you dip the
braids in very hot (boiled) water before you take them out.
The hot water will loosen the braids and make it easier for
you to take out.
- Since extensions were added, you can trim off the excess.
Do not cut your hair. I suggest you cut at least an inch past
where you feel your hair is.
- Then saturate your hair with oil sheen. (If human hair,
use conditioner).
- Get a fine toothcomb. Pick up one braid, start at the bottom
and work your way up. Once you reach the very top, the added
hair will slip out.
- If you want, you can take out more than one braid at a time.
You can take up to four braids out. You start at the bottom,
gently combing them out. When you come within one inch from
the scalp you will have to take down the braids individually.
(By doing it this way you will find it much faster.)
- Each time you take out a braid, comb the hair. It is much
easier on you if you do this.
- Once the braids are all out, comb your entire head of hair
thoroughly before washing. If the hair is very tangled, put
a conditioner on the hair after combing it out and let it
sit for 10 minutes before your wash.
- Do not be alarmed if you have some shedding. It is perfectly
natural. Every day it is estimated that the average person
will loose 50-80 strands a day. Remember, you have not combed
your hair in months. (This hair has been trapped and needs
to be brushed out.)
Taking Out Lace Braids
- Supplies needed: Hair
conditioner, scissors, combs (2 with small teeth and 1 with
large teeth) water bottle with plain tap water
Process:
- Cut the hair that is left out (hair that was not braided),
cut seal located at the end of your braid. Generously apply
the conditioner to the braid and the new growth, spray the
hair with water to dampen the hair. Move on to another section
of your hair to let the conditioner set (10 minutes). Return
to the section and re-wet the hair. Use a small tooth comb
to comb through several braids (8-10) braids or less. Graduate
to a bigger comb as you get to the new growth and comb out
tangles.
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