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Hello Mutare, I am so excited at the feedback we are getting from the makeovers we are doing. I cannot wait to showcase our next makeover during Easter. Everyone deserves another chance and everyone has a story.
Here we tell your story whilst showing you that your situation is not who you are.
You can look the best that you can, by making a decision. Message the Fashion Diva if you want a makeover and if you have a story to tell that we can use to give someone out there courage to face each day.
In the meantime, I cannot ignore my faithful readers who diligently write in asking questions.
So in between these makeovers I may have to answer a relevant question or two.
Today I am answering a question on Crochet braids and on whether braids are good for the hair.
Braids have been around from the beginning of time and if done well and the right way, they are great for hair growth and thickness.
Whether they are done using your own hair or extensions, they are an excellent style choice for naturals of any length.
You can use them when you’re grown tired with your hair and want to leave it alone for a while, or when you just want to change up your style or colour. With minimal maintenance, you can keep them for weeks at a time.
What is better than a plaited braid in my opinion is the crochet braid. Anyone that has had the crochet braid will know that I am telling the truth there.
The crochet braid for those who do not know; is when one puts a braid or weave on to hair that is plaited for a weave.
In other words the extension is not plaited on to your hair, it is crocheted onto your hair.
It is gentler, does not pull on the hair or damage the hair. It lasts as long as the cornrows on the hair last, or as long as the hair does not slip out.
So why do braids break the hair?
Well there are many reasons, but these are the main ones are
Plait Tension — pulling the hair too tight and
Braids that are two heavy for the type of hair and
Plaits that are too thin and
Braids that have been left for months on the hair without undoing.
Here are some helpful hints to take before installation to give yourself both a smoother braiding experience and less difficulty when come take down.
Handle any pre-existing issues
This step can (and should) be taken farther in advance than the others. You want your hair to be in the best possible shape when you braid.
If you have dry scalp (dandruff), get a shampoo to fight the flakes. If your hair feels weak, strengthen it with protein treatments.
Any hair-related problems you have will only worsen after leaving your hair more or less alone for two months. Try to settle any issues at least two weeks before you braid.
Wash and condition
This sill be the last time you have access to your loose hair for several weeks. Be sure to give your scalp a good scrub, removing any residue that might be there. This is much easier to do without a head full of extensions.
Use a clarifying shampoo to remove dirt and oil from your hair. Condition afterwards to add moisture back to your hair.
Your conditioner might also have other properties that your hair needs: moisturising, protein, etc.
Deep condition leave in treatment
This is your last chance to add extra strength and moisture to your hair before you braid it.
This final conditioner will also spend the most time in your hair, so use this step to inject any extra ingredients that could benefit your hair. This will add extra slip to your strands, which will aid with the installation process.
De-tangle thoroughly
De-tangle your hair as much as possible, for two reasons. If you haven’t de-tangled your hair enough, your stylist will, most likely with one of those fine-toothed combs that spell breakage for natural hair.
Avoid the pain, the extra time, and the possible breakage by de-tangling your hair yourself, using tools that are Black hair-friendly.
After all, the person who loves your hair the most, and will give it the most TLC, is you.
Black hair is prone to tangling, and you will not have access to your loose hair while the braids are in.
After eight weeks, you’ll have accumulated quite a bit of shed hair come take down (humans shed, on average, between 40 and 120 hair strands a day), in addition to however much tangled new growth you’ll have.
Hair that was well de-tangled before installation will be easier to comb through again during take down, making for a shorter (and less frustrating) de-tangling session.
With proper preparation, installation and maintenance, braid extensions can last up to eight weeks before they need to be removed.
Preparing your hair for installation is the first step to making sure you get the most out of your braided style by rocking it for as long as possible. — Fashion diva Ann Ruthenburg.
What is better than a plaited braid in my opinion is the crochet braid. Anyone that has had the crochet braid will know that I am telling the truth there.
Ann can be messaged only on 0772933845, or emailed on [email protected] or found in Meikles Department Store Hair and Beauty Salon Mutare.
