Here's the RIGHT WAY to start off your braids

Authors:

olamide olarewaju

December 2, 2015 4:00 PM

Make sure you show your stylist THIS on your next appointment to make sure your hair stays in great shape after wearing your braids for a while...

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There is such thing as the right way to 'pick' your braids without tugging too hard at your natural hair.

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Braids are in right now and as much as it's supposed to be a protective hairstyle, it leaves some ladies hair in shreds! (where it can be avoided)

Braids are always perfect for any season, easy to maintain (with braids you can relax and forget about hair styling for months). It's also the go to hair style to give your mane a time off harsh chemicals (in relaxers and the environment generally).It's also the perfect way to carry a style without any fuss.

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Unfortunately these days, braids leave ladies hair weak and pulls too much at the roots leaving the hair in a bad state after they are finally taken out, to guide against this/make sure your hair is protected underneath the braids, watch how it you be done from the roots.

Make sure you show your stylist this on your next appointment to make sure your hair stays in great shape after wearing your braids for a while.

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Watch and learn above. A gallery of protective hairstyles below.

Authors:

olamide olarewaju