Extensions is a broad
term that means adding other hair to your natural hair by intertwining it with
your own. For this blog I will only be covering box braid extensions.
Box braids
This style is an iconic 90s look that celebrities and girls
are obsessed with. They are now the perfect solution to rocking a protective style,
while being able to add length for that extra little pizazz to throw over your
shoulder. Box braids allow you to showcase colourful highlights, beads and metallic
thread, while still providing low maintenance style.
When prepping your hair to get box braids done, it is
important to make sure your hair is shampooed, conditioned, deep conditioned,
detangled and blow dried prior to braiding. This is the most efficient way to
start as box braids are a long-term hairstyle. While in the braids, you are not
able to remove all the build-up and dirt so starting with clean hair is the
best. A common myth on getting your hair braided is that it is really painful,
which may be true if you have a really sensitive scalp or it is your first time
getting it done. If the pain does become unbearable, that means the braids are
too tight. Your stylist will be able to adjust the tension they are using to
attach the braid, or take the braid out, if you are experiencing excessive
pain. The process can take up to eight hours, depending on the braid size and
your stylists technique. It can be quite a boring and long process no matter
how many books, shows and conversation you go through. Your eyes will start to
droop and you may even fall asleep (yes I may or may not have doze off more
than once while getting mine done..). But as they say, everything in life takes
time, and the process will all be worth it once you look in the mirror, flip
those braids over your shoulder and walk out feeling a new burst of confidence.
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It’s important to remember that the work does not stop once
you get your braids done. Maintenance is required to keep your new do looking fresh,
as although you will mostly be wearing synthetic hair, your natural hair needs
to stay hydrated and health. Synthetic hair can dehydrate your natural hair
causing it to be brittle and break. That is why a daily moisturizer or oil
should be sprayed onto the scalp as well as the length of the braid. Keeping
the hair lubricated will reduce the chance of having breakage. Washing your
hair after three weeks is recommended (sooner if you have an active lifestyle
or are prone to a flaky or itchy scalp. After washing with a moisturizing
shampoo and conditioner, follow up using oil on the braids and scalp. It is
important to make sure your braids fully dry as having damp hair can leave
mildew and create an odor. To quicken the drying process, you can sit under a
dryer.
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It is recommended to leave braids in for no more than two
months at a time. You can get a touch up around the hair line and the front
part re braided every four to six weeks to preserve the style and your edges.
When it is time to take out your braids, be prepared to utilize the same patience
you had while getting them done. You are bound to shed as your natural hair has
been uncombed, unbrushed and un-detangled for weeks on end. The key is to go
slow and make sure to gently remove any knots you might face. A trick I use to
help the process go by faster is I cut off most off the braid to a little
longer to where my actual hair stops. You must know your hair in order to do
this as you don’t want to risk cutting off a chunk of it. As you unbraid,
combing out each section will make the detangling process a lot easier and it
will prevent matting.
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