How to Maintain Black Braided Hairstyles

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Tips on How to Maintain Black Braided Hair styles!

Braids are extremely popular among African American men and women of all ages.  Black braided hairstyles come in a variety of different thickness, from micro braids which give the illusion of thick locks from afar to thick cornrow braids that are commonly worn by most African American men.  More often than not, many of these black braided hairstyles would have to be done and retouched by a professional hairstylist.  With so much investment placed in these black braided hairstyles, it is just but right to make sure that the braids are maintained properly.  If you are wearing braids yourself, here are just some tips to keep your braided hairstyle looking greatly longer.

Avoid 2-in-1 Shampoos

One helpful tip to keep black braided hairstyles looking great is to choose the right kind of shampoo and conditioner that complements it.  Although 2-in-1 shampoos which already contain conditioner in them seem to be cheaper than purchasing these separately, they would actually do a lot of damaged for black braided hairstyles.  2-in-1 shampoos and other hair care products tend to be extremely harsh for your hair, especially for black braided hairstyles, causing you to schedule with your hairstylist to retouch your braids more often.

Pamper Your Hair

Before you choose which black braided hairstyles to have, make it a point to first pamper your hair and keeping it healthy in order for it to withstand all the tugging and pulling that will come with your braided hairstyle.  Brittle hair can be prone to breakage during the braiding process and would leave you with less than perfect results.  Consult with your hairstylist on the right hair treatment to you do before and after getting your hair braided to keep your locks healthy and your braids lasting a lot longer.

Easy on the Blow Dryer

Blow drying your hair before you sleep can help you keep black braided hairstyles last longer.  But too much of a good thing is bad.  Blow dryers utilize heat to dry your hair faster.  Unfortunately, the heat can also lead your hair to become dry, brittle and frizzy.  If you need to use a blow dryer, make sure that you first apply hair products that would keep your hair from absorbing the heat generated by your blow dryer before using it.


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