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Cornrows
and braids are one of those timeless styles that have
crossed all gender and ethnic gaps. In fact, nothing is
more beautiful than headful of intricate braids and rows
and no two
styles are exactly alike. That is why more and more
people are choosing to express themselves and their
individual style
through braiding and rowing.
But as with all styles, cornrows come with their own
special challenges and problems. One of the most obvious
problems
associated with any tight braiding technique is
breakage. While black hair has fewer tendencies to break
than Caucasian hair, it can still take a great deal of
abuse if the braids are not done and cared for properly.
In addition to breakage, you can also
experience dull, frizzy and dry hair as a result of
wearing cornrows or braids.
To avoid all of these drawbacks and to keep your braids
looking shiny and neat, follow the following care tips:
Choose your artist wisely – As with any artistic field, braiders come in
many levels of expertise. Be sure to choose one that has
been in the business for a good while. Also, ask to see
sample photos of the stylist’s work. This will give you
a good idea about their level of expertise.
 Grow hair to proper length - In order to get a good
braid, your stylist has to have enough hair to work
with. A good rule of thumb to follow on length is 10cm
for straight hair and a minimum of 5 cm for curly hair.
Cleanse without disrupting – Granted, shampooing your
hair with all of those rows and braids is not an easy
task. To clean down to the scalp without disrupting your
style you can use a shower massager or dental water
pick.
·Wrap to prevent frizz and breakage – When you’re
sleeping, your hair comes into constant contact with
your pillow and your movements cause friction and
tension to be applied to your braids. This can result in
fly away hair, frizz and breakage. To avoid this simply
wrap your head with a do rag or cloth before sleeping.
Keep salon appointments – If your braid artist tells you to get a trim
every 6 weeks, do so. And if he or she tells you to get
your braids redone within a certain time frame, be sure
that you do. This will help keep your braids looking
neat and fresh.
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