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QuestionHow long should I keep my braids in for my hair to grow?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.You should redo the braids every four to six weeks, but you can keep wearing braids for as long as you like.
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QuestionHow soon can your hair be washed after braiding?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.There is no specific waiting time because braiding is not a chemical treatment. However, your braids will last longer if you wash them less frequently. Washing 1-2 times a week is usually best.
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QuestionCan I use dry shampoo and leave in conditioner?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Yes, you can use these products on your braids. However, they should only be used to supplement your regular washings with standard shampoo and conditioner.
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QuestionCan you wash synthetic braids?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.You can wash synthetic fibers, but you should use a specially formulated shampoo or mix a teaspoon of your regular shampoo into a spray bottle full of water.
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QuestionCan I get my braids wet?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Absolutely. If you are going to wear the braids longer than a week you should shampoo them, just be gentle.
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QuestionDo you need to use a blow dryer, or air-dry the braids?Community AnswerEither will work, though blow drying will of course be much faster.
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QuestionCan I swim if I have braids?Community AnswerYes, you can. Just make sure to wash all of the chlorine out of the braids when you are done swimming.
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QuestionI have dried gel in my hair, how do I get it out?Community AnswerWash your hair thoroughly and it should all come out pretty easily. Repeat if necessary.
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QuestionShould I worry about mildew if my hair doesn't dry properly when washing my hair while it's braided?Community AnswerAfter shampooing, use a mild astringent in the braided hair, perhaps in a spray bottle. Then air dry, or use blowdryer.
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QuestionDo I need to wash my braid every day if I'm going on holiday and expect to be swimming a lot?Community AnswerIt would be best not to get chlorine in your hair/on your scalp every day. You may want to consider a swimming cap, otherwise do be sure to thoroughly rinse the hair and to moisturize your scalp at the end of the day. Chlorine is extremely drying.
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QuestionHow do I get curls on natural hair?Community AnswerWhen your hair is damp, braid your hair (pigtails are normally easiest and most effective) and go to bed. When you wake up, Take your hair out and run your fingers through it rather than a hairbrush so your hair doesn't go straight again. finish with some hairspray and you're ready to go!
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QuestionWould rinsing my hair count as washing it and how often can I just run my hair through water to rinse it?Community AnswerYou pretty much always get your hair wet when you shower without a cap. Rinsing hair with water is okay to do, except shampoo and conditioner were invented for a reason. Your hair may get unhealthy without using shampoo and conditioner. I use those two products once a week, and to stop messing up your braids, I apply the shampoo on my hands till it lathers up, before massaging it into my scalp.
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