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QuestionWhat are tight braids called?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.The tightest braids are usually cornrows, which are small, and tightened at the scalp. But any type of braid, especially french-style braids can be pulled too tight.
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QuestionHow long are you supposed to keep in box 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.I would recommend taking them out every 4-6 weeks. This will prevent them from becoming weighed down by loose hair or creating tension at the scalp by pulling on hair unevenly.
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QuestionCan tight braids cause hair loss?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.Continuously wearing tight braids can cause hair to pull lose or break. The good news is that this loss isn't permanent. Stop wearing the tight braids and it should grow back completely.
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QuestionHow long can you keep braids in your hair?Community AnswerYou can keep your hair in braids for no longer than 12 weeks. Anything longer than that, and you risk your hair breaking or weakening. In some cases, you may experience hair loss.
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QuestionCan tight braids cause hair loss?Community AnswerYes! Wearing your hair in tight braids too often or for too long can lead to permanent hair loss or alopecia.
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QuestionHow do I sleep with box braids in?Community AnswerYou cover them with a silk turban. This keeps the braids neat and frizz-free.
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QuestionWhen you have newly plaited your hair and it's the second day but still painful, what should be done to release the pain?Community AnswerYou can loosen them a bit. Or, if it still hurts, put on a bonnet or a plastic bag and massage it.
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QuestionWhy do my braids feel quite heavy?Community AnswerBecause they are either big or you can’t handle the weight. You can replace them if you need to lighten them.
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