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QuestionCan you wash synthetic braids?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.Yes, you can wash synthetic hair—just use cool water and don't use any heat styling tools. Depending on the type of synthetic hair, you may need a special shampoo.
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QuestionHow long do you keep box braids in?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.You can leave box braids in for up to 6 weeks. If you start to notice flyaways or if they start to pull on your scalp, you should take them out.
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QuestionCan you wash your hair with braids in it?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.You can wash braided hair, but you'll want to use a diluted shampoo and avoid rough scrubbing. Make sure to massage the scalp with shampoo as well as washing the braids.
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QuestionCan you get your box braids wet?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.You can absolutely get them wet—just be careful not to pull or scrub them harshly. Water makes hair more fragile.
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QuestionIf I wash my box braids, they will become heavy. Will they be ruined? Will they look the same? This is a big question because I have dandruff.GeGeGeLLCommunity AnswerYour box braids may loosen a bit, and you may see some pieces of hair coming out of them if you wash them. Spraying dry shampoo on your scalp while you have box braids in will keep your hair looking clean and fresh.
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QuestionHow long do I keep my box braids in?IiPancakesCommunity AnswerYou can keep box braids in for a long time, but it is best to take them out once they start falling out themselves or start looking tatty. Most people keep them for 2-4 weeks. Personally, I had box braids for 3 weeks.
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