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ubavka123 said:
When I had micros, I pretty much washed on my same schedule (of course, back then, it was about 2x/wk), kept them moisturized with braid spray, and oiled my scalp with essential oils. So, as far as maintenance, it is not so different that with your own hair. Keep them moisturized. Don't pull them too tight around the hairline (if you put them up). And, my number one word of advice: don't leave them in too long. I couldn't keep them longer than 6 weeks. Actually, I only made it to 5, because I couldn't stop thinking about the hair underneath. Also, since the braids are delicate and can be heavy when wet, support the bottom of your braids with your hands when you poo so that the weight of the wet braids isn't pulling on your scalp. Dilute your shampoo in water and pour over your scalp to make shampooing easier. I would actually spray my braids with water, then spray with shampoo mixed in water. Then, I would massage scalp, squeeze braids down the length to distribute poo, then get in shower and rinse off while holding my braids at the bottom to release scalp tension. Don't forget to do ACV rinses to prevent build-up. That's all I can think of. It's a wonderfully versatile style. Have fun with it.
HTH
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Very true I only made it to 6 b/c I was anxious about my hair underneath.
Plus I couldn't stand the new growth popping out or how the got frizzy.