How Can I Save My Braids?/Tips For Keeping Them In Longer Next Time?

[atl_mulattamami]

ok so my braids definately aren't lasting. it's only been two weeks and they are frizzy and my ends are sticking out of the braids. to make things worse i cant tell if the hair at the base of the braids is new growth or just braids slipping out.
i wrapped my hair everynight. i used the braid spray. i tried not to mess with them too much. i think the problem was my scalp kept itching and before i made my scalp oil i was scratching it like crazy

(front view) http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/atl_mulattamami/detail?.dir=/e7f3&.dnm=7a20.jpg&.src=ph

(top view)--is this new growth or just the braids slipping out http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/atl_mulattamami/detail?.dir=/e7f3&.dnm=8c17.jpg&.src=ph

 

[HoneyDew]

I love your braids. They look very nice on you.

I make mine last longer by getting a touch up around the front, back and sides.

What kind of hair are you using and what are they doing to seal the ends? That has a lot to do with it as well.

Your hair type may be causing more loosening, as well.

 

[Miss*Tress]

I agree with HoneyDew that your braids look nice and the loosening may be due to your hair type. Mine is similar and I've never worn braids, but when I twist or plait my hair the first ones unravel before I finish the last one. I read that Alicia Keys (another 3b) only keeps her braids in for just a few days, so 2 weeks may be your maximum.

 

[atl_mulattamami]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I was thinking it may be my hair type because when I get cornrows they only last a couple of days. I'm DETERMINED to get at LEAST 3 weeks out of these braids!

 

[Phoenix]

I agree, I think it may be your hair type. Plus, it looks like you used human hair. You may have better luck with synthetic hair like kanekalon but they would probably still slip some.