Preparing for braids

[BRIESMOM]

I plan on getting braids this weekend and I have read alot of post saying that you should condition your hair before braiding. My question is should I do a moisturizing cond. protein or a combo? Thanks in advance. /images/graemlins/grin.gif
P.S. Are there any other things that I should know about getting braids? All advice is appreciated. /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[legs71]

Between braidings to prepare my hair I do a protein conditioner and a moisturizing conditioner.

 

[LondonDiva]

Briesmom, don't forget to wash the extension hair before you use it to get rid of the film on the hair. Swich it around a bit in warm water and Apple Cider Vinegar or just regular vinegar, rinse again and leave to dry.

 

[BRIESMOM]

Thanks for the info ladies. LondonDiva, is that for human and synthetic? Is one better than the other to use? Sorry so many ?'s but I am so SCARED that something is going to go wrong /images/graemlins/crazy.gif /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[DOTNOV]

There is a website that maybe helpful to you before you get your braids that I have learned from this board. It is www.growafrohairlong.com

 

[carrie]

I am getting braids next Monday. I will use an olive oil pretreatment, wash and deep condition (moisturizing). I just did a protein one a few weeks ago.

I just have to decide what kind of hair I want. I am loving the new Toyokalon wet n wavy...

 

[BRIESMOM]

Thanks DOTNOV, I'll check it out

 

[BRIESMOM]

Thanks Carrie, Do you know of any sites with any styles or info on that hair? :smirk /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Kitkat]

Ditto on Legz advice to do a protein and moisturizing conditioner. There have been a few recent threads about braid care here and there are different schools of thought about moisturizing the braids and your scalp. Do a search and you should come across them. I will say that, no matter what, be very careful when taking them out. This is especially important if they're smaller. Whenever I have braids, I devote an entire weekend to removing them. Rushing through this process will definitely cause breakage. I hope this helps.

 

[BRIESMOM]

Thanks KitKAT, yes the info helped alot. </font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr />
I will say that, no matter what, be very careful when taking them out.

[/ QUOTE ] I think that may have been my problem in the past

 

[carrie]

I haven't seen any sites online. I just saw the hair at a beauty supply store. I bought a bag and really like the texture. I like the Toyokalon braids I had last time.

 

[LondonDiva]

That advice is for synethic, from my experience. I guess all hair whether human or otherwise has some coating on it, but I personally think that a good quality synthetic hair like toyokalon is better and lasts longer and cheaper than human hair.