How to Care for Braids Properly

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How to Keep Hair Moisturized Under Braid and Twist Extensions More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Henk velink | permalink
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The lovely Solange Knowles Reader's Question: I have twist extensions... How do I keep my hair moisturised? My Answer: In my opinion, the best way to moisturize twists (or any other braid) extensio...
Tags: extensions,moisturizing,natural hair care

For further reading: http://blackgirllonghair.com/2013/01/how-to-keep-your-hair-moisturized-under-braid-and-twist-extensions/ ^[1]

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How To Care For Braids - Learn Quick And Easy Braid Maintenance Tips | BWBC More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Marian Bauman | permalink
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Learn how to care for braids Take care of your braids with these braid maintenance tips.

For further reading: http://www.black-women-beauty-central.com/how-to-care-for-braids.html ^[2]

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How To Maintain Your Box Braids While Keeping Your Own Hair Healthy More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Leif Bju 00f 8rn | permalink
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Rocking box braids this Summer or thinking about getting a set? I've had mine in for about 2 and a half months now and plan to keep them in for at least another seven weeks. In order to keep braids in for this long it requires some maintenance to avoid looking like a hot mess and having your hair knot up. Let me share with you how I've been maintaining my braids to keep them looking fresh while keeping my hair underneath healthy .

For further reading: http://www.theglamorousgleam.com/2013/07/how-to-maintain-your-box-braids-while-keeping-your-own-hair-healthy.html ^[3]

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Tips on Maintaining Your Braids More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Himanshu Kikani | permalink
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Take good care of your braids or braided extensions with these maintenance tips.

For further reading: http://blackhair.about.com/od/basiccare/ss/Braid-Maintenance-Tips-for-Black-Hair.htm ^[4]

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CARING FOR HAIR IN BRAID EXTENSIONS More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Charles Wilhelm | permalink
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First and foremost braid/weave/cornrow extensions do not grow hair, hair will grow regardless of whether braid/weave/cornrow extensions are put in the hair or not, what the braid/weave/cornrow extension does do; is help in retaining the leng...read more...
Tags: protective styling, braids cane rows cornrows twists weaves flat twists & extensions, care maintenance and preparation for braided extensions

For further reading: http://curly2kinky.com/hair-care/caring-for-hair-in-braided-extensions/ ^[5]

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3 Tips to Ensure Proper Care for Natural Hair Underneath Box Braids/Faux Locs/Ghana Braids More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Ken Beckles | permalink
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We've written a couple of articles over the past few weeks about some trending protective styles for naturals, including bob box braids, colored box braids, faux locs, and ghana braids. It's one th...
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For further reading: http://blackgirllonghair.com/2015/06/3-tips-to-ensure-proper-care-for-hair-underneath-box-braidsfaux-locsghana-braids/ ^[6]

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1. http://blackgirllonghair.com/2013/01/how-to-keep-your-hair-moisturized-under-braid-and-twist-extensions/

2. http://www.black-women-beauty-central.com/how-to-care-for-braids.html

3. http://www.theglamorousgleam.com/2013/07/how-to-maintain-your-box-braids-while-keeping-your-own-hair-healthy.html

4. http://blackhair.about.com/od/basiccare/ss/Braid-Maintenance-Tips-for-Black-Hair.htm

5. http://curly2kinky.com/hair-care/caring-for-hair-in-braided-extensions/

6. http://blackgirllonghair.com/2015/06/3-tips-to-ensure-proper-care-for-hair-underneath-box-braidsfaux-locsghana-braids/