Natural Hair – Wait Time Before Getting New Braids?

Though some go longer I will say that an ideal time to remove and reinstall braids is about two months. At that point your scalp would be ready for a proper cleaning and some deep moisturizing for the hair. If you must go longer try not to go past three months.

I also recommend that you trim or dust your ends upon each or at least every other removal. The hair tends to get dry after being braided up and so you want to catch these possible split ends before they become a real problem.

 

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  • Shanelle Thomas

    Mia-Shanelle is a NYC trained Stylist. After studying at the Aveda Institute in Soho she went on to train at the renowned 5th Ave. Ted Gibson Salon and then honed her cut and style techniques at Mark Garrison Salon. She then decided to take her show on the road, living out her beauty school dream of being a mobile stylist. Her skill set includes but is not limited to gorgeous blow outs, updos, extensions, braids and smoothing treatment.