It is often said that braids help to "make hair grow", which is only partly true.
In fact, they tend to help maintain the length.
That said , they can also be destructive to hair.
Follow the advice below to ensure that your protective hairstyles (braids, weaves, wigs, crochet braids...) are truly protective and promote hair growth.
- Braids are said to "promote" hair growth, solely because they help retain length.
Every time you style and detangle your hair, there's a risk of breakage. Another important fact is that
it's normal to lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day !
However,
when your hair is braided, you avoid mechanical breakage due to handling: That's why braids are said to be an excellent style of protection .
The good idea is to stimulate hair growth while it is styled and enclosed in braids.
That is why when we launch Kaylabé growth challenges, we invite our Kaylabelles to choose their protective hairstyles beforehand.
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You should never keep braids in for more than 4 to 6 weeks because beyond that time, for many people, their hair starts to lock, and leaving them in longer will make them difficult to untangle. Furthermore, breakage will be inevitable!
- For those with sensitive and sparse edges, it is best to avoid any pulling or stretching of the hair in this area. because you are more likely to suffer from traction alopecia or increased hair loss. This is especially urgent if you are the type to braid (or weave) your hair continuously without any break between hairstyles because you already have a problem with sensitive edges.
Whether you have braids or not, take care of your temples by using products that promote hair regeneration, such as serum or wax, to be used when styling and while wearing the hairstyle.
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Keep your braids loose, as anyone can experience traction alopecia with this type of hairstyle . Beware of "killer" braids: Let me explain. It's normal to feel a little tension at the roots when the braids are new. If you feel your hair is being pulled too tightly by the braids, ask your hairdresser to reduce the tension. If the pain is so severe that you need to take a painkiller, that's not normal. Remove those braids, regardless of the price of the hairstyle! !
To avoid having dry, brittle or even dusty hair when you take out your braids, you need to take care of your hair during and especially when you are wearing braids.
As mentioned, braids help retain length, so boost your growth by using them daily.
1- Tea
2- The serum
3- At least once every two weeks, treat your hair to one of our four amazing deep conditioners.
It is at this moment that you will truly experience the magic of Kaylabé products because the products will provide your hair with active ingredients that promote growth.
These products are even more effective when wearing a protective hairstyle because, thanks to braids, there's no manipulation, and no manipulation means no breakage. 💞
