Article for Women Issues

Cornrows and braids are one of those timeless styles that have crossed all gender and ethnic gaps. In fact
nothing is more beautiful than heedful of intricate braids and rows and no two styles are exactly alike. That is why more and more people are choosing to express themselves and their individual style through braiding and rowing.

But as with all styles
cornrows come with their own special challenges and problems. One of the most obvious problems associated with any tight braiding technique is breakage. While black hair has fewer tendencies to break than Caucasian hair
it can still take a great deal of abuse if the braids are not done and cared for properly. In addition to breakage
you can also experience dull
frizzy and dry hair as a result of wearing cornrows or braids.

To avoid all of these drawbacks and to keep your braids looking shiny and neat
follow the following care tips:

ท Choose your artist wisely – As with any artistic field
braiders come in many levels of expertise. Be sure to choose one that has been in the business for a good while. Also
ask to see sample photos of the stylist’s work. This will give you a good idea about their level of expertise.

ท Grow hair to proper length - In order to get a good braid
your stylist has to have enough hair to work with. A good rule of thumb to follow on length is 10cm for straight hair and a minimum of 5 cm for curly hair.

ท Cleanse without disrupting – Granted
shampooing your hair with all of those rows and braids is not an easy task. To clean down to the scalp without disrupting your style you can use a shower massager or dental water pick.

ท Wrap to prevent frizz and breakage – When you’re sleeping
your hair comes into constant contact with your pillow and your movements cause friction and tension to be applied to your braids. This can result in fly away hair
frizz and breakage. To avoid this simply wrap your head with a do rag or cloth before sleeping.

ท Keep salon appointments – If your braid artist tells you to get a trim every 6 weeks
do so. And if he or she tells you to get your braids redone within a certain time frame
be sure that you do. This will help keep your braids looking neat and fresh.