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HOW TO AVOID HAIR CARE MISTAKES

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4 HAIR CARE MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN YOU HAVE BRAIDS

THINKING you don’t need to moisturise, nourish, and protect your hair from breakage is a mistake. Do the following to keep your hair in good condition.

Wash your hair

When you have braids, washing your scalp is necessary. Use a moisturisi­ng shampoo to prevent drying out. Avoid washing too frequently, as this leads to dryness.

Wrap your hair when you sleep

Even if it’s a daytime nap, always cover your braids when you go to sleep it helps keep the braids neat. Wearing a satin scarf or silk pillowcase will prevent your hair from drying out.

Change your hairstyle regularly

Having or keeping the same hairstyle for two weeks or more is not healthy for your hair and your hairline. It is best not to pull your hair too tight when you style.

Moisturise hair

Your hair and scalp can get dry so you keep your with braids hydrated and moisturise­d. Dry hair may cause breakage, a significan­t threat to your hairline and overall hair quality.

Avoid wearing braids for more than six weeks. | NNEKA JONAS

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