Anybody Have Micro Braids??
 

Yall I just got down with getting these micro-braids in my hair last week. I love the fact that I don't have to do my hair, but I'm having some issues because Im new to the braids. Well my question is : What is causing my scalp to flake up so bad? I mean i never had dandruff that bad before the braids. And is there something that I can do to relieve some of the itching and the dandruff. I would love to wash it but a friend of mine told me that if I wash them every 2 weeks they will fall out. Ok ladies somebody help cause i don't what to do.:confused: :confused:

If someone knows of some braid hair-care products that will help me out a lot. thanks :)

Micros....
 

If you go to a really good beauty supply store like Gigi's or something like that, you can ask the people behind the counter to show you to the shampoo that is used just for micros.

Its waterless and its a foam that is massaged into the scalp ever so gently and with a warm wash cloth you can wet it and massage the scalp and it should help.

When I had micros, the foam didnt really help that much, but it never hurts to try.

There are also anti-itch/dandruff oils that work pretty well. Doo-Gro has one that works really well.

Hope that helps. Thanks!
Q

I have had them for 3 weeks and trust me I know all too well about the dandruff. I am prone to dandruff anyway but it seems so much worse with the braids. I washed it today with a braid spray shampoo in the shower. I lost one last week after the wash. :(


Queencece I will have to look into that.

Re: Micros....
 

Queenece: Thanks I will have to try that.

CT4: What was the name of the shampoo spray that you used? Did it work well for you?

Thanks Ladies!:)

Re: Re: Micros....
 

African Pride's Spray on Braid Shampoo. It was like $2 at wal mart. It works well to relieve the itching but I still see some flakes after washing it this morning.

From now on I will do like Queencece said and just spray and use a washcloth.

I have micros and I don't normally wash them like I would my own hair. I found out the hard way when I washed them and lost like half the braids.
However over the 6 years that I have been getting them I have learned to just use a washcloth and spray on braid shampoo to cleanse the scalp. To help the itching I use hair grease to keep the scalp moist and maybe once in a while one of the herbal oils.

I braid mirco braids, and u shouldn't wash them a whole lot but u do need to wash them. The thing is they do itch alot and then u put grease or braid spray on them and it all builds up and if u dont wash it, white stuff builds up at the base of the braid and it can pull ur hair out when u take the braids out and comb ur hair. But anyways Sulfer is real good and it comes in grease and spray and it will stop the itching. It helps alot and makes the braids last longer if u tie ur hair up every night.

I have braids and I use Organic Root Stimulator Herbal Cleanser. It's a dry shampoo. I don't trust washing my hair because I know that they will take my braids I out. I try to use the herbal cleanser at least once a week because last time I took my braids out, I had clumps of gunk right were the braids started on my hair. It was like dreadlocks. I had to gentry separate each clump and comb through to free my scalp of the clumps. I felt like I was snatching a lot of hair out. However, the braiders told me that I had to comb the knots out before washing it or it would get worse. Take care of the braids. Tie them at night and try the dry shampoo.

This dry shampoo that everyone is talking about is that available at Sally's Beauty Supply or Wal-Mart??

Man thank you guys so much, cause I was starting to get self-conscience about these braids. I hate raggedy braids and i dont want to be a victim of that...lol. But again thank you all for your suggestions. Once I find which store those products are located I will be there first thing in the morning. :D

I also have micros, and if you are seeing a lot of flaking around the hairline , it may be a result of pulling the braids to tight. I learned my lesson with that!

I think that it is at Wal-Mart. I found mine at Beauty Mart (in N.O.) I am sure that Sally's will have it. Check their website.

I also use the Organic Root Stimulator Herbal cleanse. It has lavender in it and it comes in gel form. I use that the first month of braid-wearing. I use it pretty regularly because I work out everyday and sweat a lot. This product works! :) After I've had my braids in a month I will wash my hair once a week with shampoo.

To get rid of the flaking make sure that you keep your braids moisturized (not saturated but moisturized). African Pride has nice products. I also like Kemi Oyl. :)

Oh...aslo Creme of Nature has a detangling spray that makes it a little easier when it comes time to take your braids out and combing out of the knots and kinks.

When I had micro braids, I washed my hair with Dark & Lovely Natrually Herbal Tea Shampoo. It worked really well for me and I didn't ever lose a braid. It also soothed my scalp really well. They also have good oil sheen spray for the hair.

Taking notes here...I wear my hair in braids most of the time...

Which is better?
 

I am seriously considering braids to relax my hair from the chemicals. I have already shoulder length hair. So should I get human hair or synthetic? does one last longer than other?

I want to have the ends loose so which one would be better. And where I can find out about braid sizes?

As you can see I am novice to the braiding thing outside my own hair.

Re: Which is better?
 

I think it depends on what kind of style you are looking for - from what you described-it sounds as if human hair is the best. When I kept my hair braided I went back and forth between using human and synthetic hair. I personally find that synthetic hair always made my hair itch more and I can't do cornrows with added hair at all - the most those last are a week -with extreme itching and flaking.

As my hair has gotten longer putting braids in was too much work - takes too long to put in and take out. I longfully look at others with braids from time to time then I read posts and remember why I don't want to do it anymore.

Braid sizes - the stylist will have a sample to show you the different sizes the braids can be. I don't recommend that you get them too small (micro) if this is your first time getting braids on top of a relaxer and you only have a few weeks growth. This can lead to extreme breakage-especially around your hairline.

If you want to get a little more growth or an alternative to giving your hair a break try my fake out twist out (for those of us on creamy crack) - wash and deep condition your hair - then use a leave in conditioner (I use Infusium) and cornrow your hair all back (a la Alicia Keys). If you can't manage to braid while its wet towel dry a little to braid but then wet again before sitting under the dryer. Roll ends with rollers. I then oil my scalp with Kemi oil and sit under dryer until hair is bone dry, about an hour (I can't emphasize this enough-if its not dry it will look a hot mess when you take it out). Only when it is dry do you pick out (or sleep in braids until morning). When you take it out your hair will look really curly, kind of like a straw set - depending on how many braids you put in. For some people it can last two weeks but I personally prefer to only keep it a week and then redo. But it will give your hair a rest-tie with scarf at night and spray a little sheen in the am to go.

hey
 

i have microbraids too,i just got em 5 days ago.n its starting to itch n noticed a dandruff building up on the roots.the braids look so good but i want it to last especially for the money i paid for it.i tried the sulfur spray for the braids,but the more i spray it..the more it itches!!:mad: so i tried sea breeze.n it helps a lil bit just to ease the itchiness.n im noticing that my braids arent as tight enough.i think thats a good thing..but i dont know.i havent washed my hair yet cause i dont want the braids to fall off.do u guys have anymore tips on how to take care of microbraids??? thanks!!! :D

I used the waterless shampoo. It was a foaming, spray-on shampoo. I would spray my scalp and wipe my scalp and braids with a towel. I never washed with regular shampoo and water because I felt that it would be too much. I have heard about folks covering their braids and scalp with a stocking and shampooing that way, but I would be afraid that would become a knotted mess. Keep your scalp moisturized and don't pull them too tight so that you don't break your hair. Be careful with the sides/temples.

Micro
 

When I washed my hair when I had micro braids in I never lost a braid. I would put the shampoo on my scalp and massage it around and then jump in the shower and let the shower do the rest. No problem and nothing lost, ever.
The convienence(sp) of the braids can not be beat.
:)

I do my own braids. They do come out when washing, but sometimes the itching may also have to do with the type of hair you purchase (synthetic vs. human). I find that synthetic can make your hair itch as well as it just being from plain lack of moisture. Good luck with the braids all.

I am so glad I saw this thread! I have been contemplating braids for a minute now but I am afraid because I have relaxed hair. I have worn micros before(cornrows once) and I would like to get them again. I found the flaking to be a bit much and I already have a dry scalp. I was to the point that I thought folks who were growing out relaxers got microbraids. If your hair is relaxed, how long do you let your braids stay in? Also, how do you care for them in regard to getting relaxers?

I also braid my own mirco...actually just did them 2 days ago. For the itching they have this cream Called "NO More Flakes" by organic root stimulator it works really well. I haven't had a problem with dandruff since i started using it.

I used to get micros all the time. For me, I never washed them under water because I saw too many of my friends who did that and the braids would come out. I tried the washing them in the shower under a stocking cap and that left my hair a tangles mess. After learning that lesson, the next times that I got micros I would just cleanse my scalp using the Organic Roots Stimulator Herbal Cleanse with the lavendar in it. That always made my scalp feel refreshed and clean like mint was in my scalp. My hair was relaxed when I wore braids so I would also use the Profectiv Root Health daily Anti-Dryness Strengthener. This prevented me from having any breakage AND it kept my scalp from itching. I first apply it on the first day of getting the braids. Afterwards, I applied it every other day and that kept the itchies at bay and kept my hair from breaking especially around the edges. I would cleanse my scalp once a week with the Herbal cleanse. These is what kept my hair healthy and itch free.