Anybody Have Micro Braids??

[Gyrl7]

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.

[DIVA1177]

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?

[MokaBeautie21]

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.

[IncontRHOllable]

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.