Box Braid Wash Day

Wash days when protective styling are the easiest wash days ever! After about 3 weeks or so with my box braids, I decided it was time to wash them - more like my scalp decided it was time to be washed. I used my usual method of washing box braids. Here's how the day went:

{1} Divided my braids into 6 sections and braided each one. Secured each braid with a small rubber band.

{2} Cleansed with a mix of CON Moisturizing Argan Oil and a small amount of ORS Creamy Aloe shampoos watered down in an applicator bottle. I focused on my scalp and the roots of the braids. Lathered twice.

{3} Watered down TRESemme Naturals in an applicator bottle and applied that from the roots of the braids down the length to where I believed my hair ends. Massaged it in and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Rinsed with cool water.

{4} ACV and aloe vera juice rinsed spraying both my scalp and the length of my hair. I didn't rinse this out.

{5} Towel wrapped the braids to soak up excess water for about 20 minutes.

{6} Unbraided each section and applied some coconut oil to seal in the moisture.

{7} T-shirt wrapped the braids to let them finish air-drying.

Once the braids were completely dry, I decided to re-braid around the perimeter of my head to freshen them up a little. I felt like I had about half an inch of new growth with some of them. I didn't make them as tight as I did initially though. After that I put my hair in the big, high bun at the beginning of this post.

Washing box braids
Braided sections
 
4 weeks is usually my limit for these types of styles, but I've been trying to figure out a way to get a couple more weeks out of this style. My hair is doing well in them, it's easy, and I'm still not sure about what to do with my hair when I take these out. So, I figure keeping it put away for a little while longer will be good for me.


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9 comments:

  1. Love the high bun! You make longterm protective styling so easy. Come and braid my hair for me pls

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    1. Me too Me too! *Jumps up and down like a kid in class* LOL

      How long does it take you to re-braid the perimeter of your hair? It seems like an ingenious way to make them last longer!

      KLP | SavingOurStrands

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    2. Lol! Thank you ladies!!

      Tomi - I recently started doing other people's hair... if only you were closer! :)

      KLP - It probably took me two TV shows lol! Not too long at all. And I agree - if my edges looks fine, it makes me okay with keeping the style longer.

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  2. The braids are looking so beautiful after 3 weeks. I guess your hair is taking a break from growing too fast. I love them.

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    1. Thank you, Nerline! I thought so too, but after washing it seemed to grow like weeds as usual. I guess I shouldn't complain about quick growth tho!

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  3. Your braids are looking better as they age! I love the braided bun.

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  4. I wish you can come do my hair lol, I've been wanting braids forever but my fingers are too clumsy and I don't trust anyone enough to install them for me

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    1. Lol apparently I need to start a traveling braiding business! Thanks, Harlem! Not trusting anyone else is exactly why I taught myself how to do it though - I learned that the hard way unfortunately.

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