{"id":13263,"date":"2020-12-18T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T13:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prose.com\/?p=13263"},"modified":"2020-12-17T11:13:14","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T16:13:14","slug":"braid-care-how-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prose.com\/blog\/braid-care-how-to","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Braids Last"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<h2>Use a nozzled bottle for your shampoo <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that keeping your new box braids frizz-free is top priority. However, protecting your scalp and hair health is always number one. Washing your hair with box braids is easier than it seems. Decanting your <a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/products\/custom-shampoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shampoo<\/a> in a bottle with a long nozzle tip makes it simple to directly apply your cleansers to your scalp. That way, you don\u2019t need to use your fingers to spread the shampoo, which can disrupt your hair. Dividing your braids into four to six sections and applying the shampoo section by section will ensure you haven\u2019t left any part of your scalp uncleansed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Don\u2019t skip the leave-in conditioner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a cream <a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/products\/custom-leave-in-conditioner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leave-in<\/a> doesn\u2019t quite work with box braids, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t apply one. Mixing your cream leave-in with water in a continuous spray bottle offers a DIY option for adding moisture to your hair post-wash or when your hair is thirsty for moisture. We love a good DIY trick, but it can be beneficial to invest in a leave-in made for protective styles that hydrate the hair and soothe the scalp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Use oil sparingly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up, you may have been encouraged to <a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/products\/custom-hair-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oil<\/a> your scalp when it is dry or itchy, which isn\u2019t bad when done right. The amount of oil we apply is important. Four to eight drops of oil are all you need for your entire head to help prevent buildup. For an extra hair and self-care boost, give yourself a gentle scalp massage. Five minutes of scalp TLC stimulates blood circulation while giving you a mental health boost.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Love on your edges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With braids comes tension, well, sometimes\u2014 especially when you\u2019re leaning into a \u201890s Janet Jackson-inspired ponytail or a high bun. While these styles are on our list of beauty dos, wearing your hair up too often with box braids can add stress to your edges and cause breakage. If you find your edges feeling tight or irritated, apply a couple of drops of your go-to oil to your fingertips and gently massage onto your edges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Have mousse on standby <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After washing your hair, you might see some frizz crop up. Don\u2019t fret. There are a few ways to keep the frizz under wraps (literally and figuratively). Apply a water-based foaming mousse to the base of your box braids and tie your hair down with a silk or satin scarf while your hair dries. This step will set your natural hair and help prevent frizz. If you have a hooded hair dryer, sit under the dryer for up to 30 minutes to ensure your hair is dried thoroughly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Wear a jumbo bonnet at night that doesn\u2019t tug at your edges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A jumbo bonnet is a gamechanger for any protective style. Invest in an extra-large silk or satin bonnet with a flat band-like design so that the elastic doesn\u2019t rub against your edges to prevent breakage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Don\u2019t leave braids in beyond their expiration date\u00a0 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving braids in beyond their removal date is tempting, however, this can do more harm than good. When braids are left in too long, you risk matting, breakage, and knotting. If you do want to leave your braids in longer, chat with a professional for their recommendation to ensure you\u2019re doing what\u2019s best for your hair. <\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><div class=\"gbda-custom-cta\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/prose-blog-media\/1\/2020\/10\/d-blog-article-redirects_consultation-1.jpg)\"><span class=\"cta-title\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\">ONLY GOOD HAIR DAYS\u2014<\/span><span class=\"cta-text\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF\">Think of us as your partner in haircare. 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