Hair Braiding Styles: Are You Making These Mistakes?

When it comes to hair braiding styles, your hair can look gorgeous or it can look unkempt. If you want your hair to fall into the first category rather than the second, then you need to check your braid care routine to make sure you are not making the common mistakes described in this article.

Too much blow drying is the first mistake. The heat from blow drying can damage your hair and you can even scorch your hair unintentionally if your hair touches the blow dryer’s heat coils. To prevent this from happening, use a heat diffuser on your blow dryer at all times.

The second common mistake is using a product that combines the shampoo and conditioner. These products can be surprisingly harsh. A better option is to use separate shampoos and conditions in the same product line.

And while we are on the subject of shampooing your hair, be careful of how often you do it. Shampooing once a week or every two weeks will get your hair clean plus preserve its natural sheen.

The next common mistake is using harsh hair dyes. These can make your hair take on a straw-like appearance over time. However, natural hair colorants are much gentler on the hair and help preserve your hair integrity. Examples include chamomile, black malva flowers, and henna.

Maintenance mistakes with hair braiding styles are easily avoided. So stay alert for these mistakes and your hair will stay strong, health, and looking fantastic.