Proper care is crucial for keeping your braids looking neat, promoting hair and scalp health, and preventing damage. One thing’s for certain, the importance of braid maintenance cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts the health of your natural hair, the longevity of your braided style, and your overall comfort. If you are looking to keep your braids looking their best and to protect your natural hair and scalp, then you are going to love the ORS Olive Braidzone Takeover Box. You will get five full-size Braidzone products – a protective styling collection crafted to nourish the scalp, ease irritation, and support healthy hair growth.
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Moisturize your scalp and braids regularly: Braids can sometimes lead to a dry and itchy scalp. Use the ORS Olive Oil Braidzone Fertilizing Serum to protect and invigorate the scalp while hair is in protective styles and braids. There’s also the ORS Olive Oil Braidzone Soothing Scalp Oil to deliver superior scalp soothing and moisturization It soothes sensitive scalp and calms irritation from tight styles. ORS Olive Oil Braidzone Braid Sheen Spray to moisturize your scalp a few times a week. This helps to prevent flakiness and keeps your scalp healthy. You can apply the oil directly to your scalp and gently massage it in.
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Cleanse your braids and scalp: While you have braids, dirt, oil, and product buildup can still accumulate. It's important to wash your braids and scalp. Try the ORS Olive Oil Braidzone Herbal Cleanse Dry Shampoo. This quick-drying hair and scalp cleansing rinse to instantly refresh braids, and locs while promoting healthy hair.
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Protect your braids at night: To prevent frizz and breakage while you sleep, always wrap your braids with a silk or satin scarf or bonnet. These materials reduce friction between your hair and your pillowcase. Alternatively, you can use a silk or satin pillowcase.
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Avoid excessive styling and tension: While braids offer versatile styling options, constantly pulling your braids into tight updos can put stress on your hairline and roots, potentially leading to breakage and thinning edges. Try the ORS Olive Oil Braidzone Edge & Braiding Gel. This non-greasy taming and braiding gel is formulated to lay the hairline and tame fly-aways for sleek and laid braided looks. This conditioning gel with firm hold is formulated to set braided styles in place, smooth edges and tame frizz while promoting healthy hair with Lavender Oil, Acai Oil and Biotin.
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Don't keep braids in for too long: Braids are a protective style, but they are not meant to be a permanent hairstyle. It is generally recommended to take down your braids after six to eight weeks to allow your scalp and natural hair to breathe. Leaving them in for longer can lead to tangling, matting, and potential damage to your natural hair.
Braids are often chosen as a protective style, especially for natural hair, as they help to keep the ends of the hair tucked away, reducing breakage and allowing for hair growth. They also offer a low-maintenance styling option. If you don’t have the April ORS Olive Braidzone Takeover Box, get your box while supplies last HERE.
Maintaining your braids and scalp properly are key to achieving a stylish look while protecting your natural hair.