However, occasional swimming with your braids is permitted.ĥ. With the hair being braided, it could cause potential breaking during take down from tangling/matting created from swelling and manipulation. I do not recommend shampooingyour braids.
Knotless braids should be kept in no longer than 6 weeks, cuban twists 8 weeks, stitch braids 7-10 days, and extended stitch braids 3 weeks. How long does my hair have to be to get braids?įor Individuals, at least 2 inches. Depending upon consistency of health and density throughout the hair, broken/shorter areas may only qualify for small knotless box braids to ensure the security and longevity of the braids.Ģ. Hair should be at least 3 inches long blow dried. With this low to no tension method your natural hair will begin the braid and the extensions with be fed into the braids until it creates a consistent size throughout the braid. Typically, knots are created at the root of a small section of hair to form box braids, resulting in stress on the edges and follicle and more shed hair and build up gathered at the root, which can increase shedding during take down. The knotless technique is a healthier alternative to traditional box braids.
