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Before we begin, I'd like you to answer a few questions
1. Do you get breakouts or little swellings when your hair is braided, whether immediately or later on?
2. Does going to the braiding salon trigger your anxiety for the pain to come with your finished hairstyle?
3. Do you feel as if you are the only one whose scalp protests against protective styles and so you suffer in silence?
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If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then you are at the right place. Today I'll be sharing some well-deserved tips for all the tender-headed folk out there. Before we continue, I would like to state that beauty is not pain, and we don't have to go through it in the name of protective styling.
Less is more
I know how it feels to endlessly admire complicated styles that come out so well on other people. I mean, who doesn't want hair that embodies art and turns a few heads. The problem with very intricate styles is that they come at a cost, they place strain on the scalp. This is the perfect way to invite those pesky little pimples on your scalp. Hear me out, I know some stylists know how to deal with tender-headed people and bring out these coveted styles with little effect. For the rest of us who do not have access to specialists that know how to deal with our problematic scalps, what do we do? The answer is simple, avoid overly intricate designs, and if the temptation proves too difficult to avoid, get ready with your anti-inflammatory cream.
Take breaks from protective styles
Dealing with natural hair isn't the easiest especially when not in protective styles. A simple tip is rocking a bun, space buns, or an all-out afro. This lowers the tension the scalp experiences from other protective styles and gives it time to breathe. Now, these simple styles can be damaging if sleeked too much. I would recommend a looser hold on them to avoid damaging hairs on your edges and nape.
Learn to do your own hair
This one I had to learn the hard way after many visits to the salon that left me disappointed with the result. Remember, he who wears the shoe knows where it pinches. In the same regard, people with tender heads know the right tension that doesn't irritate their scalps. Most times, this requires that you learn to do your own hair to avoid hair stylists deeming you a difficult client, or worse claim that you are teaching them how to do their job.
It's not that hard, and with YouTube just a click away, you might discover that doing your own protective styles is the fix you needed.
Use heat sparingly
I'm not a fan of using heat to straighten hair but I can't discredit its convenience. My advice is, use heat sparingly and blow dry away from the scalp. Remember to use a heat protectant to avoid heat damage on your hair strands.
Till next time. Stay safe and Happy Holidays.💙💚💛💜.
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