Black Hair Media Forum : Breaking with Braids? http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:00:58 +0000 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:28:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=348529 <![CDATA[Black Hair Media Forum]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com//forum_images/BHM_Logo_v5_Forum.jpg http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : I twist the the end of my...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post10113811.html#10113811 Author: rell85
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Posted: Feb 01 2013 at 10:28pm

I twist the the end of my briads like at the half way mark cause i noticed the ends looked raggedy and .dry and i make sure to put shea butter or castor oil mixed witih grapeseed oil on them lightly everyday]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:28:47 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post10113811.html#10113811 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : Thanks Ladies! All ggreat suggestions....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post10105385.html#10105385 Author: flwonline
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Posted: Jan 28 2013 at 7:59pm

Thanks Ladies! All ggreat suggestions. I will try more moisture while they're in. ]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:59:27 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post10105385.html#10105385 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : good advice ]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post10088316.html#10088316 Author: demilee27
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Posted: Jan 21 2013 at 1:10am

good advice]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:10:35 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post10088316.html#10088316 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : LonghairLuci wrote:Braiding...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post10028951.html#10028951 Author: KunoichiNindroid
Subject: 348529
Posted: Dec 27 2012 at 4:20pm

Originally posted by LonghairLuci LonghairLuci wrote:

Braiding breaks hair....and moves you hair line backwards. It shouldn't be done too tight or kept on for ao long



Braiding only breaks hair if you don't know how to do it. And you have to oil you hairline almost daily to prevent that thinning. I use castor oil when I have large braids. Never had any problems. I never cornrow though.]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:20:16 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post10028951.html#10028951 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : Braiding breaks hair....and moves...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9985305.html#9985305 Author: LonghairLuci
Subject: 348529
Posted: Dec 11 2012 at 11:22am

Braiding breaks hair....and moves you hair line backwards. It shouldn't be done too tight or kept on for ao long]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:22:04 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9985305.html#9985305 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : It could be friction from the...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9914461.html#9914461 Author: KunoichiNindroid
Subject: 348529
Posted: Nov 09 2012 at 11:41pm

It could be friction from the exposed ends rubbing up against your clothes. Used to happen to me so I stopped braiding my rows back and started braiding them into a high ponytail. Would moisturize and seal like there was no tomorrow. Co-washing in braids feels good too.]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:41:24 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9914461.html#9914461 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : Malexandre wrote:How is your...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9819077.html#9819077 Author: flwonline
Subject: 348529
Posted: Sep 28 2012 at 7:36am

Originally posted by Malexandre Malexandre wrote:

How is your braiding pattern? Can you do a circle so you only have one braid out ?


I do different styles each time. Never tried the circular pattern, but might give it a shot.

]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:36:02 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9819077.html#9819077 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : How is your braiding pattern?...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9818268.html#9818268 Author: Malexandre
Subject: 348529
Posted: Sep 27 2012 at 9:06pm

How is your braiding pattern? Can you do a circle so you only have one braid out ?]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:06:11 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9818268.html#9818268 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : Veemack wrote:Oh so the wig...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9806002.html#9806002 Author: flwonline
Subject: 348529
Posted: Sep 23 2012 at 9:24pm

Originally posted by Veemack Veemack wrote:

Oh so the wig cap is rubbing against your ends?
Do you wear them everyday?
Could you put a silk scarf under your wig cap?

Yep, That was the only difference in previous retention methods. 
I took the braids out, cut the raggedy ends off and now I'm back on track. 
I wouldn't do a silk scarf under the cap, but I'm wearing it to bed from now on. 
]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:24:35 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9806002.html#9806002 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : Oh so the wig cap is rubbing against...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9805789.html#9805789 Author: Veemack
Subject: 348529
Posted: Sep 23 2012 at 8:06pm

Oh so the wig cap is rubbing against your ends?
Do you wear them everyday?
Could you put a silk scarf under your wig cap?
]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:06:47 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9805789.html#9805789 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : Veemack wrote: You should...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9805709.html#9805709 Author: flwonline
Subject: 348529
Posted: Sep 23 2012 at 7:34pm

Originally posted by Veemack Veemack wrote:

You should use the Aphogee 2 step treatment to add strength back to your hair strands. This treatment has enough Keratin in it to make a difference. If does not matter if your roots are not breaking because eventually your hair will break down to the root. Your new hair has more protein bonds so naturally it will be stronger, because it has not been manipulated by hair tools or chemicals just yet. Stop with the weekly protein treatments, and opt for the 2 step use it every 5 weeks. And of course add moisture back to your hair. Also cut off at least 2-3 inches of the weak ends. If you do not do 3 inches bring yourself to do at least one inch. While you use the 2 step stop with all your other products that have high amounts of protein in them. You will see a big difference with these changes.

Dr. Miracles has a good leave in conditioner, it comes in packets for less than 2 dollars a treatment.
Instead of baggying with the MTG replace it with a more beneficial oil such as Grapeseed, evoo or co.

Good idea, and I have the Aphoghee right here. Will do at next wash. 
I took your advice and chopped off some of the deads after I took my braids out today. Looking forward to new progress. I also think I found the culprit of my jaggedness! Dang wig caps that I wear under my wigs. Not doing that anymore. From now on, I'm going to baggy then do the wig cap over top so the cap isn't directly on my hair. 

I'm on a retention binge from now on!

]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:34:54 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9805709.html#9805709 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : You should use the Aphogee 2...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9805080.html#9805080 Author: Veemack
Subject: 348529
Posted: Sep 23 2012 at 3:26pm

You should use the Aphogee 2 step treatment to add strength back to your hair strands. This treatment has enough Keratin in it to make a difference. If does not matter if your roots are not breaking because eventually your hair will break down to the root. Your new hair has more protein bonds so naturally it will be stronger, because it has not been manipulated by hair tools or chemicals just yet. Stop with the weekly protein treatments, and opt for the 2 step use it every 5 weeks. And of course add moisture back to your hair. Also cut off at least 2-3 inches of the weak ends. If you do not do 3 inches bring yourself to do at least one inch. While you use the 2 step stop with all your other products that have high amounts of protein in them. You will see a big difference with these changes.

Dr. Miracles has a good leave in conditioner, it comes in packets for less than 2 dollars a treatment.
Instead of baggying with the MTG replace it with a more beneficial oil such as Grapeseed, evoo or co.


Edited by Veemack - Sep 23 2012 at 3:30pm]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:26:20 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9805080.html#9805080 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : The length of my hair is not breaking....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9797846.html#9797846 Author: flwonline
Subject: 348529
Posted: Sep 20 2012 at 7:52am

The length of my hair is not breaking. No strands during wash days, and no breakage at any other point than the ends. Never had these problems before, so I'm really concerned.

For moisture, I use Care Free Curl activator, and Avocado Mist. Where my braids hang, I use raw white shea butter down each braid to keep them protected. 

I do protein treatments every wash - I use either Silicon Mix with Olive Oil or Aphoghee. When conditioning, I use a heating cap for about 30-45 mins, then rinse with cool water. I use Cowboy Magic to detangle, then air dry half way and blow dry.

At night, I baggy with MTG tied up with a scarf. 
]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:52:07 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9797846.html#9797846 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : Have you had protein treatment...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9797342.html#9797342 Author: wanderlust87
Subject: 348529
Posted: Sep 19 2012 at 9:48pm

Have you had protein treatment lately??]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:48:16 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9797342.html#9797342 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : Yes. ]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9796701.html#9796701 Author: flwonline
Subject: 348529
Posted: Sep 19 2012 at 4:29pm

Yes.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:29:02 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9796701.html#9796701 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : How are you moisturizing your...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9796647.html#9796647 Author: NARSAddict
Subject: 348529
Posted: Sep 19 2012 at 3:38pm

How are you moisturizing your hair when braided up?  Do you apply a hair moisturizer with an applicator bottle and massage the excess?  ]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:38:26 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9796647.html#9796647 <![CDATA[Breaking with Braids? : I&#039;m braided. Cornrowed. My...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9796490.html#9796490 Author: flwonline
Subject: 348529
Posted: Sep 19 2012 at 2:15pm

I'm braided. Cornrowed.
My hair growth is great. Still at about an inch or so a month. Here's the problem...

The breakage is coming from the ends of my braids. I suspected it, but then today I noticed little chips of hair on my fingers when I touched my braided ends. I use JBCO, and Care Free Curl activator to keep my ends hydrated.

HELP!]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:15:09 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/breaking-with-braids_topic348529_post9796490.html#9796490