Box braids are the ultimate low-maintenance hairstyles for many women, requiring no combs, brushes, or heat-styling tools. Box braids are regarded as a ‘protective style that can help prevent breakage and retain length due to their lack of day-to-day manipulation. However, with a little extra care and the right products, you can keep your braids looking neat for longer while also keeping your natural hair healthy underneath.
Here is a list of products that you should use to maintain your box braids.
French Argan Oil is a deeply penetrating and quickly absorbing treatment for hair extensions, protective styles, and natural hair. If you are using human hair braids hair, then treat your box braids with French Argan Oil. The oil will help keep the braids looking shiny and healthy, and it will also help tame frizzy hair if you experience frizz from 5 week-old box braids.
This deeply penetrating Argan Oil will be instantly absorbed into your braided hair, leaving it with an incredible shine and a smooth as silk.
Apply a small amount directly to your protective braids. You can also apply it to your scalp to hydrate it and promote hair growth.
Shine gives your box braids and natural hair luster, and humidity control. Conditioning humectants hydrate all hair types. Damage is reduced by using a weightless formula.
Use this Paraben-free spray to revive your box braids.
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It is equally important to keep your scalp clean as it is to maintain box braids. If you cannot make it to your salon appointment, spray this sulfate-free dry shampoo to clean the roots and scalp.
Stylists and experts recommend washing your braids hair every 2–3 weeks to keep your scalp and hair healthy. Washing your braids also helps remove product build-ups.
To wash your box braids, soak them in water before gently working the moisturizing shampoo into your braids, or you can also mix 1 part shampoo and 2 part water into a spray bottle and clean the protective hairstyle at home. Follow these steps to wash your box braids at home with a spray bottle.
● Before washing, tie the braids into a ponytail and shampoo them in sections.
● Shake and spray the solution in sections at the roots, then rub it with your fingertips.
● Repeat it throughout the hair.
● Jump in the shower and let the water rinse out the moisturizing shampoo. It is important to go easy on the braids and your roots while washing out the shampoo.
● Use a moisturizing conditioner and slightly dilute it with water. Apply it on the box braids and rinse it after 5 minutes.
● Use a cotton t-shirt to remove water from the braids. Wrap your braids with a fast-absorbing towel and keep it until the water has dried.
● Moisturize the braids after it has dried.
Over time as the hair grows, the edges become loose, so apply edge control around the hairline to achieve a sleek look.
This is great for when you want a braided ponytail or bun hairstyles with your box braids.
If you want to revive your braids or hydrate them, then use a deep moisture balm. It will add shine and make your braids look hydrated.
As mentioned earlier, box braids are the ultimate low-maintenance protective body wave hairstyle for many women because it does not require frequent heat styling or combing. Box braids also help prevent breakage and help in length retention.
Use the products mentioned above to maintain your box braids. The sulfate and Paraben-free hair care products mentioned above will make your braids look new and fresh all the time.
