The amount of extension hair in each braid should roughly match the amount of hair that naturally grows in the section it’s being braided onto. One less considered source is the size of the braid. We all know that braiding too tightly is a big source of tension. Research indicates that a lot of this is due to tension from the protective hair styles that so many women love: braids, buns, cornrows, and yes, wigs and weaves. Traction alopecia rates are on the rise and levels among black women in particular are staggering. There is nothing protective about any style that does this to your hair. Ponytails and buns shouldn’t leave you with a dull ache or a permanently surprised facial expression. A weave shouldn’t be so tight that you can’t scratch your scalp if it itches, braids shouldn’t be so stiff at the root – even a fresh set – that you can’t put your head down on a pillow to sleep.
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