How To Care For Braids,Week-by-Week Braids Maintenance Routine

May 6

🎯 Goal: Learn how to care for your box braids over 6 weeks—keeping them fresh, clean, and stylish every step of the way.

📅 Week 1–2: Protect Your Style While You Sleep

Your first two weeks are all about preserving the freshness of your new braids.

Use a satin/silk scarf or bonnet to reduce friction and prevent frizz.
Sleep on a satin or silk pillowcase for extra protection.
Wrap your braids in sections if they’re long—twist and tie loosely to avoid tension.

💡 Frizz starts in your sleep—protect your braids at night like your skincare routine.

At this point, sweat, oil, and product buildup need attention to keep your scalp healthy.

Use braid-safe dry shampoo, or dilute a sulfate-free shampoo with water and apply it directly to your scalp.
Gently wipe the scalp with a damp cloth or cotton pad—don’t drench the braids.
Try tea tree water or witch hazel spray for itch relief and odor control.

Apply a lightweight oil (like jojoba, tea tree, or peppermint oil blend) to keep scalp hydrated.
Avoid heavy oils or grease—they trap dirt and block pores.

💡 A clean scalp = healthy hair growth, even in braids.

Time to revive the look or prepare to take them down.

Use non-flaky edge control to retouch your edges—wrap with a scarf for 10 mins after laying.
Apply braid mousse to tame frizz—then wrap with a scarf to flatten flyaways.
Trim any frizzy flyaway hairs with small scissors, carefully.

If your braids are heavy with buildup, extremely frizzy, or your scalp feels irritated—it’s time to remove them.
Don’t wait beyond 6–8 weeks to avoid matting, breakage, or hair thinning.

💡 Braids are a protective style, not a permanent one. Know when to refresh or take down.

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