{"id":3716,"date":"2022-02-16T20:24:40","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T20:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/?p=3716"},"modified":"2025-06-13T06:44:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T06:44:04","slug":"afro-braids-maintenance-and-aftercare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/afro-braids-maintenance-and-aftercare\/","title":{"rendered":"Afro braids: maintenance and aftercare"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-lg superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #0a0000;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<p>One of the biggest advantages of having afro hair is its super versatility! You can rock a traditional loose curly look, which is gorgeous. But besides, if you want to try a new hairstyle, you have the widest range of options &#8211; and braids are one of the most famous!<br><br>Afro braids are everything: they look great, are really convenient, and there are a bunch of different styles to try. But before getting afro braids, there are some things that you need to know &#8211; and this article will teach you. Learn the habits you must have before getting braids, during it and after taking them off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-before-getting-afro-braids\"><strong>Before getting afro braids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/sudio-photo-attractive-young-dark-sinned-female-with-curly-long-hair-being-braided-looking-aside-happily-keeping-hands-her-back-isolated-beige-background_295783-7006.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/sudio-photo-attractive-young-dark-sinned-female-with-curly-long-hair-being-braided-looking-aside-happily-keeping-hands-her-back-isolated-beige-background_295783-7006.jpg 626w, https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/sudio-photo-attractive-young-dark-sinned-female-with-curly-long-hair-being-braided-looking-aside-happily-keeping-hands-her-back-isolated-beige-background_295783-7006-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choose your favorite hairstyle &#8211; and talk to a hairdresser<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like we\u2019ve mentioned, there are a lot of braid types: senegalese, box braids, marley twists, cornrows\u2026 choose your favorite and talk to a specialist to check if this style suits you. Checking it is fundamental since some styles of braids are too long and big and due to its heavy weight, can damage hair. A professional will evaluate your hair\u2019s health and help you decide the best length and braid type for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prepare yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended to purchase 4 to 6 bags of braided hair, depending on the length of your braids. Because your hair will be hidden away for a few months, you&#8217;ll want to make sure it&#8217;s in the greatest possible condition before you start the style. To ensure your hair is clean and nourished before styling, wash, condition, and deep condition the day before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, be patient: braiding hair takes time and you might spend a whole day until your new hairstyle is completely ready. But we guarantee this time is worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Afro <strong>braids maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metrobrazil.com\/products\/resoration-shine-treatment-oil-by-riobelo-maracuja-for-normal-and-curly-hair?_pos=10&amp;_sid=4c9b393f1&amp;_ss=r\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/oil_2000x-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/oil_2000x-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/oil_2000x-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/oil_2000x-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/oil_2000x-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/oil_2000x-1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Braids are super convenient and protective &#8211; you wake up with your hair ready and don\u2019t have to style it anymore. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t have to worry about your natural hair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to keep it <a href=\"https:\/\/metrobrazil.com\/products\/resoration-shine-treatment-oil-by-riobelo-maracuja-for-normal-and-curly-hair?_pos=10&amp;_sid=4c9b393f1&amp;_ss=r\">moisturized<\/a> since synthetic hair can make the natural locks drier. Use a light <a href=\"https:\/\/metrobrazil.com\/products\/resoration-shine-treatment-oil-by-riobelo-maracuja-for-normal-and-curly-hair?_pos=10&amp;_sid=4c9b393f1&amp;_ss=r\">oil<\/a> on your scalp whenever you feel the need. A nourishing spray is a good option for all lengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, wash your hair gently and sleep with a silk headscarf to make the braids last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"footnote_referrer\"><a role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" onclick=\"footnote_moveToReference_3716_1('footnote_plugin_reference_3716_1_1');\" onkeypress=\"footnote_moveToReference_3716_1('footnote_plugin_reference_3716_1_1');\" ><sup id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_3716_1_1\" class=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text\">[1]<\/sup><\/a><span id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_3716_1_1\" class=\"footnote_tooltip\"><span class=\"footnote_url_wrap\">https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/uk\/beauty-hair\/hair\/a11651707\/braiding-afro-hair-aftercare\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_3716_1_1').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_3716_1_1', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>After taking your afro braids off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/confident-stylish-african-american-girl-cross-arms-looking-pleased-smiling_176420-31080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/confident-stylish-african-american-girl-cross-arms-looking-pleased-smiling_176420-31080.jpg 740w, https:\/\/blog.metrobrazil.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/confident-stylish-african-american-girl-cross-arms-looking-pleased-smiling_176420-31080-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you love having braids more than everything, you should give your hair a little break to guarantee it stays healthy for the next time you\u2019ll do this hairstyle. A break of six to eight weeks, at least, is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this period with your braids off, <a href=\"https:\/\/metrobrazil.com\/products\/resoration-shine-treatment-oil-by-riobelo-maracuja-for-normal-and-curly-hair?_pos=10&amp;_sid=4c9b393f1&amp;_ss=r\">moisturize<\/a> your hair a lot to make it stronger and prepare your hair for the next braids. Nourishing hair masks and deep conditioners are going to be your best friends during those weeks. Apply them at least once a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"footnote_referrer\"><a role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" onclick=\"footnote_moveToReference_3716_1('footnote_plugin_reference_3716_1_2');\" onkeypress=\"footnote_moveToReference_3716_1('footnote_plugin_reference_3716_1_2');\" ><sup id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_3716_1_2\" class=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text\">[2]<\/sup><\/a><span id=\"footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_3716_1_2\" class=\"footnote_tooltip\"><span class=\"footnote_url_wrap\">https:\/\/frolicious.de\/2017\/09\/05\/hair-care-after-removing-braids\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_3716_1_2').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_3716_1_2', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following these instructions, you will keep beautiful and healthy hair before, during and after the braids hairstyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for the best <a href=\"https:\/\/metrobrazil.com\/products\/resoration-shine-treatment-oil-by-riobelo-maracuja-for-normal-and-curly-hair?_pos=10&amp;_sid=4c9b393f1&amp;_ss=r\">hair care products<\/a>, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/metrobrazil.com\/collections\/hair-products\">Metro Brazil\u2019s website<\/a>: we have premium authentic Brazilian products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you enjoyed this article, share it with your friends and follow us on social media!<\/p>\n<div class=\"speaker-mute footnotes_reference_container\"> <div class=\"footnote_container_prepare\"><p><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"footnote_reference_container_label pointer\" onclick=\"footnote_expand_collapse_reference_container_3716_1();\">References<\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"footnote_reference_container_collapse_button\" style=\"\" onclick=\"footnote_expand_collapse_reference_container_3716_1();\">[<a id=\"footnote_reference_container_collapse_button_3716_1\">+<\/a>]<\/span><\/p><\/div> <div id=\"footnote_references_container_3716_1\" style=\"display: none;\"><table class=\"footnotes_table footnote-reference-container\"><caption class=\"accessibility\">References<\/caption> <tbody> \r\n\r\n<tr class=\"footnotes_plugin_reference_row\"> <th scope=\"row\" class=\"footnote_plugin_index_combi pointer\"  onclick=\"footnote_moveToAnchor_3716_1('footnote_plugin_tooltip_3716_1_1');\"><a id=\"footnote_plugin_reference_3716_1_1\" class=\"footnote_backlink\"><span class=\"footnote_index_arrow\">&#8593;<\/span>1<\/a><\/th> <td class=\"footnote_plugin_text\"><span class=\"footnote_url_wrap\">https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/uk\/beauty-hair\/hair\/a11651707\/braiding-afro-hair-aftercare\/<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n\r\n<tr class=\"footnotes_plugin_reference_row\"> <th scope=\"row\" class=\"footnote_plugin_index_combi pointer\"  onclick=\"footnote_moveToAnchor_3716_1('footnote_plugin_tooltip_3716_1_2');\"><a id=\"footnote_plugin_reference_3716_1_2\" class=\"footnote_backlink\"><span class=\"footnote_index_arrow\">&#8593;<\/span>2<\/a><\/th> <td class=\"footnote_plugin_text\"><span class=\"footnote_url_wrap\">https:\/\/frolicious.de\/2017\/09\/05\/hair-care-after-removing-braids\/<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n\r\n <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> function footnote_expand_reference_container_3716_1() { jQuery('#footnote_references_container_3716_1').show(); jQuery('#footnote_reference_container_collapse_button_3716_1').text('\u2212'); } function footnote_collapse_reference_container_3716_1() { jQuery('#footnote_references_container_3716_1').hide(); jQuery('#footnote_reference_container_collapse_button_3716_1').text('+'); } function footnote_expand_collapse_reference_container_3716_1() { if (jQuery('#footnote_references_container_3716_1').is(':hidden')) { footnote_expand_reference_container_3716_1(); } else { footnote_collapse_reference_container_3716_1(); } } function footnote_moveToReference_3716_1(p_str_TargetID) { footnote_expand_reference_container_3716_1(); var l_obj_Target = jQuery('#' + p_str_TargetID); if (l_obj_Target.length) { jQuery( 'html, body' ).delay( 0 ); jQuery('html, body').animate({ scrollTop: l_obj_Target.offset().top - window.innerHeight * 0.2 }, 380); } } function footnote_moveToAnchor_3716_1(p_str_TargetID) { footnote_expand_reference_container_3716_1(); var l_obj_Target = jQuery('#' + p_str_TargetID); if (l_obj_Target.length) { jQuery( 'html, body' ).delay( 0 ); jQuery('html, body').animate({ scrollTop: l_obj_Target.offset().top - window.innerHeight * 0.2 }, 380); } }<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Share One of the biggest advantages of having afro hair is its super versatility! 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