A Real Question!!!

Question: Why is it that black women get braids in their hair when the end result is their hair falling out?

Answer: The normal end result is not having the hair fall out; that only happens when the braider (person braiding the hair) braids it too tight or when the person with the braided hair styles it and pulls it too tight. This happens because the hair is essentially getting pulled out by the roots… not good, to say the least. There are some warning signs that this is occurring:

• Itchy scalp
• Little bumps on the scalp- if this happens, remove the braids immediately
• If the braids hurt, they are too tight- take those suckers out!
(I got these tips from nappturality.com)

I will admit that when I got my hair done in the twists that I have now, it hurt like heck! I am not used to having people all up in my hair and pulling, etc. It was uncomfortable. But 5 hours later, when my hair was done, I could smile and turn my head all the way around. Which is not the normal case. Usually it hurts to smile. And no one will be permitted to touch the hair, for sure! (I had to put that in for my friend Kinfinity, lol). Touching the hair a ‘no-no’ because it frickin’ hurts! My husband stuck his hand out touch my hair the other day and I literally flinched in anticipation of the pain.

I’m happy to answer any other questions you may have,
La-a