I want an easy low key look for the summer. I also want to hide my hair for a while. I want some long, jet black microbraids...but I hears they wreck havok on the halo(hairline). I have set an appointment for next week, but I want to know if these are worth getting. Any suggestions? And how do they differ(health-wise) from the twists, that everyone here sports?
NEED ANYSWERS QUICKLY-TO MICROBRAID OR NOT!!!
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lizjoseph
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DON'T DO IT!!!!! When you take them out, not only will the braids come out, but a lot of your own hair as well. Getting micros will be a waste of money once you see what your hair looks like after. Either get regular size braids (the recommended size is the width of a wooden pencil or bigger) or get a full head weave in which your hair is completly covered (since you mentioned you wanted to be hassle free for the summer.) Whatever you decide DO NOT GET MICROS!!!!!!
Nonie
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"Micro braids" mean different things to different people. I call my braids "micro" or "singles' interchangeably because I think they are tiny, hence micro; but then I see what I'd call "nano braids" being called "micro" and so I start to think mine have got to be just singles. I don't think they can be called medium coz to me medium are a little bigger.
My belief is if you get your braids any smaller than what I have here
...then you risk getting damage from them. Also I hope you can see that the section to which the additional hair is added is made up of more than just two hairs (<--a slight exaggeration). Whoever is doing your braids has got to use less additional hair than the thickness of that section of your own. I think you get a good idea of how much extension hair I add per section when you look at the braid I have undone below and then look at the freshly braided hair. The finished product looks so much thinner than that section of my hair was. That's because I add very little hair so that the change in thickness of the braid due to added hair is very subtle.
But I think you can be assured of having a positive experience with braids by either going to someone who's helped someone else grow their hair w/o problems (ie Do your homework: find someone on this forum or elsewhere with a success story and who lives in your area) and go to the stylist to whom they owe their success. Or better yet, learn to do your own braids because you can gauge how firmly to braid--what feels comfortable--and also when you need to redo a braid and get to it pronto.
I have had a positive experience wearing my idea of micro braids (first pic) but I think it's because I do them myself and therefore give my hair the type of TLC only the owner could give
My belief is if you get your braids any smaller than what I have here
...then you risk getting damage from them. Also I hope you can see that the section to which the additional hair is added is made up of more than just two hairs (<--a slight exaggeration). Whoever is doing your braids has got to use less additional hair than the thickness of that section of your own. I think you get a good idea of how much extension hair I add per section when you look at the braid I have undone below and then look at the freshly braided hair. The finished product looks so much thinner than that section of my hair was. That's because I add very little hair so that the change in thickness of the braid due to added hair is very subtle.
But I think you can be assured of having a positive experience with braids by either going to someone who's helped someone else grow their hair w/o problems (ie Do your homework: find someone on this forum or elsewhere with a success story and who lives in your area) and go to the stylist to whom they owe their success. Or better yet, learn to do your own braids because you can gauge how firmly to braid--what feels comfortable--and also when you need to redo a braid and get to it pronto.
I have had a positive experience wearing my idea of micro braids (first pic) but I think it's because I do them myself and therefore give my hair the type of TLC only the owner could give
Hmmmm, Very interesting! I was thinking about going smaller, but it looks pretty good at that thickness!"Micro braids" mean different things to different people. I call my braids "micro" or "singles' interchangeably because I think they are tiny, hence micro; but then I see what I'd call "nano braids" being called "micro" and so I start to think mine have got to be just singles. I don't think they can be called medium coz to me medium are a little bigger.
My belief is if you get your braids any smaller than what I have here
...then you risk getting damage from them. Also I hope you can see that the section to which the additional hair is added is made up of more than just two hairs (<--a slight exaggeration). Whoever is doing your braids has got to use less additional hair than the thickness of that section of your own. I think you get a good idea of how much extension hair I add per section when you look at the braid I have undone below and then look at the freshly braided hair. The finished product looks so much thinner than that section of my hair was. That's because I add very little hair so that the change in thickness of the braid due to added hair is very subtle.
But I think you can be assured of having a positive experience with braids by either going to someone who's helped someone else grow their hair w/o problems (ie Do your homework: find someone on this forum or elsewhere with a success story and who lives in your area) and go to the stylist to whom they owe their success. Or better yet, learn to do your own braids because you can gauge how firmly to braid--what feels comfortable--and also when you need to redo a braid and get to it pronto.
I have had a positive experience wearing my idea of micro braids (first pic) but I think it's because I do them myself and therefore give my hair the type of TLC only the owner could give
Thank you, I may consider that!Not a fan of micro briads
Lucky's Mom
New Member
"Micro braids" mean different things to different people. I call my braids "micro" or "singles' interchangeably because I think they are tiny, hence micro; but then I see what I'd call "nano braids" being called "micro" and so I start to think mine have got to be just singles. I don't think they can be called medium coz to me medium are a little bigger.
My belief is if you get your braids any smaller than what I have here
...then you risk getting damage from them. Also I hope you can see that the section to which the additional hair is added is made up of more than just two hairs (<--a slight exaggeration). Whoever is doing your braids has got to use less additional hair than the thickness of that section of your own. I think you get a good idea of how much extension hair I add per section when you look at the braid I have undone below and then look at the freshly braided hair. The finished product looks so much thinner than that section of my hair was. That's because I add very little hair so that the change in thickness of the braid due to added hair is very subtle.
But I think you can be assured of having a positive experience with braids by either going to someone who's helped someone else grow their hair w/o problems (ie Do your homework: find someone on this forum or elsewhere with a success story and who lives in your area) and go to the stylist to whom they owe their success. Or better yet, learn to do your own braids because you can gauge how firmly to braid--what feels comfortable--and also when you need to redo a braid and get to it pronto.
I have had a positive experience wearing my idea of micro braids (first pic) but I think it's because I do them myself and therefore give my hair the type of TLC only the owner could give
I agree with this 100%
CHECKMATE!
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dont do it!!!!! u will regret it
Blaque*Angel
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as long as its not tightly braided and you re do your hairline and nape every month you should have no problem.
good luck
Blaque*Angel
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"Micro braids" mean different things to different people. I call my braids "micro" or "singles' interchangeably because I think they are tiny, hence micro; but then I see what I'd call "nano braids" being called "micro" and so I start to think mine have got to be just singles. I don't think they can be called medium coz to me medium are a little bigger.
My belief is if you get your braids any smaller than what I have here
...then you risk getting damage from them. Also I hope you can see that the section to which the additional hair is added is made up of more than just two hairs (<--a slight exaggeration). Whoever is doing your braids has got to use less additional hair than the thickness of that section of your own. I think you get a good idea of how much extension hair I add per section when you look at the braid I have undone below and then look at the freshly braided hair. The finished product looks so much thinner than that section of my hair was. That's because I add very little hair so that the change in thickness of the braid due to added hair is very subtle.
But I think you can be assured of having a positive experience with braids by either going to someone who's helped someone else grow their hair w/o problems (ie Do your homework: find someone on this forum or elsewhere with a success story and who lives in your area) and go to the stylist to whom they owe their success. Or better yet, learn to do your own braids because you can gauge how firmly to braid--what feels comfortable--and also when you need to redo a braid and get to it pronto.
I have had a positive experience wearing my idea of micro braids (first pic) but I think it's because I do them myself and therefore give my hair the type of TLC only the owner could give
great post
SouthernTease
New Member
I'm gonna say the bigger the braids the better...
I would never do micros... but that's just me.
I would never do micros... but that's just me.
I'm LOOOVVVINNNN' my micros right now. They're not super small at all and my hairline was/is treated with great TLC. My braider knows and listens to me with regard to the gentleness I desire and require re. my hairline.
My micros look about the size of Nonie's.... Also, my hair is fine, thin, but I have A LOT of follicles. Nonie's hair looks a bit thicker than mine. I mist my braids with water and put Elucence conditioner on them and then get into the shower for steam-like effect. I slather my hairline with conditioner and then a light gel to lay down the hairline. At night I have a witch hazel/peppermint oil/water mix for the hairline but I need to get a stronger astringent for the top of my head to deal with the itchies. I use a bit of castor oil on them as well for shine and moisture sealing.
I should note that I am fully natural (almost two years, y'all!) and my hair is stronger NOW than it was before when I got micros on my relaxed hair.
I got human hair (which I soaked in water/conditioner and a splash of vinegar) and my braider commented on how soft the hair was.
My micros are four weeks old as of yesterday (June 13) and they still look new!
My micros look about the size of Nonie's.... Also, my hair is fine, thin, but I have A LOT of follicles. Nonie's hair looks a bit thicker than mine. I mist my braids with water and put Elucence conditioner on them and then get into the shower for steam-like effect. I slather my hairline with conditioner and then a light gel to lay down the hairline. At night I have a witch hazel/peppermint oil/water mix for the hairline but I need to get a stronger astringent for the top of my head to deal with the itchies. I use a bit of castor oil on them as well for shine and moisture sealing.
I should note that I am fully natural (almost two years, y'all!) and my hair is stronger NOW than it was before when I got micros on my relaxed hair.
I got human hair (which I soaked in water/conditioner and a splash of vinegar) and my braider commented on how soft the hair was.
My micros are four weeks old as of yesterday (June 13) and they still look new!
SimpleKomplexity
New Member
Man....Micros have broken my hairline sooo bad and nothign would bring it back!! I'm putting MN on it a lot and it still hasn't grown back fully!!
DivaD04
New Member
"Micro braids" mean different things to different people. I call my braids "micro" or "singles' interchangeably because I think they are tiny, hence micro; but then I see what I'd call "nano braids" being called "micro" and so I start to think mine have got to be just singles. I don't think they can be called medium coz to me medium are a little bigger.
My belief is if you get your braids any smaller than what I have here
...then you risk getting damage from them. Also I hope you can see that the section to which the additional hair is added is made up of more than just two hairs (<--a slight exaggeration). Whoever is doing your braids has got to use less additional hair than the thickness of that section of your own. I think you get a good idea of how much extension hair I add per section when you look at the braid I have undone below and then look at the freshly braided hair. The finished product looks so much thinner than that section of my hair was. That's because I add very little hair so that the change in thickness of the braid due to added hair is very subtle.
But I think you can be assured of having a positive experience with braids by either going to someone who's helped someone else grow their hair w/o problems (ie Do your homework: find someone on this forum or elsewhere with a success story and who lives in your area) and go to the stylist to whom they owe their success. Or better yet, learn to do your own braids because you can gauge how firmly to braid--what feels comfortable--and also when you need to redo a braid and get to it pronto.
I have had a positive experience wearing my idea of micro braids (first pic) but I think it's because I do them myself and therefore give my hair the type of TLC only the owner could give
I like ur braids and I would look at those and say they were just singles, those look like the size I put in my head but they are cute and I think the OP would benefit from a size like this or bigger..but if she get's them put in, plz be weary of them being put in to tightly....You don't want unreversable damages.
jujufireal
New Member
No they weigh your hair down toooooooooo much.Too much stress on your hair.
Tiffanyantt
New Member
I say get some. I've had micros three times in my life and let me say the first time was a DISASTER!!!
The key to not losing hair is make sure they braid WAY past your hair and when it's time to take them down, BE PATIENT, make sure your hair is DETANGLED ALL THE WAY THROUGH and you should be good. Oh you should wash your hair in the shower while it is sectioned
The key to not losing hair is make sure they braid WAY past your hair and when it's time to take them down, BE PATIENT, make sure your hair is DETANGLED ALL THE WAY THROUGH and you should be good. Oh you should wash your hair in the shower while it is sectioned
ChoxlatChix
Member
I agree with a few other posts go for it. I just had mine done on the 13th and am loving it. I have had micros quite often though and they have helped my hair grow. The only thing I have noticed when taking them out is the mass amount of shedded hair that you see but that's expected. I do see, however, you opted out so maybe next time.
caramelma
New Member
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Please dont do it. I am currently recovering from them and i have been so depressed after taking them out because they broke my hair off so bad and i have no edges, i cant even wear a ponytail my edges are so thin. i promised myself and my DH that i will never in my life even think about getting micros. I got them because i was going to florida and i didnt want to worry about doing my hair but i wish a thousand times that i didnt get them. I didnt even enjoy them because i was thinking about my hair the whole time and they were sooooooo beautiful i got so many compliments on them but i only kept them in for about 4 weeks because i was too lazy to take them out earlier because they were so small.
LadyKaypnyc
New Member
Micros and my hairline do not get along 
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ajacks
Well-Known Member
I haven't had micro braids since 2004, I got excelllent growth but my edges are still paying the price for it today. If I knew then what I know now I think I could have prevented the hair loss from happening so I am still a fan of micro braids as long as you take care of your edges.
glamazon386
Well-Known Member
Just tell them not too tight on the hairline. And don't pull them back too tight.
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