What do you use to moisturize your braids?

[lilpopers]

I currently have tiny braids (with no added hair) and I have been using carrot oil to moisturize them at night and Braid Sheen Spray during the day. However, I am finding that my hair is still dry in the middle of the day, so I am open to suggestions for other moisturizing ideas.

 

[miss stress]

oyin juices and berries and it smells sooo good

 

[BeautifulFlower]

I'd suggest a glycerin based product like S-curl or Care Free Curl

 

[lilpopers]

oyin juices and berries and it smells sooo good

Is this only sold online or can I buy this at the Beauty Supply?

 

[shasha8685]

I use Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 or a glycerin based spray made by a local vendor in B'ham.

 

[ilah]

When I had micros I used Tea Tree oil, Argon oil and Vitamen E oil on my scalp. And for the braids themselves I used ORS Olive Oil very lightly because I did'nt want the braids to unravel. I've used a sheen spray as well to keep them looking "alive"

 

[lilpopers]

When I had micros I used Tea Tree oil, Argon oil and Vitamen E oil on my scalp. And for the braids themselves I used ORS Olive Oil very lightly because I did'nt want the braids to unravel. I've used a sheen spray as well to keep them looking "alive"

Did you find that putting the different products on your hair made them feel "oily" or weighed down? My hair after a couple of days has no shine and I would love to use something to make them look "alive" but not if it comes at the cost of not being able to touch them.

 

[lilpopers]

I was thinking about purchasing Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 because I wanted to join the Jerri Juice Challenge.

 

[ms.blue]

I find that using a glycerin product & sealing it w/ jbco left my hair moisturized for days.

 

[ilah]

Did you find that putting the different products on your hair made them feel "oily" or weighed down? My hair after a couple of days has no shine and I would love to use something to make them look "alive" but not if it comes at the cost of not being able to touch them.

My scalp was only "oily" for a day after I put on the oils. I do experiance build up after about a week - for this I use ORS dry shampoo and q-tips to remove the build-up. The tingle from the Tea Tree that's in it feels soooo good.

As for the braids them selves I use a light sheen spray. I spray it onto my finger tips and go down a few braids at a time. You just have to be aware of how much sheen is used because like you said it can make the hair weigh down.

 

[natural2008]

I use olive oil.

 

[natural2008]

The one you cook with? I buy a separate bottle for my hair.

 

[hothair]

Braids or cornrows I use braid spray with infusium or Hawaiian Silky with any liquid reconstructor (Aphogee) I spray the scalp with MT diluted when I remember and maybe oil with EVOO once a week

 

[upliftedjw]

I just keep it simple with water n glycerin spritz (mix some EO sometimes) and seal with EVOO or EVCO. Keeps my twists moisturized for the day. Sometimes more

 

[Yoshi3329]

Bronner Brothers Hot Six Oil and Redken Extreme Anti-Snap for protein. I use them because of the ceramides. Last time I took down my braids, (a month old), and I lost a hand full of hair. I moisturized on a daily basis with natural oils (olive oil, coconut), and co-washed like a madman with Aussi Moist.

This time I faithfully used these two items and when it came for take down month old braids, I lost the size of a quarter. I was crying tears of joy!

I'm 6 months into transitioning.