How to care for your hair while braided (VIDEO) - Caring for braided hair

Are there any tips on how to care for braided hair? Can I still grow my hair while it's braided? Will braiding my hair damage it? How can I prevent damage being done to my hair while it's in braids?

Braids are a great protective hairstyle especially when it comes to winter - read here for tips on retaining length and protecting your hair throughout winter with braids.

As with everything out there, there can be negatives to braiding your hair if you don't do it properly or maintain it properly.

Braiding your hair doesn't mean that you get it done and then forget all about it. You still need to maintain your hair, care for it, moisturise it and condition it. The more you do to it, the better. If you don't care for your hair when braided you could end up doing more bad then good.

Braiding your hair too tightly can also result in negatives such as hair breakage, nape breakage and a receding hairline or temple damage.

The following video I found on YOUTUBE explains a lot with regards to braiding your hair, caring for it braided and preventing damage. It is a definite MUST SEE VIDEO.

Hope you find this helpful!