Beauty
No more scalp itch.
Some issues can arise: Itchy scalp.
Headaches resulting from painfully tight braids.
Nothings worse than desperately attempting to pat away scalp itchiness or fervently scratching between wefts.
The areas that are closed off and not receiving enough moisture and oxygen can become drier and cause itchiness.
An allergic reaction to synthetic hair may cause irritation as well, adds celebrity hairstylistFelicia Leatherwood.
In short, neglecting your scalp while youre wearing a protective style can have some major consequences.
Read on for five ways to relieve scalp pain, fight off flakes, and more.
To do this, take a towel and soak it in hot water.
Remove it with tongs and wring out the all the liquid.
Redway recommends moisturizing your scalp and roots every two to three days.
Pro tip: verify you use it proactively (beforeyou see flakes).
Leatherwood suggests you cleanse your scalp every 10 days or every two to three weeks.
It can even causetraction alopecia.
Dont Keep Your Style In For Too Long
Prolonged tension and buildup can compromise your scalp health.
Deryck says that eight weeks is the absolute cut off.
Its key to not keep your protective style in for longer than two months, he says.
