SuperNatural: Vintage Swoop

Whenever I get braids, I love trying various up dos that can serve as a protective style; however, I try not to do them very often so I don't put too much strain on my edges. My hair care regime for braids includes:

• washing the braids every 2-3 weeks (a rinse through with conditioner; allowing it to air dry over night)
• re-braiding my edges every 2-3 weeks
• moisturizing my hair and adding a sealant i.e. castor oil or peppermint oil every 2-3 days or honestly when I remember. 

Right now I am in love with peppermint oil. I can't really tell if it has made a significant difference in the speed of my hair growth, only time will tell. I wore this protective style this weekend and loved it. I am starting to love getting braids more and more. They are a way to quickly grow your hair out, but only if you maintain your edges. Once you see your hair pulling, take that that braid out and redo it, the tension on those hair follicles will be detrimental of you don't. 

*Another tip for braids is to use human hair or soak your expressions, and other extensions in warm water to strip the hair of any synthetic fibers that can dry our hair out. I also soak my extensions when getting weaves. I try as much as possible to eliminate any factors that may lead to dry hair. 

p.s. please excuse the lack of make up in these photos, I really don't feel like applying foundation these days, working on having flawless skin...

I hope everyone is having a great week and if you're having exams like me READ HARD so you pass!! I sound like a mother, don't I? Off to continue studying. Be safe and stay blessed!