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Braids Care: Rethinking Protective Styles
Braids are often called protective. But if that’s true, why do some of us notice thinning edges, breakage, or uneven length after take-down?
In this final episode of the Braids Care Series, we unpack what’s really happening when we wear braids. We talk about why growth and retention are not the same thing, how tension and friction affect the hairline, and what can quietly lead to damage over time.
Most importantly, we cover practical ways to support healthier retention with braids, before installation, while wearing them, and during take-down.
This conversation isn’t about avoiding braids…
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