If you get your hair professionally braided...?

Question

I go to the African hair braiding shop and get my braids done. I've had them in for a week and they're starting to itch a lot. i use braid spray, but it only helps for a short time. what else can i do? my head itches like crazy!

and it's not lice, this happens every time i get braids

and it's not dirty either

Answer 1

probably because you head sweats alot, making it dirtier faster. also, maybe she'he is using too mch "product" on your hair like waxes and stuff. tell them not too use as much

Answer 2

I know exactly what you mean, girl. That's some misery right there! When my scalp would itch after a braiding I would take them out of the ponytail and let them get air. And then I would either spritz my scalp with water or put a little hair food on my scalp. The worst thing to do is scratch them because that makes them look old a lot faster. Maybe after a week or so you can shampoo (lightly) and get rid of the itches that way.

Good luck :)

Answer 3

you don't have lice...the hair that you used to braid your hair is not agreeing with your scalp ...i had this promblem before -it took a few weeks before the itching stopped.....i used dr. miracles super strength braid spray and it work for me......

Answer 4

try washing it every two weeks.. dont use a lot of oil sheen n braid spray n stuff like that.. use a basic hair oil once a day and that should help.. and also try a different shampoo

Answer 5

well when you get braids the like pull the hair so tight that it irritates the scalp from pressure.

Answer 6

I have that promblem to!Make sure next time you grease your scalp before getting braids!

Answer 7

I dunno, I've noticed that when my hair itches it's because it's too tight or some kind of bump developed but there could be other reasons..sorry Im no help.

Answer 8

check for lice