3 Days Old Box Braids.

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Jul 30, 2014

Melanie P.

Is it anything I can do about the slight soreness around the edges? I want to try updos but it still hurts around the edges. Any suggestions?

Jul 30, 2014

Jasmine S.

Spray with water. Like a mist so they'll loosen a little. And future reference make sure they don't braid so tight cuz it'll irritate your edges & even cause them to fall out :)

Jul 30, 2014

Melanie P.

Thanks jasmine. I've been using water mixed with leave in conditioner. My first time getting braids so I didn't know what to expect.

Jul 30, 2014

Bree B.

Ohhhh, owie owie. My friend was suffering so much one time. She kept greasing them to loosen them, which I think is not good, ha ha. In the mean time you could take some ibuprofen to reduce the swelling that's probably happening at your roots.

Jul 30, 2014

Melanie P.

I will definitely do that. Bree! I keep some handy!! ;)

Jul 30, 2014

Staci R.

Ouch! Next time you take a shower put your braids up in a verry loose bun and expose your edges to the steam, that's always seemed to work for me, along with oiling my scalp with a lightweight oil, like jojoba oil!

Jul 30, 2014

Jasmine S.

They look good tho!

Jul 30, 2014

Dy D.

I honestly just wait it out: (
But like the others said, you could try adding water/spray and see if it helps.

Jul 31, 2014

Melanie P.

Staci, thanks that makes a lot of sense I will definitely try that tonight! Thanks a lot jasmine, for your help especially. And Dy.. I think I may just have to wait it out! :( that's what I keep hearing. In the mean time I will make sure I keep it moisturized. Thanks!

Jul 31, 2014

Janet B.

Getting them really tight is bad for your real hair underneath all the extensions.
I agree with Staci about steam helping in the meantime