3 Days Old Box Braids.

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

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 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 30, 2014

Jasmine S.

They look good tho!

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

Melanie P.

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

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.

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

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 :)