Dry hair from Protective Styling

Do any of you experience dry hair when your hair is in a protective style? I wash my hair once a week and then moisturize it inbetween my next wash atleast once. (My style of choice is 2 french braids.) Is there something I could do to make it stay moisturized?

djohnson_143 wrote:Do any of you experience dry hair when your hair is in a protective style? I wash my hair once a week and then moisturize it inbetween my next wash atleast once. (My style of choice is 2 french braids.) Is there something I could do to make it stay moisturized?

Yes, I do too. So before bed I lightly mist my hair with either a homemade leave in conditioner, or Taliah Waajid's Protective Mist Bodifier...it's like Kinky Curly's Knot Today, only cheaper. When I take my hair down to wash / re-style, it's always soft and moisturized. HTH!

@fuzzypuff: I was was thinking of spraying my braids. The stuff you suggested is a spray? Cool, I might try it! Thanks.
@misskris: You are always quick to help. I like that! (You gave me some advice about wearing my hair in a braid out) I will try this next week to wet it everyday. Thanks Again!

OUR hair needs moisture , moisture moisture lol , i wear my hair in cornrows under my wigs now and i moisturize daily in the morning with a spritz of just water , at night with water and either my whipped shea , or a blend of oil and make sure you seal your ends too so try moisturizing daily

Hey girlie! Don't forget to drink plenty of water!!

Hahaha!!! No problem Djohnson!!! I am on here ALL day long!!! (so sad but it's true--I have no job!! but hopefully that will change very soon) So yeah, just try it and see what happens!! keep us posted!

Try Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier or Hawaiian Silky Miracle Worker 14-in-1 or even better create your own moisturizer spritz. Check the "Homemade Products" forum for recipe ideas.

@djohnson: Yes, the Protective Mist Bodifier is a spray. I found it at my local beauty supply for $8. I also thin it out with some water to stretch it, with no problems. You'll have to personally find out through trial and error how much moisture your hair needs. You may not need to spray every day or night or you may need to do it more often. Your hair will let you know though!