Does braiding hurt?
Carefully done, hair braiding shouldn’t hurt. However when you are learning you will probably worry about pulling or hurting, and you may prefer to practise on removable braids first. Apart from pulling (see the section above) there are a couple of other reasons why a braid might be uncomfortable. Be careful when you make the initial plait that you don’t plait close to the scalp like a cornrow. This can make the braid pull and be very uncomfortable if it is moved around, until a few days hair growth has relaxed it. Also don’t push your first thread turns tight up to the scalp – this can make the braid stand out at a funny angle and pull. The other reason a braid may hurt while it is being made is if you are twisting it. This can pull a lot on just a few hairs and is very uncomfortable. Many people find a new braid mildly uncomfortable for the first day of so, or until it is first washed. Even one or two days of hair growth can make a big difference, and the braid will be much softer af
