What Can I Do About Braids That Are Too Tight?
What Can I Do About Braids That Are Too Tight? Depending on where you live and who braids your hair, you may pay anywhere from tens of dollars to hundreds. In most cases, kitchen braiders charge much less than those who work in salons, but you still want your money’s worth. What happens when you leave the braider with your super-cute braid extension style and: • A: You’re in pain. A lot of pain. For days. • B: You notice little bumps around your hairline that weren’t there before. Oh, and you’re in pain. Answer: Beauty should not hurt! If your head hurts, it’s because your hair is braided too tightly, or you have too much extension hair added. In either situation, this doesn’t bode well for the future of your hairline. Some braiders may tell you to take an aspirin and the pain should be gone by morning, but any pain is an indicator that something is wrong. A braider may braid tightly so that the style lasts as long as possible, which is what most of us want, especially if we’ve saved u
