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Old 01-25-2013, 05:56 PM
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Hey ladies! I am about to get my hair done in cornrows this weekend, but I have a question: Would it be best to blow out my hair before getting it braided or should I leave it wet? Any help would be appreciated
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Old 01-25-2013, 06:17 PM
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Last week I got my hair braided. After washing my hair I flat twisted it and let it dry overnight. Worked better than blow drying.
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Old 01-25-2013, 06:31 PM
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I always stretch my hair overnight before getting it braided/twisted up...usually do about 16 two strand twists all over and just unravel the next morning

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Old 01-25-2013, 09:56 PM
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Blowdried hair is more fragile.
Really, I thought it was wet hair that was the most fragile?
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Old 01-27-2013, 06:46 AM
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When I used to get my hair braided, my braider wanted my hair clean and dry but she preferred it not be blow dried straight. She said since your hair shrinks when it gets wet, the braids will pull tighter when it dries.
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Old 04-12-2013, 04:23 PM
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My hair feels more fragile when blown-out. I would just stretch my hair with twists.
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