Scalp Maintenace & Management for braid wearers

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In case you don't know I love using yarn braids as a protective style and I normally experience a lot of hair growth  during the 3 weeks they are in. However I had a bit of a problem with it this time.... More on that later.

This post here is about maintaining a healthy scalp and getting rid of build up while having in braids. We all know it happens when we have in protective styles especially braids. Having to put in all of these products into your hair can cause a lot of build up on your scalp.

My solution... Sugar scrub. Yep, a sugar scrub it keeps my scalp clean and build up free and I normally only do it 1 time during this 3 week period.

Here is my scalp:

My scalp with no products added

Can you believe that this is my scalp after 4 weeks? I did the sugar scrub 4 days before I took this picture and my scalp is still clean.


What will you need for your sugar scrub:

• 2 or 3 tbl spoon -  brown sugar
• 1tsp-    baking soda (optional)
• 1 tbl spoon-    oil of your choice (olive oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil etc.)
• a bit of botanical shampoo/ conditoner/ scented oil
• toothbrush
• spray bottle with water

Directions:

1. In a small bowl mix the brown sugar and baking soda together.
2. Add the oil and shampoo or conditioner of your choice (a bit of the brown sugar and baking soda may dissolve... you can add more if you like)
3. Seperate your hair into four (4) sections
4. Using the toothbrush dip into the mixture and scrub your scalp only using circular motions (do not be too rough) 
5. Continue until your whole head is done
6. Once finished you can wash your braids or hair
7. I like to use the spray bottle with water to rinse it out section by section (please lean over a sink or be in a tub when you are doing this as it will run)

No matter what way you rinse it out you will be left with a clean and fresh smelling scalp and braids. There are many different recipes out there to try.

To dry I normally use a blow dryer on warm to dry the ends of my braids and then pile it on top of my head until it is completely dry.

I hope this helps in your quest for a clean scalp.