How do you moisturize micro braids?

Moisturize the ends with an oil treatment once a week. To keep the ends of your braids looking healthy, dab some oil on your fingers and pinch the ends gently. Work the oil in until your ends look shiny and moisturized. Use natural oils, such as olive, coconut, jojoba, and sweet almond oil.

How long should micro braids stay in?

You can leave micro braids in your hair anywhere from one day to eight weeks—it all depends on how well you care for them (the better the care, the longer they will last). However, we don’t advise keeping them for longer than eight weeks without making an appointment with your stylist.

What can I use to moisturize my braids?

Two of the best ways to moisturize your hair under a protective style is to spritz your hair with a mixture of water and a light oil, such as olive oil, coconut oil, or jojoba oil, on a daily basis. The second way is to apply a water-based leave-in conditioner to your hair.

How do you refresh micro braids?

Rub the conditioner over the surface of your braids. Gently cover the entire surface of your braids with the conditioner mixture. Start at the roots and work your way down to the ends of the hair. You don’t need to rub the hair. Just lightly smooth the conditioner over the hair.

Can I put leave in conditioner on my braids?

To moisturize your braids, use a leave-in conditioner and natural oil. Rub the conditioner into your hair until you can’t see it anymore, starting at your scalp and moving down to your tips. After you’ve applied the leave-in conditioner, rub in a natural oil like coconut or almond.

How do you condition braids?

Don’t rub your braids as you wash them synthetic), a small dollop of conditioner should be used on the ends only. Immediately after washing, texture expert at Styles New York Salon and Mizani educator Daryce Brown-Willis recommends using a hot oil treatment to rehydrate your stressed scalp.