Transitioning hair tip - braids

I believe that braiding my own hair helped my hair to grow, but I know other women prefer extensions.  Hair braiding can be a great protective style to promote growth. When your hair is braided, you can easily add oils to moisturize you hair. I like Jamaican black castor oil. It doesn't have the best smell but the smell is not noticeable once applied to the scalp.

I try to avoid stylists who braid my hair too tightly because it can put stress on its edges. My hair was braided so tightly once that I felt like I was have a migraine headache after my styling appointment. I said hallelujah when the pain went away.  I never went back and could not wait to take it out. Let your stylist know if you are experiencing any pain during braiding.

Be sure to continue to cover your hair at a night with a silk scarf or bonnet if you do not have a silk pillowcase. It preserves the style and prevents friction from cotton pillowcases. 

I attached pictures of one of the styles my stylist Grace did to assist me during my transition:

She braided and twisted my hair. The hair closest to my scalp was braided while the ends were twisted and shaped in an updo. I wanted a style that was easy to manage and professional.  I loved the style. I do most of my hair styles except when my entire head is braided.