The appropriate age to truly consider weaves or extensions depends on the child’s maturity level and hair health. However, we suggest you wait until your child turns ten or twelve years old before introducing her to protective hairstyles.

Many things come with caring for your baby, and the baby’s hair is one of them. As your baby develops a thick head of hair, figuring out exactly what to do with it can be hard. Common go-to hairstyles for many black baby hair are braids. They are a great style that will keep your child’s hair tamed for some time.

Synthetic hair, in particular, which is often used to create gorgeous braided hairstyles, twists, and many wigs, has gained a bad rep for having damaging effects like breakage of your natural curls and scalp irritation.

Applying braids has been a long time tradition in the African American household. Braids are a great way to promote growth, avoid breakage, and keep hair neat when done correctly. However, braiding your child’s hair too tightly can cause damage, tensions, and hair loss.

Tight Braids: Applying braids has been a long time tradition in the African American household. Braids are a great way to promote growth, avoid breakage, and keep hair neat when done correctly. However, braiding your child’s hair too tightly can cause damage, tensions, and hair loss.

Kids box braids usually last from 2 – 6 weeks.

There is the issue of hair damage due to the size of the braids. If micro braids are installed too tight, it can cause hair breakage. Wearing micro braids too often can lead to hair loss. It is best to have a professional stylist install micro braids to prevent hair damage.