I got braids done for the first time a few days ago. It started itching yesterday to the point where my ears turned red and I couldn’t tie it up or even lie down. I can’t tell if I’m allergic to the fake hair or if it’s a tension issue. I sprayed my scalp with apple coder vinegar and didn’t feel ang relief. Not sure what to do, but it’s interfering with my daily functioning. Has anyone else had this issue?

We showed up and showed out. Let's continue to be diligent. If we want to protect this space from bots and "models". See a "model" call it out and down vote not only the post but the thirsty "you look good" lames in the comments. Let's discourage them from thinking they can play in our faces. Keep uplifting those that genuinely want to show off the braids and/or need assistance. Be safe, much love!

First braids ever, 3 days in (Thanks for the advice on the prev post). Do these suit me or has my afro been covering for a receding hairline this whole time and I'm only finding out now?

M26. Braider said she used extensions. Ended up with about 7 or 8 fairly thick cornrows.

Pics:
1–2. The braids from the top
3. The hairline in question
4. Me before, afro out (ignore the Yoda, it's genuinely the only photo of myself I own, I don't take pictures)
5. What I was going for

Things I'd like settled:

• Are they just too thick and too few? Would thinner sections have covered more scalp?
• Or is that my hairline and the braids are simply the messenger?
• Mature hairline or actual balding? I know a photo isn't a diagnosis but I'll take the crowd's opinion.
• What should I ask for next time?

My friends have moved on from "wrap it up" to "get rid of them entirely," which is not the peer support I was hoping lol.

Is it as bad as I think or am I overthinking this?

EDIT:
I have slept with a durag on, i have no hair products though i plan on getting some oils though
EDIT:
How it looked before:https://www.reddit.com/r/braids/s/UHsfoRjyC2

So my braid lady who is also my barber braided my hair back is short i told her braid all the way down but she didnt a gave me a taper insteadwhat shoyld i do for next time or any gair ideas to fix this cause honestly it looks weird

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Well I got blonde that i dyed and I’ve had my braids put in. It’s been a few days and I’m not sure how I feel. I love the colour but I’m not sure about the braids themselves. I’d really appreciate some honest feedback

Firstly this took nearly 16 hours! We started at 8:30am and didn’t finish till around midnight. Granted my hair lady was cooking at the same time and kept taking breaks but still, I don’t feel like that’s normal?? Is it?

Also I was hoping for it to be fuller, specially at the top. It just feels really flat. And I know I shoulda said something but I didn’t have a mirror in front of me so I didn’t see it till the end. I was on a very uncomfortable dining chair for the entire day and I have chronic pain. As the day went on my pain got worse so getting up to look in the mirror wasn’t something I could do easily. When we finished I just wanted to get tf outta there.

Then I woke up the following morning with a swollen forehead and spots/a rash/I’m not really sure what (see pic 3) which burst when pressed. I didn’t squeeze them, just press to see if they hurt. Pic 4 is what they look like today.

I would appreciate honest thoughts and opinions on the hair/what I should have done.

My little sister has gotten lice from nursery and now I believe I have them too does anyone know how to not lose my 2 weeks progress of free forms and successfully wash them all out

I just got boho braids done and while I love the curls , I don’t like how “big” my hair looks. It is also a lot heavier than I wanted. I wanted a thinner more sleek boho look. Is there a way to fix this and make sure it doesn’t happen again? I don’t know if I bought the wrong hair or if the stylist technique was not suitable for what I wanted. Thanks!

Hi guys!! I’m Bells I do hair and stuff and I feel like I gotta start posting my hair on here more lol.

Do they look way too skinny ?? Why did my braider make them like that usually never does ! I think they look sickly skinny .
I always get boy braids and make them girly . Im straight but I hate female feed in braids designs

Pics 10 , 11 , 12 Are my old braids for width reference