06/ White dots on box braids: what they are, how to remove them + care for synthetic braids
The white dots at the roots of box braids are not dirt or dandruff, there is another explanation for their appearance (Photo: Instagram @alissa.ashley) alissa.ashley
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ExploreDespite becoming increasingly popular among Spanish women, there are still many questions about box braids. And some of these questions only arise once you try the hairstyle. In a first opportunity using the style, you can come across two characteristics that scare those who are still not used to box braids. The first is the white dots that appear at the roots of the braids and the second is to discover a little clay, also white, when removing the box braids. Want to know what white dots on braids are? Comes with Stay Diva!
The white dots are the root of the hairs that come loose from the scalp.
Every day the scalp sheds about 100 strands, which are the hairs you find on your bedroom floor, on your pillow and even on combs and brushes. But when you're wearing hairstyles like box braids, nago braids, dreads and twists, those strands get caught in the braid and can't fall out.
Now imagine all those wires stuck for two months, diva! That's why when you take your box braids out, you'll see a lot of strands falling out, but that doesn't mean that braids pull hair out from the root or break your locks. And this is also the reason why the roots of your braids have small white dots, they are nothing more than the roots of the fallen strands. So no need to worry, you don't have dandruff and much less nits!
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Don't worry about the white putty on the wires! She's just shampoo buildup
Another characteristic of box braids that can scare those who opt for the hairstyle for the first time is the white clay that appears when removing the braids. It is usually under the first lap that makes the beginning of the braiding of the synthetic hair with the natural one. And that's why you are not always able to see this mass in everyday life, but you come across it when you take off your hairstyle.
And she's also harmless, it's just the shampoo and dust accumulations that get stuck in the braids. But no aggressiveness when dealing with this accumulation! Avoid combing or separating it with your hands, the tip is to use a little vegetable oil to soften the shampoo and not break your strands.
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To remove the braids correctly you need to follow some precautions
Before the first wash after removing the braids, the tip is to bet on a good wetting. Let the vegetable oils act for as long as you can, as your strands will be very dry and in need of nutrition. Afterwards, you can wash the highlights normally with shampoo, hydration mask and conditioner.
