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Transitioning and Extensions
Hair extensions are always an option for you to consider if you aren't sure about your transition yet. However, we strongly encourage you to learn to work with your real hair as soon and as often as possible and not to cover it up with extension hair all the time. If you transition solely with extensions, you will not be familiarizing yourself with your real hair and may be in for trouble when you decide it's time be wear your napptural hair - you won't know what to do with it! The ensuing frustration could lead you back to relaxing.
Natural hair weaves are a gentler choice because they give you the opportunity to see yourself with napptural, kinky hair. Also some methods for weaving (cornrowing) is more gentle on your hair than other forms of extensions such as extension individual braids.
Too-tight extension individual braids can do something scary - they can send you bald . If the extensions are put in too tight and/or left in for too long your hair will come out at the roots and your follicles will not recover quickly, if at all. You may be left with thin, broken off natural hair for years. Not to mention if you leave them in for months, they will begin to lock.
If you decide to wear braid extensions periodically, follow these rules for the health of your hair:

 If the braids hurt, they are too tight! Remove them immediately or tell braider to stop.
 Remove and re-do braids at least once every 6 weeks.
 Always deep condition your hair when braids are removed because the chemicals used in extension hair can dry out your natural hair.
 Leave hair loose for at least 2 days before braiding again.
 Keep your scalp clean.
 Don't wear too-long extension hair, this creates tension at the root.
 Don't wear styles that pull on the braids.
 If your hairline is breaking, (braids falling out, etc) REMOVE the braids!!
 Itchy scalp may mean mean dry scalp. Use a moisturizer like shea butter on your scalp (not hair).
 Itchy scalp may also mean dirty scalp. Make sure you cleanse your scalp thoroughly.
 Itchy scalp may also mean tight braids. If you see any little bumps on your scalp, remove the braids.
 Some people react to synthetic hair. If your head itches uncontrollably, remove the braids.
 Rinse shampoo or cleanser thoroughly from your scalp - buildup can also cause itchiness.
 Smelly braids may mean you haven't been rinsing and/or drying thoroughly. Product buildup combined with long-term dampness can mean an unhealthy situation of mold and yes, funky smell.
 If you find mold in your extensions, take them out and wash your hair thoroughly. Mold will damage your natural hair. Some people have recipes they claim eliminates mold from braids/dreds. Search the forums to find out.
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Transitioning and Extensions
Hair extensions are forever an option for you to think if you aren't sure about your change yet. However, we strongly support you to learn to work with your real hair as soon and as often as feasible and not to cover it up with extension hair all the time. If you changeover solely with extensions, you will not be familiarizing yourself with your real hair and may be in for problem when you decide it's time be wear your napptural hair - you won't know what to do with it! The ensuing frustration could lead you back to relaxing.
Natural hair weaves are a gentler choice because they give you the chance to see yourself with napptural, kinky hair. Also some methods for weaving (cornrowing) is more calm on your hair than other forms of extensions such as extension individual braids.
Too-tight extension individual braids can do something frightening - they can send you bald . If the extensions are put in too tight and/or left in for too long your hair will come out at the roots and your follicles will not pick up quickly, if at all. You may be left with thin, broken off natural hair for years. Not to state if you leave them in for months, they will begin to lock.
If you decide to wear braid extensions periodically, follow these rules for the health of your hair:

 If the braids harm, they are too tight! get rid of them immediately or tell braider to stop.
 eliminate and re-do braids at least once every 6 weeks.
 Always deep condition your hair while braids are removed because the chemicals used in extension hair can dry out your natural hair.
 Leave hair loose for at least 2 days before braiding again.
 Keep your scalp clean.
 Don't wear too-long extension hair, this creates tension at the root.
 Don't wear styles that pull on the braids.
 If your hairline is breaking, (braids falling out, etc) REMOVE the braids!!
 Itchy scalp may mean mean dry scalp. Use a moisturizer like shea butter on your scalp (not hair).
 Itchy scalp may also mean dirty scalp. Make sure you cleanse your scalp thoroughly.
 Itchy scalp may also mean tight braids. If you see any little bumps on your scalp, remove the braids.
 Some people react to synthetic hair. If your head itches uncontrollably, remove the braids.
 Rinse shampoo or cleanser thoroughly from your scalp - buildup can also cause itchiness.
 Smelly braids may mean you haven't been rinsing and/or drying thoroughly. Product buildup combined with long-term dampness can mean an unhealthy situation of mold and yes, funky smell.
 If you find mold in your extensions, take them out and wash your hair thoroughly. Mold will damage your natural hair. Some people have recipes they claim eliminates mold from braids/dreds. Search the forums to find out.
www.nappturality.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=27