“Knotless braids could add tension to the scalp that ... and that can cause stress on the hair or lead to traction alopecia,” Allen says. “We always recommend people wait three to five ...

Outside of that, the product is very lightweight and doesn’t sit on the scalp too intensely. It also freshens up your braids ...

“Start by making sure your stylist doesn’t pull too tight when installing your braids.” Too much tension on the hair follicles can cause traction alopecia – a condition which can lead to ...