Let Your Scalp Breathe: 8 Reasons To Take A Weavecation

Kandi Burruss did it, so can you!

It’s OK to Take Weavecation  - Recently, singer, music producer and reality star Kandi Burruss showed on her Instagram that she had taken out her weave (which her hubby, Todd loved!). And she looked amazing too! Want to follow in Kandi's footsteps? Here’s why you should. By Kellee Terrell  (Photo: Kandi Burruss via Instagram)

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It’s OK to Take Weavecation  - Recently, singer, music producer and reality star Kandi Burruss showed on her Instagram that she had taken out her weave (which her hubby, Todd loved!). And she looked amazing too! Want to follow in Kandi's footsteps? Here’s why you should. By Kellee Terrell  (Photo: Kandi Burruss via Instagram)

Photo by @kandi via Instagram

You Scalp Literally Needs to Breathe  - Healthy hair comes from a healthy scalp. And with that means our hair follicles need oxygen and a good massage. So get that coconut oil out and go to town! (Photo: 68/Ocean/Corbis)

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You Scalp Literally Needs to Breathe  - Healthy hair comes from a healthy scalp. And with that means our hair follicles need oxygen and a good massage. So get that coconut oil out and go to town! (Photo: 68/Ocean/Corbis)

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Treating Your Real Hair  - With your own hair braided away, you have to remember to not neglect it. With the weave out, you can wash, deep condition, do a protein treatment to get it stronger and healthier for when you put the tracks back in. (Photo: Vincent Mo/Corbis)

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Treating Your Real Hair  - With your own hair braided away, you have to remember to not neglect it. With the weave out, you can wash, deep condition, do a protein treatment to get it stronger and healthier for when you put the tracks back in. (Photo: Vincent Mo/Corbis)

Relieving Scalp Stress  - Even when done perfectly, weaves cause some tension on your scalp and hair because of the weight. So use this break to give your head a break, especially around the hairline, which is very fragile. (Photo:  JPM/Corbis)

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Relieving Scalp Stress  - Even when done perfectly, weaves cause some tension on your scalp and hair because of the weight. So use this break to give your head a break, especially around the hairline, which is very fragile. (Photo:  JPM/Corbis)

Reduce Thinning  - Another consequence of weave can be thinning hair, thanks to the braiding and weight of the tracks. One way to reduce your risk of that happening is by taking a break too. (Photo: Philippe Lissac /Godong/Corbis)

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Reduce Thinning  - Another consequence of weave can be thinning hair, thanks to the braiding and weight of the tracks. One way to reduce your risk of that happening is by taking a break too. (Photo: Philippe Lissac /Godong/Corbis)

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Cut Down on Matting  - You shouldn’t keep your weave in for any more than three months at a time, so breaks are crucial in order for your hair to not be full-on unintentional dreads. (Photo: Strauss/Curtis/Corbis)

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Cut Down on Matting  - You shouldn’t keep your weave in for any more than three months at a time, so breaks are crucial in order for your hair to not be full-on unintentional dreads. (Photo: Strauss/Curtis/Corbis)

Let Bae See 'The Real' You  - Now, even Todd hadn't seen Kandi's real hair in four years. And no, you don't need to do anything cause he says so. But don't underestimate the power of him wanting you for you. (Photo: Sonja Pacho/Corbis)

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Let Bae See 'The Real' You  - Now, even Todd hadn't seen Kandi's real hair in four years. And no, you don't need to do anything cause he says so. But don't underestimate the power of him wanting you for you. (Photo: Sonja Pacho/Corbis)

Help Build Your Confidence - In a past interview, Kandi once said she felt naked without her weave. And there’s nothing wrong with wanting to rock some tracks. But perhaps taking a break from it can remind you that it doesn’t need to be a crutch to make you feel good about herself. (Photo: LWA-Sharie Kennedy/Corbis)

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Help Build Your Confidence - In a past interview, Kandi once said she felt naked without her weave. And there’s nothing wrong with wanting to rock some tracks. But perhaps taking a break from it can remind you that it doesn’t need to be a crutch to make you feel good about herself. (Photo: LWA-Sharie Kennedy/Corbis)

Remember: You Are Not Your Hair  - In the end, whether you rock a fro, a relaxed head or long flowing locks, hair is really just hair. And the best part of you lies within.(Photo: Boone Rodriguez/Corbis)

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Remember: You Are Not Your Hair  - In the end, whether you rock a fro, a relaxed head or long flowing locks, hair is really just hair. And the best part of you lies within.(Photo: Boone Rodriguez/Corbis)