Let Your Scalp Breathe: 8 Reasons To Take A Weavecation
Kandi Burruss did it, so can you!
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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
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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)
Photo By 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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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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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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