Let Your Scalp Breathe: 8 Reasons To Take A Weavecation

Kandi Burruss did it, so can you!

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Let Your Scalp Breathe: 8 Reasons To Take A Weavecation

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It’s OK to Take Weavecation 

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 

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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 

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 

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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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Reduce Thinning 

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 

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 

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

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