They are easy to maintain: All that's required in maintaining braids is alight shampoo when required, the a quick spray with a good braid spray every few days to keep them moisturised and glossy.


They are easy to style: Braids are not hard work. Let them swing free, hold them back in a casualty elegant pony tail, or try an elaborate up sweep for some serious glamour. A pretty hair accessory adds the "wow" factor.

They save time: Busy girls choose braids because they free them up to do more fun things. Brides, for instance, often opt for braids because they see them through the main event and the honeymoon in style . No stylist needed(or wanted) on honeymoon, thank you!

They shrug off bad weather: Braids don't care if it's raining; in fact, moist air just makes braids look glossier.

They protect the natural hair underneath: While you show off your gorgeous braids to the world, your natural tresses are growing underneath, free from exposure to harsh dyes and relaxers.

A word of warning to women who love their braids: Continuous braiding weakness the hairline and results to a type of hair breakage known as traction alopecia. Plus, inadequate care of braided hair can result in a flaky scalp and brittle hair.