Comments | black_hair_etc: Itchy scalp from twists?

red_des in black_hair_etc

Itchy scalp from twists?

Feb 13, 2011 12:02

So, I just put my hair in twists two days ago because I needed a change and I'm still trying REALLY HARD to stick to my goal of going two years without going crazy and chopping all my hair off (which normally is an annual event (I have about two months to go by the way, unless I decide to tack on another two months to counter the minor haircut/ ( Read more... )

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ninasafiri February 13 2011, 21:19:03 UTC

Itchiness can be caused by tightness of the braid/twist, I think. Also it could be whatever product that you are using when you put them in.

red_des February 13 2011, 21:32:58 UTC

I hadn't even thought of a product allergy. I'll try switching things up the next time I do twists and see if it helps.

1208am February 13 2011, 21:49:49 UTC

I'm having the same problem!
I got cornrows last week and ever since my scalp is on MAJOR itch status
Granted, the braids were really tight but I loosened them and I've been oiling my scalp, moisturizing it etc.. and no luck. My scalp itches whenever I put ANY tension in my hair which is irritating. How am I suppose to protective style when my scalp won't allow it? *sigh* good luck girl you're not alone.

red_des February 14 2011, 20:37:50 UTC

Ouch! That's one of the reasons I rarely let anyone other than my mom braid my hair anymore--I can't stand how tight they usually braid. I don't think tightness is my itch problem though, since I did these twists myself.
Glad to know I'm not the only one with these problems; if I figure out some magic itch-solving miracle, I'll be sure to pass it along!

1208am February 14 2011, 20:45:24 UTC

Yea I moved away from home & going home every time I want some braids isn't an option. It was the 1st time I let someone else do my hair too. They only lasted 2 weeks :(