Am I Allergic To Braiding Hair? Braids Make My Head Itch! How To Make My Braids Stop Itching
- Posted on 04 December, 2013
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Kandi says her scalp is always itching when she gets Senegalese Twists and she thinks she is allergic to kanekalon hair because she is always having problems with itching when wearing this hair.
Tip #2: You are Sensitive to the alkaline base sprayed onto the braiding hair.The alkaline base is to prevent mold from growing on the hair. If dust collects on it and becomes moist, its the optimal environment for mold growth. Braiding hair is produced easily in mass quantities and it sits around the factory until an order is place. Without this base, mold can grow on the collected dust overtime on top of the hair.
Tip #2 Wash the hair in a solution of apple cider vinegar or shampoo. Lubricate the area with oil that will have close contact to your scalp is optional before braiding and twisting.
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Hello, everyone: this is Breanna Rutter, author of the book, the natural hair Bible and founder of howtoblackhair.com, and for these special videos I left as all of the questions you all send me via email. So you have any questions that you like for me. To answer. Be sure to check out the description box below for additional information, so without further ado are going to get right on into the video in this video is. The video is because of a question I received from Candy. She wants to know if it is possible that she's allergic to braiding hair, because when she get her Senegalese twists installed her scalp always itches, very bad. So this video is definitely going to help a lot of you who are watching, because a lot of you have issues with putting synthetic, braiding, hair and your hair and having problems with it itching and causing a lot of inflammation and swelling on your scalp. So I am going to tell you why you're probably having this thing is going on with the braiding hair and what you can do to help your situation. So first is the reason why a lot of people are very sensitive or think that there allergic to braiding hair is because of the material that's sprayed on the braiding hair in the manufacturing plant, where they are spraying on alkaline base. On this, hair preserve the hair from getting mold on it. Now mold cannot grow on material. That'S now organic, so if it is that dead tissue cells or any type of food or anything like that, mold can't grow on things that were once real. If you understanding what I'm saying, because synthetic hair are plastic fibers, so nothing can live off of plastic fibers and be alive, but they spray an alkaline base on the braiding hair, which is a very acidic material. That'S going to kill off any bacteria that can grow on the hair, because, when hair produced it's produced at a rapid rate and is usually just setting inside of the until it shipped out to someone who wants to buy the braiding hair. So to prevent a lot of the moldy packages, what they do is they spray the alkaline base on to the hair, to prevent mold from growing on and only way mold can grow on it is the dust collects and then the dust have to be moist to Actually give an environment for mold to grow, so I hope I didn't confuse any of you as to like okay. What are you talking about? Basically the spray that they spray on the hair? It just prevents material from growing on it so that we gave it as a have mold all of the braiding hair. A lot of people are very sensitive to the alkaline base, because the pH of the base is about seven. So it's a lot higher than the environment. Your scalp is and that's why it itches so badly. So what you can do, you can still weigh her Senegalese twists and your box braid in the love to wear, but you first have to treat the hair and the way that you treat the hair is that you just have to wash itsome people like to wash It with apple cider, vinegar, so what you want to do is probably fill up your bathroom sink or a small bowl, or something like that that you can fit all of your hair and and then pour a cup of apple cider, vinegar in it to strip the Alkaline base off of the synthetic hair. What you also can do is just washing with regular shampoo. You just need some type of adjutant to get the alkaline based off of the hair so that you can install it without a irritating your scalp. So that is pretty much a way around everything, but I wanted you to know that it's not the synthetic braiding hair that you are allergic to is the actual alkaline base that they spray on it to keep the hair from having an environment that mold can grow. So hope this helps you in everyone was watching me that this is a very common problem with extensions. Is that when someone gets them done, they often blame the braider or where they blame? The brand of hair will really is just the way that the hair is treated, so this is available for customers to consume and to just braid into their hair. So yeah just make sure you wash it and before you install, it has to be stripped of alkaline base or will irritate your scalp saw hope this is help you and everyone else was watching it before you go make sure to sign up for my email is So that you automatically entered for any giveaways that I do and also received exclusive content. So until then I'll see you are in my next video
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Shania: There should be warnings on packages to wash out the chemicals from hair before wearing it.
Aris Duncan: If you don't feel like soaking the hair in ACV. A neutralizing shampoo works just the same. Ive been doing it for years with no itch at all
Ami K Kamara: When ever I get box braids I take it out within a week because it itches so much , I hope this helps.
J O: Thank you for this! It's definitely possible to be allergic/agitated. I remember using a particular brand of braiding hair and I felt like my scalp was on fire. Now I use xpression hair and I have no problem :)
SimplyMe: Finally!!!! An explanation! I thought it was just me! Thank you for this explanation. I agree with others who basically say that we should something. We need to let the companies know this is adversely affecting “us.” The worst thing one of THESE companies want to hear is that there money will be decreased.
Angel Devine: ladies and some gents that are having issues with allergic reactions, itchiness , and such when it comes to synthetic hair, I recommend you to try yarn braids/twists. They are life savers. not only will they probably save u from sleepless itchy nights but they are way cheaper than buying packs of braiding hair.
Kei. It's just KEI.: I'm just now seeing this but thank you so much for making this video! I've been wondering for the longest what it was that had my scalp itching and bumpy.
Sophia Forrester: Hi, thank you for sharing this :) What can I do if I already have the braids in? I got them done a few days ago and the itch is driving me crazy!
Charlie Nash: Thank you so much this is the reason why i started wearing yarn twist. I really thought i was allergic to synthetic hair. i will be trying the apple cider wash. I needed this video
Tiffany J: yes exactly that is pretty rude of them not to mention it on the package
Dinell Andrews: Thanks for the info. My daughter is 12 but when she was around 6 she had synthetic box braids, the next day she wasn't itching, but she was trowing up. We took them out the next day and she wasn't throwing up anymore, and was no longer sick. Could it still be the alkaline spray base that made her sick?
Vanessa Moses: Thank you so much! I'm going out of town this summer and I am planning on having Senegalese twists, but I worried that I was allergic because of a previous incident with itching. This helped a lot :)
MissNatural UK: Thanks so much. I spray my braids with acv, rinse and wash after install and this works for me but soaking the hair first is a good tip
Katz White: I box braided my hair 2wks ago and I had to take them out last night. My poor head was so sore and tender. I started to get spots on my hair line, my hair felt tight. The itch made my head sore.In certain places my hea felt as if it was burning. I had dreads for over 20 years and cut them off last year and for second time since twice using synthetic hair I have missed my dreads. I loathe the synthetic hair. From comments down below some people are still experiencing itchy scalp even after washing the hair. I even bought 'non itchy' synthetic hair (read on the packet). No wonder black women have bald edges etc. Manufacturers please take heed.
TpyoQueen: Thank you for this!! I broke out with a rash everywhere my synth hair touched. I'm so glad there is a remedy
Brenda Robbins: What to do when it makes the back of your neck itches?
Cherie W: I soak the hair in the bath with shampoo for a good 30mins.....I then rinse with the shower head and leave to dry!!!! It works wonders for me. No itching once the hair is thoroughly washed!!!
Grace Emmanuel: Thanks so much Bree, this helped a lot because I have this issue. Now I know what to do....
adrienne curry: Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Very helpful! Once again, great job! Keep doing your great , informative videos/tutorials!!!
Kesha Jones: I got braids 3 days ago and my head is burning and itching I also got a rash on the back of my neck.I don't know what to do
TheLSpot: this is so weird, I just randomly saw this video & I'm so glad I did. I`ve been having this problem for a week now. I thought it was my scalp just being too dry, but then I noticed it breaking out. Thanks for the tip & will these methods work after adding the braiding hair in?
Wambui Ngaruiya: Great! I have always had skin irritations whenever i braid my hair. Now i know why. Im gonna try this soon. Thanks. Keep it up!
Ashlee Franshell: I've had them for 4 days and it still hurts/itches. I'm about to take them out honestly. I feel like it's ripping my hair out.
LovingKatina: Thanks for the info. Wish I had know this back in June when I got micro braids.
Frofro k: Thanks for sharing this information because I've experienced this a lot in the past.
BronxGyrl Always: Thank you for the info. This is very helpful because I too have the same problem.
Chris Blessed: I just love your channel. Finally someone with my hair type and with cute hairstyles.
Samyra Alexander: Oh my! Thought I was the only one with this problem Thanks
TheVioletWitch: If it still irritates your scalp after you do this, is there any other steps you should take?
Brandy Scroggins: Thank you so much, I've had this problem for years, never knew why.
10perfectnails: Great info/video! Very helpful. Thank you!
MrsPhylpie: THANK YOU. GOING THROUGH THAT NOW!!
CrystalClear: Life saver, I'm white and very short hair and wanted long French braids/dutch braids and I did this once and it rubbed my bare neck RAW hurt so bad I had to take them out after a few hours
Rani W: Is there anything you can do after the braids have been installed (knotless with goddess ends)? It's only certain parts of my hair I feel irritated (lower back of my head, small of the back, and my right ear). Only time I get some relief is moving the hair away from those areas using head bands/braiding hair into two big braids AND using Hairfinity Rice Water Mist. I was wondering if there was product I could use or wash with the braids in? I paid too much money to take these out right now, so I'm willing to try some things...
Stacy Chancy: Hey there, I just have a question. I have been wearing Senegalese twist for awhile and I will have itching but nothing too major and it usually subsides after a few days and me using black castor oil on my scalp. I am considering doing crochets braids using the water wave hair and I have seen videos talking about the alkaline irritating the scalp. My question is - since I have had my Senegalese twist installed 3 times now and haven't had a bad reaction, do I still need to wash the water wave hair to remove the alkaline base? My thoughts were that since I hadn't had a bad reaction I may not be sensitive to synthetic hair. Let me know your thoughts please.
Sade *: How long do I let it soak, because my scalp itches like CRAZY even though I washed my crochet braids twice?
Leketha Cooper: Very helpful and love creativity.
knock knock: I'm going through this now I had my hair braid Thursday and today is Monday I told them out OMG I'm about cry my head is so sore and hurting
momo rich: I did the acv wash on my braids before I installed them I still had the itch and I soaked them over night.
Tanisha Hyman: Thank you !! Omg.my scalp hurts so bad ..I was about to cry lol..thinking monet spent to braid it is down the drain and I'll have to never use synthetic hair again ..lol
C. Mac: Hey. Quick question... I've done the apple cider rinse on braiding hair and freetress crochet hair. But can you do it on ANY brand of crochet hair (African Jamaican bounce hair) ?
MJ: Does removing the alkaline base also prevent the synthetic hair from drying out your real hair so much?
Ok No: It won't stop itching I can't stop scratching it I'm really miserable right now
Computer0724 Bad Brave: Can I soak all 8 packs in one large bucket, or do I have to do one at a time?
Elisabeth Marie: Even anti itch hair like spectra breaks me out too
nubany18: Thanks for the info, I will def wash the hair next time around!
Tatiana Madden: This video is very informative.
Donna: It has to be soaked in vinegar for 20 min, any kind of vinegar, I use white vinegar.simple washing will not get the itch out! I know been soaking for 19 years, and no itch!
Cyn_ Para: Omg omg lawd yes you have helped me i love doin my box braids but i haven't for a while because the last time i wore them for only a week and couldn't take it at all and i thought only vinegar took the alkline off good to know shampoo does also thank you very much
Sarina Khalilzadeh: Is it possible for me to get an allergic reaction from the braids around my eyes?
If You See May: Thank you I will try this next time I do my braids
kawn21: I had no idea! Thank you for sharing!
Joshua Fields: I would like to know, can you clean the Alkaline chemical out even when the box braids are installed? I cant stand this constant itch even when its moisturized and cleaned!! Help
Crystal Hall: Great video thank you sooooo much!
Stacy: is there a good human hair braiding hair that can be used?, one that can be used for styles such as senegalese twists?
armani: Yes I am so glad I saw this video I have that problem all the time every time I tried to get extensions in my hair breaks out my skin and I cannot keep weave in my hair no longer than 3 days and when I washed it so much. Dye came out. thank you nice video
Queen Zinnia: thank you, this was very helpful
Mona Lisa: Thanks for the info. My scalp also itches when wearing human hair extensions. Is the Human Hair also treated w/ the same chemicals as the synthetic hair?
Honey Winter: Your information is very understanding thanks.
Briana Diggs: so helpful !!! I understand now!!!
DeAna Williams: Wow!!! Really learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.
LEFF TEE BEATS: So after the hair is washed and treated, and u want box braids, are you still able to burn the ends?
Rachel Christine: Thanks for sharing this!
Ashanti Bee: So basically you're saying they don't use quality products to properly produce the hair.
Anya Doonquah: Thank you so very much!
nik Bliss: great explanation Queen
Tamika Miller: Love your hair it is so pretty
crit1227: What's so funny is if I do an up do I don't break up but if I braid with it. Chile my hair is on fiyaaaaa lmao
Esha Lovely: I have the braids installed already what can I do to stop the itching
Onica Durant: Can I wash it after installing?
Mythreesons: Wow! Thanks for sharing!
Cherie W: I wish I knew this trick years ago!
neamiya britt: I have in free tress brand hair & my scalp has been on fire since & itching like hell. Feels like my nerves are in a groupchat right now. I’m thinking I have psoriasis, but any other time I get braids with other brands my scalp don’t feel like this.
Shaunda Kemp: i have tried to wash the hair with apple cider vinegar and also regular shampoo and i still have the same issue. i have braids now thinking that it would work. what else can i do because i still want to have braids to help my hair grow.
jenny jones: Does yaky hair cause itching too?
Wole pyro: What if it’s human braiding hair do u wash it like the same way as synthetic or different
Glam Diva: I have thin hair will crochet braids damage my hair?
Sarah Bevineau: I jus recently got two strans installed in my hair... most of the time it always itches..and I use the apple cider vinegar which makes it stop... this time around my scalp is on 10... and its not working.. last night I rinsed my scalp and hair twice literally used a whole bottle of acv.. no relief... any other suggestions???
Taliah Cole: I usually don't have any problems however I installed Senegalese twist with sassy kanekalon hair from Sally's and it has my entire body itching. I tried the apple cider vinegar but it didn't work. I hate to take my hair down.
M MK: Oh ! So washing/soaking futura fiber in vinegar won't ruin the quality or longevity of the wig, but will only remove that mold preventative alkaline base.
Aniqua Gallimore: I thought it was the shine and jam my styles can’t last a month I be scratching so much
Kept Chris: My scalp doesn’t itch at all but my scalp is sore from wearing it UP all the time bc my neck & back itches!!! I twitch if I wear it down. I just miss my frooooo, this life ain’t for me
Honey Bampton: If the braids are neutral (7) on the PH scale, then what is my hair on the scale in normal conditions?
APeculiar People: Do I do this before I put the braids in or after? Does it matter?
Juanita Baggett: I have worn synthetic wigs for a while. All of a sudden my neck has started to itch and break out really bad. I have welts on my neck. What is going on.
Rose Budd: It's 4:30 am today is my 63rd birthday and I got my hair braided in the passion twist last week, I enjoy the style but think the hair the stylist braided into my natural hair is want causing the itchy scalp. Spray my scalp and oil my scalp with the light scented sulfur 8 at 2am and it still itch. Going down to the kitchen pantry get the vinegar and wash/rise my hair. Happened to come across your video. New subscriber.
Myayy: omg that helped so much
Tiffany J: My first two times of braiding my own hair i never had an itch but my third time omg....they must just started putting akaline on the kanekalon hair?
Shenise Jack: what about the hair that is mixed with human and synthetic hair, does that type of hair has the spray on thing?
Dayhana R: What is the best hair brand extensions that I can buy?
martita Wells: every time i use coconut oil it itch my scalp, am i allergic to it?
Whitney Rawl: Why does braiding hair extension shed? I have gotten them many times before and have never seen this before. X-pressions braiding hair, first time using the brand as well.
Journey To Peace: how do I sign up for the email list ?
Taylor Snead: what can you do if you didnt know this and installed the hair already? I have goddess locs in and after 4 days I've develops red, itchy bumps all over my scalp :( i really dont wanna take them out because they're so pretty and i paid a lot to get it done
Paris lorquet: im gonna go wash my hair now itchy,itchy,itchy
JustVerina: Do u have an tutorial on the side bun your wearing
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