Super Dope Karmen

Feb 5, 2022

How To Protect Your Hair...From Sex!

Updated: Feb 24, 2022

The international "dAy oF LoVe" is upon us. Here is a perfect time to shake what your mama gave you...in the bedroom. πŸ˜› No matter your sexual persuasion or marital status, if you aim to do a little Ginuwine or Juvenile this Valentine's Day, your hair needs protection! It's all fun and games until you wake up with your edges curled up like Celie; or your braids like any number of horrifying internet memes that we've all seen. So here are a few tips on how to preserve your natural hair while fornicating (tehehe). You're welcome. πŸ˜‰

You may be aware of the benefits of silk hair ties, scarves, pillow cases, and even sheets. In the event that you are pressed for time - or just plain forgetful - here are a few ways to ensure that you don’t rub your edges out trying to make an impression this Valentine's Day weekend.

  • Wrap a silk scarf around only the edges of your protective style. A lace melt band works too!

  • Reduce or avoid excessive pulling. Seriously folks, you'll surely be bald by the temples if this foolishness becomes a regular occurrence.

  • Keep braids, twists, locs, and other single install styles loose rather than in a ponytail to avoid excessive tension and therefore breakage

Pictured on the right are a few options for sleek and easy, low maintenance, short wear styles to fit the kind of Black girl that YOU are! Book a Perfect Pony here.