After you read some of these horror stories, you just may be convinced that BRAIDS are causing many of our hair care/growth problems!

1. My hair on the left side of the head is thinning. This was due to years of braids and the stress around the hairline. Presently I am seeing a dermatologist who injects my scalp and gives me minoxidil (not Rogaine itself) to apply topically twice a day. So far, it seems like there is a little growth, but my question to you is, is there anything that can help thicken the hair around the temples?
2. Are braids good for your hair??
3. I am noticing that the hair around my temples is almost gone. Is this commonly seen in African American women? Also, is there any chance that it will grow back?
4. I was wondering should I wash my hair on Tuesday and air dry it and get it braided with synthetic hair added in until Sunday morning and then do the regular washing and conditioning routine? Would me putting braids in my hair using synthetic hair added, mess up the growing process?
   
5. My hairline has been damaged from wrong braiding over 2 years and I am seeing a dramatic improvement by rubbing a little bit of your conditioner (the oil that settles at the top) into the areas at night. I guess it is the stimulants.
6. With braids, do I still need to wash my hair every 3 days?
7. When I take the braids out do i need to wash 1st or deep condition?
8. It's kind of frustrating that the other guys in my school who are white and hispanic are getting braids and then there braids are coming way past their shoulders in like a year, year in a half and my hair is no where near that length.
9. I am an Africian Americian women in my middle forty's. I have worn braids for years, due to the fact when I put a perm in my hair after about six months to a year my hair falls out. My hair grows really good as long as I wear the braids, which can become very costly. What I would like to know how do you save your hair when you want to come out of the braids and go to a perm, as you know our hair is truly NAPPY!
   
10. Until I receive your book can you give me a jump start on caring for my hair. I wore individual braids for 3 months. When I took the braids out I noticed about a 1/2 inch of my ends broke off.
11. Can the ultra black hair conditioner, and the ultra black hair dew grow bald edges and if i apply these products on my bald edges should i massage it?
12. I wear braids twisty braids to be exact. Can you use your products with any kind of braids?
    
13. Do you have to wash the braids every three days?
14. I haven't read your book yet but I wanted to know if you have anything about braids in your book?
15. I wear braids a lot, but I have no idea if they are growing or damaging my hair. My hair seems really strong when it is unpermed, but really weak once it is permed. What is the problem?
16. Since I wear braids, I usually clean my hair with Sea Breeze antiseptic or Dudley's antiseptic, but I don't actually wet it with water and shampoo. Is this an okay method for shampooing or do I actually need to lather with shampoo and water?
    
17. I'm thinking that maybe I wore the braids too long. The maximum time that I usually wear the braids is between 4 and 6 months and I have never had any problems. My hair is very thin!!
18. I really need help with my hair. It is very thin and short. i had braids for a while, when i took them out some of my hair came out with the braid. Do you have any suggestions?
19. I've waited for 2 days before putting a relaxer in my hair. It's VERY dry and unmanageable. I am concerned about it's strength since it's been braided for almost 3+ months. What would you suggest?
20. I've gotten my hair braided over a year ago. The braids were too tight which caused many sores. My hair is very coarse and I have to have something to manage it. What do you recommend?
21. I want to get corn row braids, how can I deep condition my hair in cornrows?
22. Can I still take care of my hair with human hair braids as in when can I put in protein treatments, etc?
23. Is it okay to get a relaxer, wait 2 weeks, get hair washed, protein treatment, moisturize, and then get hair braided?
24. My hair is shoulder length but I have nothing to do with it. I decided to just keep it braided up. I wanted to follow this routine every 6 months, is that safe?
25. Does your Dew moistuizer leave your hair sticky like braid spray?
    
26. I have natural hair and have braided my hair for three years now and it grows but it also breaks. Also, my crown is very difficult to grow and also the center of my hair is now very thin from me constantly pulling my hair. I guess my question to you is: Can I follow your treatment with the braids? What can I do about the crown and the center of my hair?
27. I'm also wondering if it is a good idea to just keep the relaxer going and have it braided but I see people with balding areas on their heads especially in the front area.
28. I Brought a protein pack and I plan on getting a touch-up in a couple of days I wanted to know if after I get the touch up should I use the protein pack on my hair, I deep conditioned my hair after I took out my braids, and it is holding up pretty well but of course hair came out as I was taking out the braids and there was breakage when I was combing out tangles, It was snapping a lot (the hairs) and if I shouldn't use the protein pack now when should I?