I have relaxed hair and i'm thinking of getting a weave or braids before surgery so hair is one less thing to deal with as my body tries to adapt to the surgery......also so i dont have to deal with hair shedding everyday. What did you do? What do you recommend?

I have relaxed hair and i'm thinking of getting a weave or braids before surgery so hair is one less thing to deal with as my body tries to adapt to the surgery......also so i dont have to deal with hair shedding everyday. What did you do? What do you recommend?

Actually, the added tension on your hair will cause breakage and increase hair loss. :/

I got myself a wig. It was great! I washed, deep conditioned, moisturized and sealed, and braided my own hair in 4 braids underneath so that if I wanted to I could wear it crimpy like I do sometimes. I ended up wearing my wig the whole time- and I woke up in recovery and it was still on- thankfully!! I braided it in two ponytails preop. I love it so much I'm still wearing it.

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I braided mine right before surgery. It helped keep my routine simple.

I have got stylish cornrows in preparation for my surgery on Wednesday. I don't even want to have to think about hair for a couple of weeks.

Why do pics come out sideways when you upload them? Oh well

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I decided on tree braids to have the best of both worlds...the 1st time having braids done since Poetic Justice lol

I have been going natural since March and have worn my hair in a variety of styles including weaves and wigs. My surgery is scheduled for nov 6 and I just braided my hair this last weekend. Will see how it goes.I tend to have issues wirh my scalp so that too will be a possible concern especially at that 3 month mark when everyone seems to have hair loss.

I'm natural, so I'll go with some twists for surgery,

I have gone short with a keratin, so I'll be taking my satin pillow to lay on when I go to the hospital and a brush. Very low maintenance...

Im going to get cornrows cheaper, low mainteance, doesnt take long to get them and should last the 2 weeks im out

I was sleeved on 2/24/14 my hair is natural, so two simple french braids worked for me. I was able to keep my hair till Saturday then redid it.

I think the key to maybe preventing hair loss is taking your Vitamins. Pre op to took vitamins B12, Biotin and Calcium with D3. I plan on resuming once I'm cleared.

Hope this will help someone in the long run.

I have relaxed hair with highlights. My hair is already thin and fine. I'm worried after my surgery it may get even thinner. Any suggestions?

Do anyone lose hair?

Auto correction... Did anyone lose hair?