From Classic To Curly: Transforming Your Box Braids For a Beach Vacation
Braid Styles, Braid Care & Hair Health Vanessa Charles Braid Styles, Braid Care & Hair Health Vanessa Charles

From Classic To Curly: Transforming Your Box Braids For a Beach Vacation

Discover the endless possibilities of styling your box braids for a fabulous beach vacation. From classic straight ends, exuding elegance, to free-spirited wavy ends, and flirty, fun curly ends – each style is a unique statement. Elevate your beach look effortlessly, and book your appointment with us at Sunny Braids in San Juan, Puerto Rico. See you soon, beach beauties!

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Hair Products: What Do They Do and Why Should I Care?
Braid Care & Hair Health Vanessa Charles Braid Care & Hair Health Vanessa Charles

Hair Products: What Do They Do and Why Should I Care?

Throughout my journey as a braider, I have come across people of all different levels of literacy when it comes to hair products. I have clients who know so little about hair products that I have heard them confess to using body lotion or soap to wash their hair. I dedicate this post to them about what hair care products are and what they can do for our hair.

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My Hair Nightmare Story
Braid Care & Hair Health Vanessa Charles Braid Care & Hair Health Vanessa Charles

My Hair Nightmare Story

Since I’m a kid I've been paranoid of other people doing my hair. That’s how I started braiding my own hair when I was only 8 years old. Ever since childhood, I've been very skeptical of who I trust with my hair so I always style the hair myself: I can do my own box braids, I can straighten my hair, do hair treatments, and even trim my own ends. I don’t like people touching my hair, period! I only wish I had remembered that lesson.

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Box Braids vs Cornrows
Braid Styles, Braid Care & Hair Health Vanessa Charles Braid Styles, Braid Care & Hair Health Vanessa Charles

Box Braids vs Cornrows

While there’s a huge variety of hairstyles to try on, box braids and cornrows are definitely among the most popular ones. Both men and women alike choose these hairstyles to protect their hair and enjoy the beach during their summer vacations. If you are not sure which style is best for you, in this article we’ll compare them so you can see their pros and cons.

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3 Colors You Must Try On Your Braids This Summer
Braid Care & Hair Health Vanessa Charles Braid Care & Hair Health Vanessa Charles

3 Colors You Must Try On Your Braids This Summer

Whether you’ve already tried a braiding style that you love and you want to give it a twist, or even if it’s your first time getting braids, a great idea for better enjoying your summer holidays in San Juan, Puerto Rico is adding a touch of color to your new braids. In this article, I’ll tell you about my top 3 favorite colors and why so many of my clients love them as well.

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Your Braider’s Energy
Braid Care & Hair Health Vanessa Charles Braid Care & Hair Health Vanessa Charles

Your Braider’s Energy

The act of braiding is an intimate process where you possibly spend hours with your hair braider to get the beautiful hairstyle you want to wear. I’m very sensitive to energy and if you are anything like me you may feel overwhelmed, happy, or even exhausted because of the energy of others. I know you will not always find a sweet and gentle braider so I wrote this article with two goals in mind: Help you find a braider that is caring and loving to your hair and has positive sweet vibes and help you navigate through any weird or bad energy you may encounter during your hair braiding appointment.

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Beach and Braids: The Perfect Combination

Beach and Braids: The Perfect Combination

Welcome to San Juan, Puerto Rico! It’s the perfect place for your perfect beach vacation. If you want to make the most out of our white sands, perfectly calm seas, the beautiful sight of palm trees, and afternoons of endless hours of sun, one thing to consider is protecting your hair with a cool style of braiding.

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