How Many Times a Week Should I Wash My Hair?
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How Many Times a Week Should I Wash My Hair?

How many times a week should I wash my hair with shampoo? How often should I wash my braids? As the owner of a professional braiding studio, I get asked those questions a lot. However, there is no one-fits-all solution because it pretty much depends on a series of factors, such as your age, your hair type, your routine, and the weather conditions of the place where you live. Besides, if you have braids—or you are planning to get your hair braided for your summer holidays or your spring break in Puerto Rico that’s something else you need to consider.

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Cute Hairstyles for Easter
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Cute Hairstyles for Easter

Easter is approaching, and ever since I was a child it’s been one of my favorite holidays! I just love how much fun children have during the egg hunt. Plus, I love all the spring-theme decorations. And since hairstyle is my specialty, I thought of sharing with you some tips on easy hairstyles for Easter so your child can look adorable and feel comfortable at the same time.

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Puerto Rico Comic Con 2024: 5 Anime Characters You’ll Love For Their Braids
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Puerto Rico Comic Con 2024: 5 Anime Characters You’ll Love For Their Braids

Next March, if you are in San Juan, Puerto Rico, you’ll have the chance to attend the biggest comic convention in the region, Puerto Rico Comic Con 2024. It’s a 3-day show with incredible exhibitions, activities, retailers, and guests! If you are a fan of pop culture, you can’t miss out.

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

Box braids are a type of protective hairstyle that involves dividing the hair into small, square-shaped sections, resembling boxes, and braiding each section from the root to the tip. These braids can be created using synthetic or natural hair extensions, allowing for various lengths, colors, and styles.

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Hair Products: What Do They Do and Why Should I Care?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Dreadlocks for Beginners: Everything You Need To Know
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Dreadlocks for Beginners: Everything You Need To Know

In Sunny Braids, my professional braiding studio located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I offer all kinds of braiding services, and that includes taking care of locs or starting them from scratch. if this is your case and you want to know some basic facts before getting started on this adventure, keep reading this article!

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