"Washing your hair is really important while you're braided," Tamara Laureus, owner of Hairenomics Mane Bar in Brooklyn, NY, says. "It helps get rid of buildup and dandruff that produces while your hair is being protected."
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If the winter forecast had you relying on your blowdryer and heat tools more than usual, then you might be noticing a pattern — or lack thereof. "Your curls probably don't have an S-shape anymore," Tamara Laureus, owner of Hairenomics Mane Bar in Brooklyn, New York, says. "Your hair tends to look frizzy and dry. It loses its natural shine."