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This was me during my recent trip back home to Ghana.
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Adogu recalls being in Nigeria two years ago and seeing all the women in silky curly braids.
Koudou noticed this too and anticipated the trend would make its way abroad.
Koudou likes to use extensions from another Nigerian-owned brandDarling Hairwhich is available on Amazon.
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The style can take anywhere from four to seven hours to complete.
Dipping it in hot water could ruin the hair.
How long do French curl braids last?
Chinyere “Chi-Chi” Adogu
Expect your French curl braids to last up to six weeks with proper maintenance.
The age of your braids will start to show first in the loose curls.
To avoid tangling and matting, Koudou recommends spraying the ends with water and brushing the hair out lightly.
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This will help the curls last longer, says Koudou.
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