I  am a very dedicated athlete but I also like to have nice looking hair. I had a weave for about half a year after my sports seasons ended. I had to get my weave re-done every month because my hair was too soft to hold the tracks in. (they were sewed) my hair before the weave was thicker and a half an inch longer. I am wondering if my hair was damaged because of the weave or because I would also relax my hair with the weave at the same time. How should I wear my hair? Do you chicas know of any good salons in Fredericksburg, VA?

Hola guapa,

First, I want to say that I applaud your dedication to your sport. I have a good friend, who ran track. Like you, she struggled to find a balance between keeping her own hair healthy and looking pretty. She ended up opting for a short cut, but that’s not something we would all do.

Now, I’m going to be honest. I know NOTHING about weaves, other than the fact that some of them are completely undetectable. I had to consult with a few reliable sources before replying to you.

What I learned is that if the weave is done properly, you should have good results. Relaxing your hair doesn’t necessarily mean that you will experience damage.

Have you been getting trims in between weaves? This may not be the problem, just throwing it out there.

So, I have to turn this one over to the ladies to help out.

If any of you can add some input, that would be great!