Time for a New Style!

Well, I realized today that I will NOT be able to make it through the rest of the Spring and the coming Summer, wearing a wig! Nope, not gonna happen! Louisiana is far too hot and humid, and I am far too hot-natured, to wear my natural hair braided underneath a stocking cap, underneath a wig! Talk about sweltering! I got a taste of the heat today, it was about 80 degrees, and I was MISERABLE! So, I realized that I need a new protective style for the upcoming heat, as I continue my transition. So, I am considering getting micro-braids.

The hair that I have chosen is the same hair that SongBirdDiva4Life did a review on a few weeks ago. (Click the link to see the hair in all its big, curly, GLORY!! It is BEAUTIFUL!) This is how the hair looks straight out of the pack, freshly installed.

It will curl up more after it's spritzed with some H2O. I'm still unsure though, so it's time for a Pro's and Con's List!

***Pro's for Micro-Braids***

• Somewhat low maintenance.
• I will still be able to shampoo my scalp without disturbing the style too much.
• Instead of having to get my whole head re-braided, I'll just have to get my edges touched-up when they start looking frizzy.
• They are LONG lasting! I am planning to wear this protective style from May-September(Labor Day), so around 4 months. I'd probably get them touched up once a month to keep them looking fresh.
• Most importantly, my scalp will be able to breath!!

***Con's for Micro-Braids***

• The install time could be extensive! I have a big head, and a lot of thick hair. The last time I got micro's it took 24 hours! Granted, a non-professional installed them,and we had to keep stopping because of........... various interruptions (*side-eye*) but still......when I think about getting those micro's installed, my butt starts to hurt all over again! If it weren't for my best-friend keeping me company (thanks, Carlos!), I would have left with half my head braided and NEVER come back!
• I will have to find a Professional braider.....in my neck of the woods this will be a mission! ( I refuse to sit in someone's kitchen getting my hair braided!.....Been there, done that!)
• Since I have been transitioning for a year, I have 6+ inches of new growth, in addition to the rest of my hair, which is relaxed, and is now Bra Strap Length. So, I'm not sure how well my hair will blend with the "wet & wavy" hair.......I'd have to ask a professional. But 3 different textures of hair may pose a problem.
• Since not all of my hair will be braided, a substantial amount will be free within the braids.......therefore, it is really a "protective style?"

Decisions, Decisions........I'll have to make my mind up within the next two weeks so I can order the hair, locate a braider, and schedule an appointment for the first weekend in May. So.....what do you think? What are your experiences with micro's? And what are your plans for your hair this spring and summer?

BTW- The hair is "Janet Collection: Remy Legacy Super French Bulk" in 18 inches. I'm still shopping around for prices. The lowest I've found is $85 a pack. And I'd need 3 packs just to be safe.