Can you go to jail with box braids?

The Rules—odd, obscure and sometimes outrageous—from all corners of the criminal justice system. The Rule: Inmates must remove hair weaves, even if they're braided, glued, or sewn into the hairline.
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Can you have cornrows in jail?

(g) An inmate with hair/facial hair styles, including but not limited to braids, cornrows, ponytails, or dreadlocks, shall be required to unbraid, undo, or take down their hair, as applicable for thorough inspections, as instructed by custody staff to ensure hair and/or facial hair is free of contraband.
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What happens when you go to jail with hair extensions?

However,if any person being booked into jail has a wig or hairpiece that is held in place by combs,pins,or clips,they will be asked to remove the hairpiece and the items holding the hairpiece in place,” he said. If the inmate does not remove the hair,jail staff will remove it.
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Can you wear extensions in jail?

Jails claim you can keep your extensions as long as they are searched and will stay on your head (sewn, glued). Other inmates were allowed to keep theirs.
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What happens if you keep box braids in?

"When you leave any hairstyle in too long, there's nowhere for those oils, skin cells, and shed hair to escape. So those things sit underneath your wig, your sew-in, your crochet braids—whatever style—and they start to build-up on your scalp."
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Things People Dont Tell You Before Getting Braids



Can box braids turn into dreads?

You can start dreadlocks with braids but they will generally look pretty crappy (lots of loose hair and fuzz) and it takes a really long time for them to start looking like dreads at all. You can always see the pattern of the braid inside the dread since it's only the hair on the surface that's actually able to lock.
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Can I leave my box braids in for 3 months?

But three months is the longest you'd want to keep your braids in. "Sometimes after that it can get a little dangerous because it could start to break off, dread, and knot up," says Stephen. Lacy Redway, Nexxus style and trends curator and celebrity stylist, suggests an even shorter timeline.
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Can you wear fake hair in jail?

The Rules—odd, obscure and sometimes outrageous—from all corners of the criminal justice system. The Rule: Inmates must remove hair weaves, even if they're braided, glued, or sewn into the hairline.
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What should I wear to jail?

No very tight, form-fitting attire; No wigs, hairpieces, extensions, or other headpieces except for medical reasons and with prior approval; No hats or gloves, except with prior approval or in inclement weather; and. No shower shoes.
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How do you do your hair in jail?

Jail Beauty Hacks

In jail, female inmates make hair dye out of conditioner and hot water mixed with powdered drink mix. The hot water helps the color of the drink mix permeate the hair more evenly, while the conditioner makes it into an easier-to-use paste.
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Can you dye your hair in jail?

Most facilities do not allow hair dyeing colors; inmates can only choose between black, red, basic brunette, or blonde. The salon or cosmetology school in prison offers all these services. Most correctional facilities do not allow the dyeing of hair services to men inmates.
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Do jails cut your hair?

The policy requires prisoners to keep hair short, Watson said, because they can hide illegal substances and items in long hair. Short haircuts also promote good hygiene, he said. Watson said he doesn't know how many inmates have been required to get haircuts.
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Can people have piercings in jail?

Refusing to remove your body piercing is one way you can stay out of jail, police union officials say. "I guarantee you that the word is on the street that, if you refuse to remove your piercings, they will release you from custody,” said Shaun Willoughby, president of the Albuquerque Police Officers' Association.
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What is lemonade braids?

Lemonade braids are side-swept long cornrows, typically ending past your chest or waist. They're low maintenance, long-lasting (usually up to 4 weeks), and can be done with just your natural mane or with extensions. It's a perfect choice for a glamorous, show-stopping look at any time of year.
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Do female prisoners get bras?

“They give you a couple pairs of underwear,” she said, “but you don't get a bra, and you don't get a t-shirt, so you're in a one piece jumper that buttons up.” She said some women will craft bras out of underwear, which is considered contraband and can come with punishment.
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Do you get to shower every day in jail?

In California prisons, you can't shower daily unless you work.
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Why do they take your shoes in jail?

Much like the clothes that prisoners wear, the government and officials design their shoes to ensure that they cannot sneak any contraband or weapons into jail. This safety design ensures that prisoners do not smuggle anything illegal or dangerous in prison, such as drugs or sharp objects.
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Can you have fake nails in county jail?

Nails are an interesting topic in prison. According to correctional facilities, any fingernail longer than your fingertip is considered a weapon and is not allowed. This is why you are required to keep your nails cut. So no, you can't really “have nails” in prison.
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Do braids grow hair?

Though braids don't have a direct impact on hair growth, they have an impact on hair health. They can help growing hair stay healthy and strong, keeping it moisturized while it continues to grow. For more information on hair braiding and health, visit a hair Pro in your neighborhood and discuss your style options.
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Do braids make hair grow faster?

Mythbusting: Braids & Hair Growth

But unfortunately, braiding hair does not speed up growth rate. Your hair grows at a rate determined by genetics, while lifestyle factors like your diet and stress levels can cause thinning and breakage. But the way you wear your hair is not a factor in your hair growth rate.
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What braids last the longest?

Micro Box Braids

Thin braids can last up to three months, which out of all the braid sizes, is the longest time without having to go back to the salon––a gift in and of itself.
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Why do braids itch?

Braids take forever to dry, so it's tempting to go for longer stretches between wash days. “Your scalp collects dead skin cells, sebum and dust, which then becomes trapped at the roots and needs to be cleared as it can cause itchiness,” says trichologist Anabel Kingsley.
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Can you leave braids in forever?

Remember, a protective style is designed to help, not harm your hair. If it's in forever, it's going to be working against, not for you. DO NOT try and make it last by “rigging it”. YouTube has quite a few videos featuring women who have found ways to make their braids and twists last for three months or more.
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Can braids get wet?

You can get your braids wet in the shower, pool, and when it's raining. However, we do recommend taking certain precautions to protect your braids from fungal growth, hair damage, frizz, and unraveling.
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Why would you marry an inmate?

"For some people it's threatening to be intimate, and a relationship with an incarcerated partner may give these people the sense of control they want or need when it comes to emotional closeness."
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