When you first come from getting your braids done, you may experience some pain from the tightness of the braids. It's normal for some people to experience pain for the first hour after getting them done. Let your braids hang down instead of tying them up because the tension is still fresh on your scalp. Bring an elastic headband that can keep the braids out of your face and is stretchy enough to surround all of the braids.
If you have pain from the braids, the best thing to do is to put some water on your hands and massage it throughout your scalp. Be careful with how much water you put in your hair so you won't make some of your natural hair frizz.
Also, if your head is still sore or you see red bumps on your head, then your braids were done too tightly. It is perfectly fine to go back to the salon to have them loosen the braids, but try saying something to your hair-braider while you are in the chair to prevent multiple visits. Always be direct with what you want; everyone's scalp sensitivity is different.
