08/09/2026
The school year is nine months. You need a hair strategy that lasts not just September.
Most people book braids a week before school and then panic along the way because they haven't planned for refreshes and maintenance.
Here's the strategy that actually works.
The nine-month plan:
September: Fresh braids. Invest in something that lasts 6-8 weeks. Not four weeks or you'll need to refresh constantly.
October half-term: Refresh or switch styles. Your braids are ready for change and your hair needs assessment.
December: Holiday braids. Plan for a versatile style that can work for different activities
January: Refresh and reset. Post-holiday refresh appointment.
February, Valentines: Switch styles again. Locs? Twists? Something that will get the sparks flying maybe?
March or May: Continue rotating every 6-8 weeks. Never going longer than 8 weeks in one style.
June onwards: Adjust for summer activities and what your hair needs.
The core principle:
You're not trying to keep one style the entire year. You're rotating or refreshing styles every 6-8 weeks. This protects your scalp, prevents build-up, allows your hair to breathe and keeps you from getting bored.
Each refresh is an appointment at Tete Hazel. Plan for that. Budget for that. It's an investment that saves you from hair loss and breakage.
Do you have a year-long plan or are you winging it month by month? 👇🏾