How can braiders help clients maintain their hair's health?

Recommending styling products is essential for helping clients maintain their hair's health because braiders can guide clients towards products specifically formulated for their hair type and the protective styles they are wearing. Proper styling products can help moisturize, strengthen, and protect hair, especially when it is in a braided or protective style. Additionally, these recommendations can prevent issues like dryness, breakage, and scalp irritation, allowing clients to maintain not only the style but also the overall health of their hair.

While avoiding heat styling can be beneficial for hair health, it does not encompass the broader role that braiders play in hair maintenance. Using only natural fibers may appeal to some clients, but it doesn't address the overall care and conditioning needed for healthy hair. Limiting product availability could actually hinder clients from accessing beneficial hair care items, rather than supporting their hair maintenance needs. Thus, focusing on product recommendations offers the most comprehensive approach to supporting a client's hair health.