My Hair Woes

For the past three years I have worn extentions in the back of my hair for length and volume. I absolutely loved it for a while until it started damaging my hair, especially during the summer when it's often more than 40 degree Celsius here. I started looking for a protective style that would save my hair from sun damage. I also wanted to lay off the relaxers for a while. About a month ago I purchased a lace wig. It was a horrible experience to say the least  . The glue was a hassle and the hair always got stuck it in. TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!!!! I never wore it in public    I finally came to the conclusion that lace wigs are a silly contraption. What the heck was I thinking anyway?
So now I've decided to braid my hair. I like the idea of pick and drop braids. They are nice and curly and versatile. The only problem I hear is that it gets tangled and messy very quickly. My aunt told me that it is not good for shoulder length hair, as it would stick out from the braids The other option is the regular micro braids. I think they are ok too, but to me look very plain and boring.
What are your experiences with braids and which style of braids do you prefer?

How were you wearing your extensions? With glue or sew in. Let me tell I have sew ins and my hair is so long and healthy since I started doing it. When I first started with the weaves I used glue but it damaged my hair and left me with bald spots. Eventually I went to a really good stylist in New York that advised me to stop using the glue and do the sew ins. The secret is in taking extra good quality care of your own hair underneath the extensions. You have to moisturize and massage good products on to your scalp otherwise your scalp will get dry and your hair will break. You also need to wash and condition your hair very well concentrating on the tracks underneath and then rinse out thoroughly. If you leave any residue in you risk damaging your own hair. You can go back to the extensions since you liked the style and the volume and length but you have to take that extra care to protect and care for your own hair. It will grow and you won't be disappointed. Use a stretch (Soft and Beautiful have a good thermal relaxer (uses heat not chemicals to straighten your growth) between relaxer. You should only be relaxing at most 3 time a year. I have even stretched my hair for six months and it blended nicely with my extensions. You can do this. Your hair can be healthy and it can grow. I gain at least half an inch in growth every time I get a weave and I only keep it in for 6-8 weeks maximum.

man i use to rock that afro. man i looked empowered.

Thanks for the advice and tips girls  .
@ mohawkchic I never knew you could use human hair for braid extensions. I'll be sure to try that because I'm so in love with that style