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How to keep hair from matting after braids.
Slowly and gently massage the scalp.
Therefore the use of a good conditioner is a must.
Once your hair is in a healthy state you can go ahead and braid your hair.
I usually ask my boyfriend to help me.
How to safely remove dirt build up fast from braids twists and detangle matted hair so i know we all love protective hairstyles but you know what we don t.
Sleeping with a satin scarf bonnet or pillowcase can help prevent your hair from matting and breakage.
Take the time to take all of your hair down.
Of the braid down with hopes that when the shampoo hits it it will magically finish unraveling and detangle itself.
After you have removed all of the braids take small sections of hair and comb through each section with a wide tooth comb.
How to take care for your hair after removing braids.
Black hair or ethnic hair is prone to tangling.
Taking down box braids after wearing them for 4 6 weeks can take a while to complete.
This will prevent matting and unnecessary breakage of weak hair.
Use a conditioner post shampooing.
Best thing is this method is inexpensive and works like a charm.
Finger detangle don t.
To preserve your style place your curls in a pineapple twist braid your hair if you are preserving a twist out braid out try to not re twist braid every night.
Do not do this.
Conditioning will soften the hair and detangle it while making it easier for styling.
Keep scrolling for answers to all the major post braid questions plus the additional steps you can take to get your hair back to where you want it.