Many years ago before i started my healthy hair journey i rocked dookie braids while on business travel.
Hair matted after taking out braids.
Because in 4 her step by step instructions this beautiful queen named sehvynn shares how to detangle matted hair after wearing braids and how to take down matted braids without causing damage or breakage to your natural hair.
This product will also detox and cleanse the scalp in preparation for healthy hair follicles.
So onto the bad part i took my braids out and the part where the braid started was a matted tangled mess.
This is the hardest part of untangling curly hair but it is this part that will make the most difference.
Repeat steps above for all the braids.
To remove build up after taking braids out miller recommends applying some loose pressure or rinsing hair lightly with water to hydrate the ends that were tucked away before shampooing.
Leave the conditioner in and re braid the hair as needed.
And here is the huge pile of braid hair after about 3 hours i would say of taking them out.
The first step to making sure your hair remains strong after taking out braids is to gently finger detangle your hair.
Use no more tangles products.
Proper hair care and detangling technique is required when wearing braids or sew in weave to ensure hair does not become matted or tangled upon take down.
Wash off after 5 7 minutes.
If you wear wigs box braids se.
Of course because i have been using products throughout there was buildup at that point.
Best thing is this method is inexpensive and works like a charm.
Many great products are available for detangling hair.
The product i used was tm hair products smooth thru deta.
Then take a wide tooth comb and lightly detangle from the bottom of your ends to the root of your hair working your way to the shaft of your scalp.
I left the braids in for two or three months without washing my hair whatsoever.
Apply conditioner as needed.
Soothe your scalp with his popular elixir great for itchy irritated scalp after taking out braids.
Here is how it looked.