It might look like a low-maintenance style at first.To keep your braids looking good, you'll need to care for them regularly.If you want to protect your hair, apply a moisturizer and seal it.It's a good idea to wash your braids at least three times a week.You will fall into the habit of hydrating your hair.
Step 1: A conditioner is what you should choose.
Leave-in conditioners are more lightweight than rinse-out conditioners.The goal of the conditioner is to make your hair look better.Find a conditioner that works for your hair type.If you have synthetic hair, choose a conditioner that has a substance in it.This can strengthen your hair.
Step 2: Get your supplies.
You can mix it up with ingredients you already have on hand.You usually use a conditioner on your hair.It will be easy to use this mixture on your hair.You will need a spray bottle, a measuring spoon, and a cup.
Step 3: Put conditioner and water in the bottle.
Put the conditioner in the spray bottle.Attach the nozzle to the top with 3 ounces of water.The mixture should be completely combined with the water.You can spray the conditioner onto your braids if the water thins it out.Gradually add more water until it reaches the desired consistency if it's too thick to spray through the nozzle.
Step 4: You can add glycerin.
Remove the spray bottle nozzle and add the pure glycerin to the conditioner.Shake the mixture with the bottle nozzle back into place.It is important to keep your hair hydrated.
Step 5: The homemade moisturizer can be sprayed near your face.
Bring the braids from the back of your head to your face.You can spray the braids nearest to your face by using the spray bottle filled with leave-in conditioner, water, and glycerin.If you have synthetic braids, you should be spraying close to your hair.You'll need to spray the entire braid if you have natural braids.
Step 6: Rub the product into your hair.
Use one hand to grab a few braids.While holding the braids, run your hand down the entire length.You can use your other hand to alternate running the moisturizers down the braids.Run your hands through the braids.You can damage your hair if you rub the moisturizer up through your braids.
Step 7: The middle and ends of your braids should be sprayed.
You should spray near the middle of your braids after you've sprayed.Run your hands down the length of the braids.If your braids are natural, spraying the ends is important.If your hair is dry, it is more likely to split.
Step 8: Take care of the rest of your hair.
Continue to spray and rub down your braids.The braids should be at the back of your head.Since these can easily dry out, make sure your edges are well-moisturized.The braids will last longer if you keep your edges moist.
Step 9: Your braids should be sealed.
Natural oil can be squirted into the palm of your hand.Rub your hands together and grab some braids.Run your hand down the entire length while holding the braids.You can use your other hand to alternate running the moisturizers down the braids.Continue to work through your braids by adding more oil.Once you've sealed the braids, you shouldn't see any hair regrowth.Seal your braids at least once a week.
Step 10: A deep conditioner is a good choice.
A light oil like coconut, jojoba, or almond oil is a good choice for conditioner.Pick an oil that isn't mixed with cheaper oils.A lighter oil can be absorbed easily.If you use a thick or heavy conditioner, it will sit on your hair.Product build up on your braids can be caused by repeated use of a thick conditioner.
Step 11: The conditioner should be applied.
You can easily squeeze the oil onto your head if you keep it in a squeeze bottle.You can massage the oil into your hair.If you're worried about squirting too much oil onto your braids, you can always squeeze a small amount into the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, and massage the oil on your head.Purchase a bottle with a dropper so you have control over the amount of oil you apply.It's a good idea to apply oil to the tips of your braids.
Step 12: Wrap your hair up.
You should put your braids into a protective hairstyle.You can braid your hair into a bun and put it on top of your head.Tie your braids back or to the sides of your head if they are short.If you want your braids to be contained, place a plastic cap over your head.You can secure your braids with plastic wrap if you don't have a plastic cap.If you have shorter braids, this trick will work better.
Step 13: The conditioner needs to be dry.
Put your hair in the dryer for 20 minutes to help it absorb the oil.Allow the braids to air dry for another 10 minutes.After applying the heat, you can leave your hair in the cap for up to an hour.If you heat your hair for more than 30 minutes, it will stop absorbing oil after this point.
Step 14: Let your braids dry after rinsing out the conditioner.
Let your braids down and take the cap off.Use your daily leave-in conditioner to lightly spray your hair.This will keep the water out of the deep conditioning treatment.You can wash your hair with clean water.Allow your braids to air dry.If you have extensions, they will make your braids heavier.After rinsing, it's okay to leave a little conditioner in your hair.This will give your braids more strength.
Step 15: The treatment needs to be repeated every week.
If you want your hair and braids to look great, you need to do a deep-conditioning treatment once a week.You can cut your hair back to once a week if it starts to look greasy.