- 1). Apply a deep-moisture treatment or a protein-rich hair treatment to your hair and scalp before you style your hair. By preparing your hair before braiding, it will be better equipped to maintain adequate moisture.
- 2). Apply an oil-based, leave-in conditioner to your hair and scalp. Keep your hair saturated in conditioner. Apply the product when you feel or see dryness on your scalp.
- 3). Protect your hair from developing frizz. Frizz begins with mild dryness and results in extreme dryness. Keeping the style sleek is a key factor in sealing moisture into the hair. Use an anti-frizz spray that targets braids. Wrap your head in a silk scarf before you go to bed to minimize friction between your hair and your pillow.
- 4). Use a moisturizing hair mask after you remove your braids to rehydrate the hair follicles. A hair mask is an exceptionally thick, creamy product. Hair masks treat hair in as little as 20 minutes but can stay in your hair overnight, if desired. Section your hair to apply the product in concentrated amounts. Put it on your scalp, roots and hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap if you plan to keep the mask on for more than an hour.
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