How to Do A Braid out
A braid out is a quick and healthy way to get that wavy or curly look. It's a style that requires no direct heat from curlers or flatirons. A braid out is simply making your hair curly by braiding it. Know your hair best to determine how to prepare it for a braid out and think about how curly or wavy you want your hair to be after you take out the braids to plan for the right kind of braid out. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Shampoo and condition your hair as you normally do. Use a moisturizing or hydrating shampoo. Condition your hair for 30 minutes, and then rinse out. This helps your style to come out soft and with lots of body. If your hair is dry, skip the shampooing step and just condition to avoid flyaways. Seal your hair with a natural oil, if necessary.
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Use either dry or wet hair. Wet hair requires careful and gentle handling as your hair breaks more easily when it's wet. Divide the hair in sections and braid each section. If you want a more wavy look, plan larger braids. If you want a fluffier look, plan smaller braids.
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Lightly spritz your entire head using either water or setting lotion once your entire head is complete. This helps your style set better. Either sit under a hooded dryer and let your hair dry completely, or sleep with the braids overnight.
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Unravel each braid once your hair is dry. Try not to use a comb. Unravel each braid with your fingers and use the end of a rat tail comb to pick out the curls until you get the look you want. Either spray hair with oil sheen or toss it with some hair serum to add shine.
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Tips & Warnings
Your hair has to be completely dry before attempting to style.
If you want to wear the braid out for several days, re-braid your hair at night before going to bed.
This style may only last for two to three days.
References
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