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===Treating Your Braids with a Deep Conditioner=== | ===Treating Your Braids with a Deep Conditioner=== | ||
#Wet your braids. Run your hair under a shower head or a faucet. Remain under the water until your hair is wet. | #Wet your braids. Run your hair under a shower head or a faucet. Remain under the water until your hair is wet. | ||
| − | #*If you shampooed your hair first, make sure all of the shampoo is rinsed out of your hair.<ref>http://longing4length.com/how-to-wash-box-braids-twists.html</ref> | + | #*If you shampooed your hair first, make sure all of the shampoo is rinsed out of your hair.<ref name="rf1">http://longing4length.com/how-to-wash-box-braids-twists.html</ref> |
#Coat the braids with a deep conditioner. Deep conditioning your braids the day before you remove them will moisturize, soften, and strengthen your natural hair. Squeeze a generous amount of product into your hands and run the deep conditioner down the length of your braids. | #Coat the braids with a deep conditioner. Deep conditioning your braids the day before you remove them will moisturize, soften, and strengthen your natural hair. Squeeze a generous amount of product into your hands and run the deep conditioner down the length of your braids. | ||
| − | #*As you apply a generous amount of deep conditioner to your braids, don’t forget to coat the edges of your hair.<ref | + | #*As you apply a generous amount of deep conditioner to your braids, don’t forget to coat the edges of your hair.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Distribute the product throughout braid. The deep conditioner needs to penetrate through the braid to reach your natural hair. Place the coated braids between the palms of your hands. Quickly twist or roll the braids between your palms to spread the product throughout the braid. | #Distribute the product throughout braid. The deep conditioner needs to penetrate through the braid to reach your natural hair. Place the coated braids between the palms of your hands. Quickly twist or roll the braids between your palms to spread the product throughout the braid. | ||
#*This twisting or rolling motion will ensure that the deep conditioner reaches your natural hair. | #*This twisting or rolling motion will ensure that the deep conditioner reaches your natural hair. | ||
#Let the product sit for ten to twenty minutes then rinse. Gather your braids into a twist atop your head and place a shower cap over your head. Allow the product to sit for ten to twenty minutes. Step into a shower or place your head under a faucet and rinse your hair thoroughly. | #Let the product sit for ten to twenty minutes then rinse. Gather your braids into a twist atop your head and place a shower cap over your head. Allow the product to sit for ten to twenty minutes. Step into a shower or place your head under a faucet and rinse your hair thoroughly. | ||
| − | #*If you wish, you may sit under a hooded dryer for a deeper condition.<ref | + | #*If you wish, you may sit under a hooded dryer for a deeper condition.<ref name="rf1" /> |
===Removing Your Braids=== | ===Removing Your Braids=== | ||
| − | #Apply detangler to your braids. Treating your braid with the detangling product of your choice will help to separate, or loosen, the braid from your natural hair. Coat each braid from the root to the tip of your natural hair with a generous amount of detangler.<ref>http://africanhairblog.com/2013/01/18/braid-bible/</ref> | + | #Apply detangler to your braids. Treating your braid with the detangling product of your choice will help to separate, or loosen, the braid from your natural hair. Coat each braid from the root to the tip of your natural hair with a generous amount of detangler.<ref name="rf2">http://africanhairblog.com/2013/01/18/braid-bible/</ref> |
#*This product will also make it easier to detangle your hair once the braid is removed. | #*This product will also make it easier to detangle your hair once the braid is removed. | ||
| − | #*Search for a product that contains marshmallow root. In addition to providing slip, marshmallow root also moisturizes hair.<ref>http://www.curlynikki.com/2014/11/5-of-best-detangling-products-for.html</ref> | + | #*Search for a product that contains marshmallow root. In addition to providing slip, marshmallow root also moisturizes hair.<ref name="rf3">http://www.curlynikki.com/2014/11/5-of-best-detangling-products-for.html</ref> |
#Cut off your hair extensions if applicable. Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut the braid below the ends of your natural hair. Cutting out the extension will save you time—there will be much less hair for you to unbraid. | #Cut off your hair extensions if applicable. Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut the braid below the ends of your natural hair. Cutting out the extension will save you time—there will be much less hair for you to unbraid. | ||
#*This step is optional. | #*This step is optional. | ||
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#Detangle the lock of hair. Once the braid is removed, coat the ends of your locks with detangler. Gently comb through the ends with a wide toothed comb, pick, or your fingers. Gradually work your way up the length of your hair to the roots. | #Detangle the lock of hair. Once the braid is removed, coat the ends of your locks with detangler. Gently comb through the ends with a wide toothed comb, pick, or your fingers. Gradually work your way up the length of your hair to the roots. | ||
#*To prevent additional tangles, twist the lock of hair and secure to your head to a pin. This will keep the detangled hair out of your way. | #*To prevent additional tangles, twist the lock of hair and secure to your head to a pin. This will keep the detangled hair out of your way. | ||
| − | #Repeat the process until all of the braids are removed. Continue to methodically separate and undo each braid. After undoing each braid, detangle the lock of hair.<ref>http://www.philasun.com/style/easiest-way-to-remove-braids-without-causing-major-damage-to-your-hair/</ref> | + | #Repeat the process until all of the braids are removed. Continue to methodically separate and undo each braid. After undoing each braid, detangle the lock of hair.<ref name="rf4">http://www.philasun.com/style/easiest-way-to-remove-braids-without-causing-major-damage-to-your-hair/</ref> |
===Detangling, Cleansing, and Conditioning Your Hair=== | ===Detangling, Cleansing, and Conditioning Your Hair=== | ||
| − | #Detangle any remaining knots. Before you wash and condition your hair, make sure your locks are completely free of knots and tangles. Use a wide toothed comb, wide toothed pick, or you fingers to remove knots and snarls from your hair. Comb through the tips of your hair and gradually work your way to the roots.<ref>http://klassykinks.com/5-things-you-must-do-after-taking-down-braids/</ref> | + | #Detangle any remaining knots. Before you wash and condition your hair, make sure your locks are completely free of knots and tangles. Use a wide toothed comb, wide toothed pick, or you fingers to remove knots and snarls from your hair. Comb through the tips of your hair and gradually work your way to the roots.<ref name="rf5">http://klassykinks.com/5-things-you-must-do-after-taking-down-braids/</ref> |
| − | #*Shampooing and conditioning tangled hair will only make the knots worse.<ref | + | #*Shampooing and conditioning tangled hair will only make the knots worse.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo. While your hair was in its protective style, your scalp a layer of natural oils and hair products built up on your scalp. Clarifying shampoos are provide a deep clean than traditional shampoos. They are designed to strip your scalp and hair of build up.<ref>http://stylecaster.com/beauty/what-is-clarifying-shampoo/</ref> Search for a sulfate-free clarifying shampoo.<ref>http://www.curlynikki.com/2014/03/how-to-cleanse-your-scalp-right-way.html</ref> | + | #Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo. While your hair was in its protective style, your scalp a layer of natural oils and hair products built up on your scalp. Clarifying shampoos are provide a deep clean than traditional shampoos. They are designed to strip your scalp and hair of build up.<ref name="rf6">http://stylecaster.com/beauty/what-is-clarifying-shampoo/</ref> Search for a sulfate-free clarifying shampoo.<ref name="rf7">http://www.curlynikki.com/2014/03/how-to-cleanse-your-scalp-right-way.html</ref> |
#*Rinse your hair under warm water. | #*Rinse your hair under warm water. | ||
#*Apply the clarifying shampoo directly to your scalp. Avoid the shafts and ends of your hair—the shampoo will dry out your hair. | #*Apply the clarifying shampoo directly to your scalp. Avoid the shafts and ends of your hair—the shampoo will dry out your hair. | ||
#*Work the product into a lather. | #*Work the product into a lather. | ||
#*Rinse the product from your hair with lukewarm water. | #*Rinse the product from your hair with lukewarm water. | ||
| − | #*Squeeze out the excess water with a microfiber towel.<ref>http://www.curlynikki.com/2013/05/how-to-wash-your-natural-hair.html</ref> | + | #*Squeeze out the excess water with a microfiber towel.<ref name="rf8">http://www.curlynikki.com/2013/05/how-to-wash-your-natural-hair.html</ref> |
#Deep condition your hair. After shampooing your locks, moisturize your hair with a deep conditioner. | #Deep condition your hair. After shampooing your locks, moisturize your hair with a deep conditioner. | ||
#*Apply a generous amount of deep conditioner to your damp hair. | #*Apply a generous amount of deep conditioner to your damp hair. | ||
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#*Remove the heat source and shower cap. | #*Remove the heat source and shower cap. | ||
#*Rinse your hair under cool water to seal the cuticle. | #*Rinse your hair under cool water to seal the cuticle. | ||
| − | #*Squeeze out the excess water with a microfiber towel.<ref>http://www.curlynikki.com/2012/11/how-to-properly-deep-condition-natural_27.html</ref> | + | #*Squeeze out the excess water with a microfiber towel.<ref name="rf9">http://www.curlynikki.com/2012/11/how-to-properly-deep-condition-natural_27.html</ref> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
