Things To Do Before And After You Get Braids To Protect Your Hair

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Detangle and deep condition after removal.
As you deep conditioned and detangled your hair before braiding it, do the same when you are coming out of your braids. Conditioning the hair helps to nourish strands that have been locked up for weeks. And though shedding after taking your braids out is normal, detangling after removing the braids, preferably with your hands, will help you to avoid losing more hair than is necessary.