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

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Wash your hair.
This is similar to cleaning your scalp. While you shouldn’t go overboard with washing your hair while you have braids, an occasional wash can help keep your braids fresh and clean. There are helpful YouTube videos, like this one, that show you how to tackle washing both your scalp and the braids without ending up with frizz.