How to Take Down Protective Braiding Hairstyle Without Breakage

by Les Marjan social

You can achieve the best hairstyles with braids, but there are a few downfalls of breakage if they are not taken care of properly. Below, you will understand how to properly take down your protective style properly and prevent them from breakage.

The Take-Down Process

Taking down our braids to your naturally straight hair for wavy hair can be challenging; here are tips to make the procedure easier.

#Dampen And Detangle

While taking your hair down, dampening it to keep it wet is an intelligent method to prevent knots and damage to a minimum. A leave-in conditioner, a spray bottle filled with water, and a regular conditioner are excellent options. Because your hair is in its most sensitive state while wet, it will be delicate and prone to breakage. Coat the braids generously with conditioner and rub it in, then move slowly.

#Loosen Those Locs Carefully

Braids and other protective hairstyles are much easier to remove than locs. While it is possible, some people prefer to cut their locs rather than comb them out because the process might take days. If you want to preserve the length of your locs, be aware that it will take some time. It’s possible, but it’ll be challenging. Consider seeing a professional if you’ve had your locs for a long time to avoid hair breakage and damage.

#Practice After-Care Routine

Regardless of how cautious and gentle you are when removing your protective style, it will certainly damage your naturally straight hair or wavy hair once the style is removed. Frizz and hair disruption are common symptoms. After-care can help you get through this phase and restore your curls to their former glory.

Use a clarifying wash and a deep conditioning treatment after removing your protective style. This will assist you in starting the process of regaining your natural hair.

#Avoid getting the same style repeatedly

You may be the one who braids hair more than the others but avoid the desire to do so regularly. Changing your hairstyle protects the same sections of your hair from being subjected to recurrent strain and pressure. When people remove their protective style, they often notice that certain areas of their hair grow “faster” than others. This is most likely because they style their hair the same way every time, tugging on particular parts and causing breakage/damage in others.

When your braids are released, you may notice more significant hair loss than when your hair is natural and not braided. Don’t panic; they are only fallen hairs from average hair loss. They’ve been stuck in the braids and haven’t been able to untangle themselves completely. Braids do not harm natural hair, but the trim is necessary to stimulate healthy development and maintain hair appearing well-groomed after being freed. It is suggested to go for a hair treatment regularly and rejuvenate shampoo and conditioner from the same brand of hair care products.

Remember, you are protecting your natural hair. Be mindful of what causes breakage as you do a protective style and take the style out slowly and carefully. Hurrying through it will eventually damage your hair and put you back on your healthy hair journey. Always keep in mind: