Braid out- failed

**Kashiono** · 06-03-2010, 02:34 AM

Hi. I have been trying to do a braid out on my hair and it has not been successful. I experience alot of frizziness with no defined curl. I shampooed and deep conditioned my hair first, then I applied my shea butter and coconut oil as the products on my hair before braiding it. I let my hair dry 75% before braiding. Please help

**SweetAmbrosia** · 06-03-2010, 02:47 AM

Next time try braiding your hair while it's wet/damp after you've applied your products. Then let it dry completely before you unravel the braids.

**NowIamnappy** · 06-03-2010, 03:32 PM

SweetAmbrosia stole the words right out of my mouth.

Also you may try adding a lil gel, but the most important thing is letting the hair dry all the way before undoing the style.

**nicanette** · 06-03-2010, 05:13 PM

I agree with the other ladies. I get mine braided while wet and put a little setting foam on the braids, i let it dry all the way and then take them down. I am transisitoning under a stylist so I wear my braids for a week then take them down for a lovely very defined braid out. This way I can avoid frizz and stretch my style until I get to my next appointment. I am in my 7th month of transitioning and this hair style has been my saving grace!

**Pink-Pearls** · 06-03-2010, 09:07 PM

If you are plaiting, and not flat braiding, you might experience frizzy roots. After braiding/plaiting, twist the hair at the roots and clip, using small duck bill clips. This will allow the roots to dry flat and smooth.

**GraceBeyondBeauty** · 06-03-2010, 10:19 PM

Probably the two most important things when attempting a braidout is braiding your hair while it's still relatively wet and waiting until they're completely dry before taking them down. You should be able to see a change in curl definition when you braid while your hair is wet.