Ready to remove your brads? Get ready for a deluxe washday. “For the first washday after taking out braids, I recommend mixing a small amount of leave-in conditioner with water in a spray bottle, mixing it up really well so the consistency is still light enough to spray,” says Smith. Then, after taking your braids down, “part the hair in small sections and spray each section thoroughly, ensuring it is quite damp, and take a Tangle Teezer Wet Detangler Naturally Curly Hairbrush (£12) and comb through each section—starting at the ends and working your way up to the roots.”
Now, it’s time to move on to the washing. “Proceed with your washday routine as you would, ensuring that you incorporate a clarifying shampoo,” suggests Smith. “This is essential, as your hair has not had the chance to be properly cleansed for a while and would’ve accumulated a lot of environment and product build-up.”
Now that your routine is covered, let’s talk products. Keep scrolling for the best hair products for braids that I’ve tried.
