3 Best Products for Natural Hair After Taking Down Braids
by Team CurlyNikki
The hair that comes out after braids can look dramatic because several weeks of normal shedding have been sitting there waiting for us. That is exactly why this is not the moment to panic and start combing harder… or to quit and curl up in the fetal position and cry. After takedown, our job is to separate shed strands from attached hair with as little drama as possible, then restore pliability, softness, and fullness of Joy before styling again lol. AND DEF, we don’t install another protective style. We pamper. We restore. We let it breathe.
| Pick | Best for | When to use it | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qhemet Moringa Tree Conditioning Ghee | Unraveling + detangling | During takedown or immediately after | $24 |
| Kinky-Curly Knot Today | Wet detangling before cleansing/styling | On saturated sections | $14 |
| tgin Honey Miracle Hair Mask | Dry, rough hair after the cleanse | Deep-conditioning step | $19.99 |
Qhemet: the smartest first move
Qhemet Moringa Tree Conditioning Ghee specifically gives directions for using Moringa Tree Conditioning Ghee to take down twists and braids: smooth it down the section, let it sit briefly, then unravel from the bottom upward.
That is exactly the energy we want. Lubricate first. Manipulate second. Breathe.
Kinky-Curly: when the shed hair needs help sliding out
Once the braids are down and the hair is wet, Kinky-Curly Knot Today gives us the slip to work through accumulated shed hair in small sections.
Do not shampoo a heavily tangled takedown and hope the water sorts it out. Matted shed hair can tighten once we start scrubbing.
tgin: when the hair feels like it has been away at camp
After cleansing, tgin Honey Miracle Hair Mask brings a richer conditioning step. tgin recommends working it through damp hair and detangling before processing.
This is also the point where we resist the urge to install the next protective style immediately. Let the hair be hair for a minute.
Braid takedown is not a speed contest. The slower, slipperier route usually leaves more of our hair attached. Be easy. We love you!
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