Lightly mist your scalp with rosewater or an aloe-based hydration spray. Avoid heavy mineral greases that build up at the roots.

• Spritz 1–2 times daily, focusing on exposed parts and the nape.
• Gently pat with clean fingertips to distribute moisture.

Apply an alcohol-free edge control or lightweight castor oil with gentle fingertip pressure. Never pull baby hairs tightly into high buns.

During the first 48 hours, pat rather than scratch if you feel itching. Dab diluted tea tree or peppermint oil directly onto sensitive sections.

Always tuck all braids into an extra-long satin or silk bonnet before sleep. Friction against cotton pillowcases causes frizz and strips moisture.

• Keep a satin pillowcase on your bed as an effortless backup.

Gather braids loosely at the top of your head or in a low ponytail using a jumbo silk scrunchie to relieve neck tension overnight.

Cleanse along your parts using witch hazel or diluted clarifying scalp rinse applied with a cotton pad or microfiber cloth.

• Focus entirely on the scalp; avoid soaking the full length of synthetic hair.

Apply a generous pump of foaming wrap mousse down the braids to eliminate stray flyaways, wrap with a silk headscarf for 15 minutes, and allow to air dry.

Allocate a quiet 2–3 hour window. Cut only well below where your natural hair ends, or unravel without scissors entirely.

Gently slide synthetic hair out. Use fingers and a wide-tooth comb with a high-slip oil to detangle shed roots thoroughly BEFORE adding water.

You naturally shed 50–100 hairs per day. After 4–6 weeks in braids, seeing a substantial clump of shed hair during detangling is completely normal.