So you want to save time during your braid appointment, and you’ve taken on the immense responsibility of preparing your hair before receiving braids at Swella! Swella appreciates the time you save her, so she’s rewarding you with tips from a Swella Stylist Expert! You can take several steps to prepare your natural hair for braids.

Here are our best-in-class tips. Take these seriously. It makes all the difference. 

1. Wash and condition your hair: Wash your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to remove dirt and product build-up and to nourish and moisturize your hair.
2. Detangle your hair: Use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to gently detangle your hair, starting at the ends and working your way up to the roots.
3. Moisturize your hair: Apply a leave-in conditioner or a moisturizing product after washing and detangling. This will help to keep your hair hydrated and prevent it from becoming dry and brittle.
4. Dry and stretch your hair: Section your wet hair into six to eight sections and braid it to allow it to air dry. Once the sections are dry, unbraid each section and use a hair dryer on a low heat setting to complete drying. *For best results, do not add any additional products to hair after the blow-dry is complete.

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