Your daughter has been rocking her Crochet Braids for about 4 weeks and it is now time for them to be taken out. The technique for uninstalling Crochet Braids is easy, however, the process must be done carefully to prevent cutting or damaging your child’s natural hair.
Before you get started here is a list of tools that you will need to remove the crochet braid hair successfully.
Tools
Scissors to cut the crochet braids out of the hair.
Spray bottle filled with water
Rat Tail Comb
Wide Tooth Comb
Trash can (to discard excess hair)
Crochet Braid Removal
Steps for removing Crochet Braids successfully without cutting your child’s natural hair.
- Open the hair and locate Cornrows.
- Take scissors and carefully cut Crochet Braid hair close to a knot.
- Detach Crochet Braids from Cornrows.
- Continue this process until all hair is removed.
After Care
Toss the used Crochet Braid hair into the trash.
Get your spray bottle and mist the cornrows with water from root to ends.
While the hair is wet, begin using the rat tail comb to take down the cornrows.
Once the cornrows are taken out, use your wide tooth comb to detangle the hair.
It is best to detangle all loose hair before shampooing. Preventing hair from matting and taking hours to comb out.
I can’t stress enough the importance of using a good shampoo to clean scalp and hair. When it comes to hair products, I encourage you to choose whichever products that work well for your family. However, I would suggest the use of sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. I also encourage the use of deep moisturizing products, especially a deep moisturizing conditioner.
About Protein Treatments
Sometimes after wearing protective hairstyles, the hair may need extra attention in the strength department. Protein Treatments are designed to strengthen, rejuvenate and reconditions the hair. Protein Treatments are recommended to be applied to hair every 6 to 8 weeks. There are plenty of Protein Treatment Conditioners on the market, prices range between $6 to $30.
Crochet Braids are a great protective style but only IF you take care of them before, during and after you install them. Remember that “After Care” is just as important as what you do while you are wearing this hair. Taking care of the the hair while your braids are installed is a process that will keep your hair healthy and strong for your next installation.
In case you missed it: Everything You Need To Know About Crochet Braiding Parts 1 & 2.
Everything You Need To Know About Crochet Braids – Part 1: Style Options
Everything You Need To Know About Crochet Braids Part Two: 3 Tips To Help Maintain Crochet Braids
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