Getting your hair braided? Get it washed and blown out first.
Braiders work faster and your braids last longer when the hair shows up clean, moisturized, and stretched. That's what a wash and blow out is for.
If you're getting braids, what you do before the appointment matters as much as the braids themselves. Showing up with clean, moisturized, blown-out hair makes the whole thing go faster and last longer.
Why prep first
Product-heavy or unwashed hair is harder to part and grip, so braiders slow down and the style doesn't sit as clean. A real wash, a deep shot of moisture, and a full blow out stretch the hair and get it ready to section. Your braider will thank you, and so will your scalp.
I do the prep, not the braids. Book the Shampoo and Blow Out, show up to your braider ready, and skip the part where you're detangling in their chair.
