Knotless Braids

[oneastrocurlie]

I just took mine down after 7 weeks. I'm sitting under the dryer now with pre-poo. What did ya'll use to detangle your knots after take down?

Same diy spritz I used to moisturize my braids made up of water, rose water, aloe Vera juice and tea tree oil. I took down a few braids. Sprayed that through the section and detangled with my fingers first then a wide tooth comb. I kept my hair in sections as I went.

Once a finished getting them all out I detangled again with water and a little bit of conditioner. Did my regular wash day routine from there. Shampoo, DC, etc.

 

[keranikki]

Is it the braider's technique maybe?? I feel you on not wanting to go smaller.

It is the braider's technique. I realized this as I was taking my braids out. Some braids were frizzy, while others were slipping. The braider I want to try charges $395 for smedium braids. Even though it's a full service shop (includes wash and condition), I don't want to pay that much. I don't know it the price point is worth it.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

It is the braider's technique. I realized this as I was taking my braids out. Some braids were frizzy, while others were slipping. The braider I want to try charges $395 for smedium braids. Even though it's a full service shop (includes wash and condition), I don't want to pay that much. I don't know it the price point is worth it.

Yyeaahhh. Nah.

 

[Rocky91]

If you’re into DIY, this crochet version does me well. I’m on my third set since March. I leave them in for about 4-6 weeks and don’t bother to wash with them in.

DIY Crochet Knotless Braids

 

[yaya24]

Just booked a Jan 26th appointment for knottless braids.

I loved them when I had them last Summer.. this time going larger on size (posting a photo for size reference). Plan on keeping them in for 6 weeks.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

Just booked a Jan 26th appointment for knottless braids.

I loved them when I had them last Summer.. this time going larger on size (posting a photo for size reference). Plan on keeping them in for 6 weeks.

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I like the size of these.

 

[yaya24]

I got my first set for 2021 done last week.

It took her less than 4 hours because they are medium in size vs the small ones I got last summer.

I decided to try some color since I've never gone light.. ever..
and we are in the middle of a pandemic so best time to experiment. I love them.


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This is my second time getting knotless braids. They are so light and pain/tension- free.
My plan is to keep them in for 7 weeks. Take them out, give my hair a break and TLC for a month or two and get them again.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I got my first set for 2021 done last week.

It took her less than 4 hours because they are medium in size vs the small ones I got last summer.

I decided to try some color since I've never gone light.. ever..
and we are in the middle of a pandemic so best time to experiment. I love them.

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click photo to enlarge

This is my second time getting knotless braids. They are so light and pain/tension- free.
My plan is to keep them in for 7 weeks. Take them out, give my hair a break and TLC for a month or two and get them again.

Very cute!