Yep, I take MSM and there was a period when I hadn't taken it for about 5 weeks and my hair became a lot coarser and harder to comb. The MSM makes your hair a lot silkier and softer from my personal observations of my hair. You need to use it continuously though.
I think the brand also matters. You're better off using the powder, which you can mix with fruit juice. MSM is also odour free and tasteless so you won't have any problems with it.
PS:
Just saw your pics and your hair looks nice.
I hate it when I just take out my braids too, so much breakage I could scream and this is despitew keeping them moisturised and everything