There is a YT video from a member on here....WestNDNBeauty.....and she shows how she preserves braidouts. This method has been a lifesaver for me when I rock a twistout....pineappling, putting a bonnet on, NONE of that ever works for me, but the method she uses with a scarf is great. Lemme find it....
HERE it is!!
http://www.youtube.com/user/wwestNDNbeautyy#p/u/34/BS3hBqmZeak
Hopefully this will help you when you duplicate your gorgeous results.