Washday | Secret Of Less Tangling

February 20, 2018 Uloaku Enyingwa 5 Comments

I really do miss the times when washdays were easier. These days it comes with lots of manipulation, that leaves my hair in a tangled mess, especially as my hair grows longer and thicker.
For a while now, I’ve been making washdays less of a chore, making it easier by washing my hair in braids/twists. There are more benefits to this:

1.  I spend less time during the washing process.
2. This also helps minimize tangles caused by manipulation, giving me a better chance of retaining length.
3.  It ensures my hair is getting cleaned thoroughly as no part is being ignored. 

Depending on the length and thickness of your hair, You can braid/twist up 4 or more sections. Usually, I do 6 or more sections for my hair.

When shampooing, focus on the scalp as this is where dirt and buildup are present. After shampooing, let the water run down the length of your braids/twists to clean the length of your hair.  Squeeze each braid/twist as the shampoo is being rinsed out of your hair.

You don’t have to unravel the braids/twists after the shampoo rinse out, You can also go through your deep conditioning process while the hair is still braided/twisted up.

Tip: To prevent my hair from unraveling during the wash process, I make sure braids/twists are firm but not excessively tight.

How do you combat tangles on washdays? Let me know in the comment section below.