Maintaining
Your
Braided
Style!

Heavenly Hair Care Instructions for Braids
 

1. Cleanse & Prep with Purpose 🚿

• Start fresh: Wash the scalp and braid base using our vegan, sulfate‑free cleansing shampoo and rinse conditioner, removing build‑up without stripping natural oils.

• Gentle handling: Employ soft, friction‑free movements to prevent breakage and friction-related damage.

• Deep condition for resilience: Follow with a rich, hydrating deep conditioner—locking in moisture to support elasticity and strand strength for your installed style.

 

2. Sustain Hydration & Strands

• Moisturize strategically: Use our leave‑in conditioner and scalp‑calming oils regularly, especially after washes, to seal moisture and soften your scalp.

• Keep extensions light and protected: If your style includes extensions like knotless or boho braids, our lightweight leave-ins minimize tension and fly‑aways, while preserving a natural flow.

 

3. Nightly Rituals for Longevity 🌙

• Silk or satin care: Wrap your braids nightly in a silk or satin scarf or bonnet to reduce friction, frizz, and breakage.

• Flyaway control: Apply a thin line of lightweight gel along your parting and hairline before wrapping to maintain sleek, defined edges.

 

4. Scalp Care That Sustains Growth

• Scalp cleansing: Dilute shampoo with water and gently cleanse your exposed scalp throughout your wear duration to avoid buildup and irritation—even while braids are installed.

• Hydrating massage: After washing, massage in our PHENOMenal Hair Growth Oil—this stimulates circulation, soothes the scalp, and delivers botanical nutrients for optimal growth.

 

5. Takedown & Transition

• Plan your take‑down: Leave styles in for 2–8 weeks depending on hair condition, hair type, and tolerance—longer wear increases risk of matting, tension, or buildup.

• Detangle gently: Once removed, cleanse and deep condition again, and gently detangle using your preferred brush or comb—start from ends and carefully work upward.

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Why It Works: Our Proven Approach

• Protective craftsmanship: Our braids and crochet installs are designed to minimize scalp tension, prevent breakage, and extend style longevity using HEAVENLY tHAIRapy® Premium pre‑stretched Braiding hair.

• Evidence‑based maintenance: By streamlining hydration, gentle cleansing, and silk‑based nightly care, we reduce split ends and friction while boosting retention and growth.

• Cultured and conscious beauty: All our products are consciously formulated with vegan, plant-powered ingredients for users who prioritize scalp wellness and sustainable care.

 

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Ready to elevate your braid care routine? Pair our salon services or product bundles with these expert tips to see real transformation. Your hair, your rituals—rooted in results, elevated by intuitive artistry.

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FAQs

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How soon can I Wash my Braids?

Ideally, you should wait at least 2 weeks before washing your braids for the first time.
Your Braid Styles can be washed more frequently however, it’s not recommended since this can stress the hair. When hair follicles become over- stressed, you’ll see dryness and maybe even hair thinning. 
Washing a braid style is essential to maintaining healthy hair and scalp as it removes build up, sweat, dirt, dandruff, dead skin cells, and bacteria, allowing your scalp to breathe. If you have an oily scalp, consider washing your style once a week. If you have a dry scalp, wait 2-3 weeks before washing/ rewashing your braid style.

 

How do I Wash my Braids?

Before applying Braider’s Cleanse Shampoo, squeeze foam onto fingertips to activate the suds. This will make it easier to apply to your scalp. Lightly Massage the scalp through the parts with your fingertips to release any dirt or product buildup. Rinse thoroughly.

Washing helps alleviate day-to-day itchiness and relieves stress. Washing braid styles properly and rinsing the shampoo out of your hair and scalp shouldn’t be a lengthy process. Which is why Braider’s Cleanse Shampoo is formulated with no Sulfates used, therefore the lather is intended to be mild in form.

After Washing what do I do?

 

Conditioning your hair post-wash is just as important as the Wash itself! It’s crucial to Condition your hair to Rehydrate your luscious locks. Using Wine Rinse Conditioner, a low lather Conditioner, you replenish, remoisturize and provides the softness your protective style needs. 
Allow your hair to dry naturally or sit under a low heat dryer to assist in the process of drying. Let it air dry or loosely wrap a large microfiber towel to soak up excess moisture.
If your box braids aren’t dried properly, mildew can form overnight creating bacteria leading to odor. To avoid funky box braids smells, drying your hair thoroughly is a must!  Giving your braids enough time to air-dry is crucial to preventing any mildew or smell from forming.
Following your Wash and Conditioning routine,  add an additional layer of moisture with Heavenly Thairapy Phenom Serum Hair Oil or Heavenly Thairapy Phenomenal Whipple Butter Hair Cream to lock in the moisture, keeping your hair free from mildew by letting it air dry completely. 

How do I maintain my Braid style @ Bedtime?

Wear a satin bonnet/ Scarf or Durag while sleeping. This will help prevent braids from tangling and collecting lint. Use a satin or silk scarf as opposed to a cotton scarf that will absorb a large portion of the hair’s moisture and will help keep your braid style from drying out. Your edges will also remain fresher. 

What should I be doing Daily/ Every Other Day to Maintain my Braid style?

In between washes, moisturize the scalp with Heavenly Thairapy Phenom Serum Hair Oil. Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize!

 

How long can I keep my Braid Style?

 
We recommend leaving protective styles in for about 2-4 weeks on average for cornrow styles and 6-8 weeks for Individual/ Box braid styles and never push more than two months without a proper retouch if you intend to go longer.


What is a retouch?

One must periodically retouch braids around the perimeter of your style to keep them looking fresh and to keep your edges from breaking, especially for thicker, longer braids which are usually heavier. Consult with your Braid Technician. 

How do I remove my Braids?

Add Heavenly Thairapy Phenom Serum Hair Oil to the root of your braids to assist in detangling. This will allow the braid to glide through the hair. If your braids are longer than your natural hair you can cheat by cutting the bottoms but leave enough space to where your natural hair ends, keeping in mind your natural hair is now stretched and has probably grown. Simply trim the ends of the braid and use a comb to unravel the first few sections of the braid.
Do not be too alarmed if you see an adequate amount of hair loss as we shed hair daily so the weeks (or months) worth of hair in our braids will equate to a decent amount of hair fall.

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