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• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: How to make a leave-in moisturizer
• Part 2 of 3: How to use a leave-in moisturizer
• Part 3 of 3: Deep Action Conditioner

At first glance, it may seem that pigtails do not require special care. But to keep your braids looking healthy and smooth, they need to be moisturized regularly. Apply moisturizer and secure braids to protect hair. Moisturize your braids after shampooing, or at least two to three times a week. Over time, this will become a habit.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: How to make a leave-in moisturizer

1. 1 Choose a hair conditioner. Choose a leave-in hair conditioner that's lighter than rinse-off. Conditioner should moisturize your hair, make it smoother and healthier. Find the conditioner that works best for your hair (dry, colored hair, curly hair, etc.).
   • If you have synthetic hair, use a protein conditioner. This will strengthen your natural hair.
2. 2 Collect everything you need. Quickly mix a light moisturizer with the ingredients you most likely already have. Use the conditioner you normally use. It will not be difficult for you to apply this mixture to your hair every day. Here's what you need:
   • Spray
   • Tablespoon
   • Beaker
   • Hair conditioner
   • Water
   • Glycerol
3. 3 Add conditioner and water to spray bottle. Add 120 ml of conditioner to a spray bottle. Add 45 ml of water and screw the cap back on. Shake the mixture until the water is completely mixed with the conditioner.
   • The water allows the conditioner to be thinned enough to spray onto the braids.
4. 4 Add glycerin. Unscrew the spray cap and add 30 ml of 100% pure glycerin to the diluted conditioner. Screw the cap back on and shake the bottle until the mixture is smooth.
   • Glycerin will keep your hair from curling and keep it hydrated.

Part 2 of 3: How to use a leave-in moisturizer

1. 1 Spray your braids with moisturizer. Collect the braids from the back of the head to the sides of the face. Spray diluted hair conditioner on the braids closest to your face.
   • If you have synthetic braids, try to spray the mixture as close to your scalp as possible. Otherwise, spray the humidifier all over the braid.
2. 2 Rub the moisturizer into your braids. With one hand, grab a few braids at the base. Without letting go of the braids, run your hand over them. Use your other hand to apply moisturizer to your braids. Continue to smooth the braids with your hands until the moisturizer is completely absorbed.
   • Avoid rubbing moisturizer into braids to avoid split ends and damage your hair.
3. 3 Moisten the rest of the braids. Continue to spray and massage the moisturizer into the braid tufts. Don't forget to moisturize the hard-to-reach braids at the back of your head.
   • Make sure the ends of the braids are sufficiently dampened as they dry out the fastest. Moistening the ends will allow the braids to last longer.
4. 4 Moisten the middle and base of the braids. Once the bases and ends of the braids are moisturized, spray into the middle of the braids. Run your hands over the braids so that the ends are well moistened.
   • Be sure to spray moisturizer on the ends of your braids if you have natural hair. Unhydrated hair is more prone to split ends.
5. 5 Secure the braids. Place a drop of organic oil (coconut or almond oil, for example) into the palm of your hand. Rub with both hands and gather some of the braids next to the scalp. While holding the braids, run your hand over them. Use your other hand to rub moisturizer into your braids at this time.
   • Add more oil and repeat the same procedure with other braids. This process should prevent split ends from occurring.
   • Moisturize and seal your braids at least once or twice a week.

Part 3 of 3: Deep Action Conditioner

1. 1 Choose a deep-acting conditioner. Find a mild oil like coconut oil, jojoba oil, castor oil, or almond oil. Choose an oil that has not been blended with cheap oils (such as mineral oil). The soft oil is much better absorbed into the scalp and hair.
   • Try not to use a thick or thick conditioner that will just sit on your hair. Reusing thick conditioner will cause it to build up on the braids.
2. 2 Apply conditioner to your hair. Pour the oil into a spray bottle so it can be quickly squeezed directly onto your scalp. This way, nothing prevents you from rubbing the oil into your scalp and the ends of your braids. If you're worried about putting too much oil on your braids, put a little oil in your palm, rub it with your hands and massage it into your scalp.
   • If you have curly hair, use a deep conditioner about once a week or every few weeks.
   • Be sure to rub the oil into the ends of your braids.
3. 3 Roll up your braids. Collect the braids into a protective hairstyle. Gather the braids into a bun and secure them at the top of the head. If you have short braids, try tying them at the back of your head or at the sides of your head. Cover your head with a plastic cap so that the braids are underneath.
   • If you don't have a plastic cap, try securing the braids with plastic wrap. Short pigtails will greatly facilitate your task.
4. 4 Let the conditioner dry. Blow dry your hair for 20 minutes to absorb the oil better. Wait another 10 minutes for the braids to dry. To help the oil absorb even better, keep the cap on your hair for an hour after using the hair dryer.
   • Do not heat your hair for more than 30 minutes, as this will cause it to stop absorbing oil.
5. 5 Rinse off the conditioner and let the braids dry. Take off your hat and loosen your braids. Spray some regular leave-in conditioner on your braids and scalp. This will retain moisture after deep conditioning. Rinse your braids and head with clean water. Then let them dry on their own.
   • It's okay if you leave some conditioner in your hair after rinsing. This will give the braids a little extra moisture.