If you want to avoid the mess of getting your entire head wet, you can use a spray bottle to dampen each section of hair as you go along. [1] X Research source
Once your hair has dried, you cannot brush out your hair again. It’s important to have it parted where you want it, because brushing your hair once it is set could create frizz. [2] X Research source
Clip hair out of the way until you are ready to braid it. This will make the process much easier.
Make sure that you braid as far as you can to the tip of the strands. Whatever hair is left unbraided will remain straight. If you have a full head of tight crimped hair and stick straight ends, you may look a little funny. If you think your braids might come undone, use elastics at the end to secure them.
You can also apply a little product to a section right before you braid it. Experiment with different techniques to see which one gets you the results you want.
If you’re short on time, you can speed up the process by running a blow dryer over your braids. Just remember to apply a heat protectant spray on your hair beforehand if you are going to be doing this.
If there are a few damp spots, you can wait a bit longer or use your hair dryer to remove the final bits of moisture.
Play around with different hairstyles. Throwing a headband onto crimped hair can look super cute, and crimped hair can also create a beautiful, voluminous ponytail. Get creative!
