If your braids are old and you’re wondering how to refresh knotless braids and make them look new again, this is for you.
As great as braids can be, there comes a point where they start to look a little old, but who wants to take them out right away after spending hours in a chair or forking over a hefty amount of money? Nobody.
Continue reading for advice on how to keep your hair looking unapologetically fly in knotless braids.
How to Refresh Knotless Braids?
After doing knotless braids, it is also important to refresh them.
Here are three ways to refresh your knotless braids.
Method 1
With this technique, you’ll begin by shampooing and washing your knotless braids with water.
Instead of washing your hair, you could use an apple cider vinegar rinse. Getting rid of buildup on the scalp and dandruff are both benefits.
You should be thorough while also being kind, depending on how old your braids are. The goal is to clean the scalp and get rid of build up and dirt, not undo the parts.
Use a leave-in conditioner after washing your hair. Apply it evenly all over your scalp, then give it a few minutes to sit.
Before beginning the retwisting process, apply scalp oil to your scalp.
You should use shine n jam and apply it to each section of your individually braided hair before retwisting it.
Your old Knotless braids will look brand-new again using this technique because of the retwisting step.
When all the parts of your individually braided product have been retwisted, boil some water in a kettle, transfer the hot water to a container or small basin, and submerge your braids in the hot water.
Even though it seems strange, you can also choose to dip the braids directly into the hot water in the kettle.
After dipping your braids in hot water for 2 to 5 minutes, wring out the water using a towel, air dry your braids, apply mousse all over your head and use edge control to lay your edges.
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Method 2
Getting a refresh from your stylist is the second method, which is fairly straightforward.
Your stylist will typically undo the front and/or back of your head and braid a fresh set of Knotless braids.
The next step involves dipping your braids in hot water, applying mousse to give them shine, and using edge control to lay your edges.
Depending on your stylist, the cost will change.
Method 3
The third method of freshening Knotless braids is pretty genius.
If you enjoy a good challenge, try it yourself if you don’t mind paying a stylist to do it for you.
This technique involves applying shine n jam to the hair that has already been cleaned (using method 1) and gently combing it upward to the point where the braid begins.
This will guarantee that any extra hair used to make the braids will be used in the process.
You get a good hold using the shine n jam.
The braid is then looped twice back into the section with the help of a crotchet needle.
Each individually braided section goes through the same procedure.
The braids are given a final polish by being dipped in hot, kettle-boiled water. Mousse is then used to give the braids shine and control any flyaways, and edge control is used to lay your edges.
Final Words: How to Refresh Knotless Braids
Maintaining your hair underneath your braids is a must! If you’re not actually providing protection, then what use is it to call it a protective style?
You can officially say that you know how to maintain and refresh your knotless braids after a few weeks!
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Also Read: What Are Peekaboo Knotless Braids?
FAQs
How to Maintain Knotless Braids at Night?
To prevent frizz and breakage, wrap box braids and cornrows in a silk or satin scarf.
How Often Should You Get Knotless Braids Redone?
Knotless box braids last for between two to three months with salon maintenance.
How Long Do Knotless Braids Last?
Knotless braids for natural hair can last up to three months, but how long your knotless braids will last depends on a few things: your hair texture and hair porosity, how you take care of them, and how large the braids are.
