Removing Your Braids

Many people often cause severe damage to their hair while attempting to take out their braids. It is normal to experience shedding while removing your braids, keep in mind that your hair has not been combed or brushed for a significant period of time and hair that normally sheds, remains in the braid. Therefore, it's important to be careful comb out all knots out of your hair before washing or relaxing the hair.

To start removing your braids. First reduce the length of the braid by cutting the hair extension to the length of your natural hair, this will make your work easier and faster. Most removing sprays work well with human hair, or simply use some leave-in conditioner to soften the braids. Divide your braids in several sections and work each section individually until you have successfully removed all the braids.
Be sure to hold the hair close to the scalp with one hand and beginning at the ends, GENTLY comb your hair with the other. Continue to undo, spray and comb the hair until the first section is complete and then move onto the next.

Depending on the size of your braids and how long you have worn your braids, you may have knots in your hair (this often happens when the braids are been worn for a long time and have not been washed, conditioned and oiled). It is VERY IMPORTANT to comb all knots and tangles out before shampooing or relaxing the hair. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your hair.


Removing your braids yourself can be frustrating, very often you will get tired and impatient. It is best to have your stylist remove your braids if you have micro braids to avoid damage to your hair.