Care & FAQ

How to prepare, wash and sleep — everything you need before and after braiding.

Washing braided hair

  1. You can — and should — wash braided hair. Roughly once a week is a good guide, more or less often depending on your scalp.
  2. Use a special thin, foaming shampoo with a pump: regular thick shampoos get stuck at the base of the braids.
  3. Apply the foam to your scalp, massage gently with your fingertips and rinse with plenty of water.
  4. Keep your head upright — don't tip a heavy wet set forward.
  5. Gently squeeze out the water, then let it air-dry or use a cool or mildly warm dryer, especially at the roots.
  6. Never go to sleep with wet hair.
  7. After the sea or pool, rinse your scalp and hair with fresh water to remove salt and chlorine.

Sleep and everyday

  1. With braids and dreads you can sleep with them loose or tied up — whatever feels comfortable.
  2. For curly styles, plait them into one or two loose braids at night or wear a silk or satin cap to reduce friction and tangling.
  3. Gently separate the curls regularly while you wear them.

Sets after removal

  1. Always wash the set after removal.
  2. Braids and dreads can be hand-washed; sets built for it can go in the machine on a delicate cycle, max 40 °C, low spin. Fragile decorations — by hand only.
  3. Wash curls by hand only so they don't tangle.
  4. Dry the set completely after washing.
  5. Store it somewhere dry and airy, not in sealed plastic — ideally in a kraft paper bag or hanging, without creasing.
  6. If the curls are badly tangled or the set has lost its shape, bring it to the studio for professional maintenance.

Natural dreads

  1. How often to wash and maintain depends on the age of your dreads, your scalp and lifestyle — sport, sea, helmet.
  2. Wash with a special shampoo that rinses out completely, and dry the roots and lengths thoroughly. Never sleep with wet dreads.
  3. Separate dreads at the roots regularly so they don't merge, and keep up the roots with the technique your artist recommended.
  4. Maintenance roughly every 1–6 months — more often in the first year while the dreads are forming.

Before your visit

  1. Wash your hair with your usual shampoo before the visit.
  2. Skip conditioner, masks, oils, leave-in products and styling afterwards.
  3. For most styles you can come with damp hair — the artists work with water or gel anyway.
  4. For new natural dreads your hair must be completely dry.

FAQ

Will it damage my hair?

It depends on choosing the right style, skilled attaching, following the wear guidelines and careful removal. No one can guarantee zero damage, but we do everything to keep the risk minimal.

Does braiding hurt?

Attaching braids, dreads and curls shouldn't hurt. Some discomfort is possible during crochet maintenance of natural dreads. Tell your artist straight away if anything hurts or feels too tight.

Can I swim?

Yes, the styles are made for an active holiday, the sea and the pool. Rinse with fresh water and dry after swimming.

Is a set heavy to wear?

We make lightweight sets, but everyone's sensitivity differs. We choose the weight and volume based on your hair and wishes.