Maintenance Instructions For Protective Styles
Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp!
1. Moisturize Your Scalp
While your natural hair is styled, you’ll still want to keep your scalp moisturized and healthy. Braid sprays are the perfect alternative for moisture on the go. Formulated with hydrating oils and conditioners, braid sprays give lightweight moisture and extra shine to your braids.
2. Wash Day
To get rid of product buildup, I recommend washing your style at around the three-week mark (wash them sooner and more often if you workout or swim). If you want to maintain the integrity of your style, I recommend a natural based rinse with water, apple cider vinegar and tea tree or lavender oil extract (you may purchase in my salon). Another tip is mixing a quarter sized amount of shampoo with water in a spray bottle and massaging thoroughly in to your scalp, after which rinsing & applying a water based leave-in conditioner on your scalp and braids to rehydrate your hair.
3. Night Care Routine
Before you go to bed, it’s best to wrap your style in a silk scarf, bonnet or braid scarf! You can also use a silk or satin pillowcase to achieve the same results.
4. Avoid Over-styling
The constant wear and tear can easily lead to looser braids/twists/locs and a faster takeout time. This tension can also affect your natural hair and even lead to shedding and hair loss from too much pulling
5. Book A Touch-Up
If all else fails and your style is looking fuzzier than you’d like before the eight weeks are up, you can always book a touch up. A touch-up is recommended at your 3-4 week mark.
6. The Take Down Process
When taking down any protective style it’s important to loosen or remove the build-up as much as possible before combing out your hair. Loosen build-up by adding moisture to your scalp and hair. You should expect to comb out several shed hair strands as your hair naturally sheds strands daily. 6-8 (or 10-12 with locs) weeks of shed hair will look daunting but do not confuse this with hair loss. Comb out your hair right after removing your protective styles BEFORE washing to avoid hair matting. A two week break with a deep condition and trim is recommended between re-installing a protective style.
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Braid Care Guide
H U M A N H A I R B R A I D S
I- S C A L P C A R E Cécred Scalp Refreshing Spray
Keeps scalp clean, removes build-up & stays balanced between washes
HOW→ Apply along parts & scalp as needed
B E T W E E N W A S H E S
2 - H Y D R A T I O N RaiStyles Scalp & Braid Refresh Mist
Lightweight moisture for scalp + hair, no build-up
How → Mist over parts & braids 2–3× a week. Also refreshes loose hair ends.
How → Mist over parts & braids 2–3× a week. Also refreshes loose hair ends.
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3- F L U F F + V O L U M E Ecoed Detangler Brush
Opens curls, adds softness & that full boho look
Dry → Separates & adds volume
Damp → Softens & defines Always start from ends, work up gently
Dry → Separates & adds volume
Damp → Softens & defines Always start from ends, work up gently
A S N E E D E D
4- D E F I N I T I O N
Cécred Wrap & Set Foam
Brings curls back to life — soft hold, not stiff
How → Small amount on mid-lengths to ends.
Scrunch → let dry → separate.
How → Small amount on mid-lengths to ends.
Scrunch → let dry → separate.
A S N E E D E D
5- S H I N E + F I N I S H
Cécred Restoring Hair & Edge Drops
Adds shine, softness & that "healthy" look
How → A few drops over curls, braids & scalp as needed
How → A few drops over curls, braids & scalp as needed
L A S T S T E P
6- S O F T N E S S
Cécred Detangling Spray
Maintains softness & slip during wear
How → Light mist on loose ends for added slip & softness
How → Light mist on loose ends for added slip & softness
D A I L Y
I- F I R S T S H A M P O O
Cécred Detoxifying Shampoo
Deep cleans the scalp & removes build-up from products
and the environment
How → Apply to scalp, massage gently, rinse thoroughly. Focus on the roots.
How → Apply to scalp, massage gently, rinse thoroughly. Focus on the roots.
W A S H D A Y
2- S E C O N D S H A M P O O
Cécred Hydrating Shampoo
Cleanses while restoring moisture back into the hair after
the detox wash
How → Apply, lather gently through lengths, rinse well
W A S H D A Y
3- D E E P C O N D I T I O N
Cécred Moisturizing Deep Conditioner
Replenishes moisture & keeps hair soft, strong &
manageable
How → Apply from mid-lengths to ends. Leave 10–30 min (use heat for deeper penetration). Rinse.
How → Apply from mid-lengths to ends. Leave 10–30 min (use heat for deeper penetration). Rinse.
W A S H D A Y
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