Great question.
I'm in your same boat, so I'll be watching replies.
In the meantime, I've switched over to twist outs. They take much less time than braid outs, and they stay more elongated and moisturized than my wash and go's.
If ever dry, I can spritz and retwist. Instant moisture.
I install just 12 twists in my entire head, then after takedown separate each piece just once.
I add a little more body and fluff it a bit as the days go on. I chunky twist at night under a loc sock -looking thing from Walgreens. Three fast twists on each half of my head.
Easy.
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