Braid outs: do they make your ends look scraggly when you do it?
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Lilmama1011
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I think it makes it look scraggly and eventually it makes it scraggly especially if you doing tight braids
Bun Mistress
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I used to use a satin covered roller for the end and leave them unbraided but this seems to cause more tangles at my ends. I now use the satin scarf method (5 months strong now).
I have never had issues with my ends thinning with a braid out (I have been doing them for 2 years or so, before then I did twist outs 99% of the time. Don't forget to seal the ends daily. When I do get breakage its because I have forgotten to seal on my non wash days.
I have never had issues with my ends thinning with a braid out (I have been doing them for 2 years or so, before then I did twist outs 99% of the time. Don't forget to seal the ends daily. When I do get breakage its because I have forgotten to seal on my non wash days.
Kn0ttyByNatur3
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Bump! Good info, ladies.
chrisanddonniesmommy
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Well, since I'm still transitioning, I'm dealing with my relaxed ends. However, my natural hair is quite thick and curly when I'm doing braid outs/twist outs.
I must resist the urge to cut the ends now!
I must resist the urge to cut the ends now!
kandiekj100
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-PYT said:
Co-sign on this. Also twirl the very end it and spritz with water to curling of the ends even more.
godsflowerrr
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Using a perm rod or curling the end and securing with a bobbie pin works like a charm for me. I also moisturize and seal my ends before setting.
BlackMasterPiece
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I used to have this issue then I finally gave the perm rods on the ends trick a try and it solved the issue completely for me. I detangle, braid tightly then for the last 3inches I do heavy sealing with like castor oil or a butter, roll the perm rod neatly and my ends are nice and stretched for the duration of the style. You can also use flexi rods and get a similar result, but now I'm head over heels for bantu knot outs, now thats some serious stretch for a hair type like mine.
ResultsMayVary
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co-signing with everyone else. 
flexirods, rollers, etc.. is the way to go.
If I get lazy and don't roll the ends it always results in stringy ends.
flexirods, rollers, etc.. is the way to go. If I get lazy and don't roll the ends it always results in stringy ends.
Dposh167
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I haven't had raggedy ends since i've used the Braid out/Satin Scarf method
http://youtu.be/EuvxTXRCHrc
http://youtu.be/EuvxTXRCHrc
BookGal84
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chrisanddonniesmommy
I'm right with you on this. So, how long are you planning to transition? It's only been 18 months for me and I'm already getting antsy.
Rocky91
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they don't make my ends scraggly, but i just like the look of using some type of roller on the end better. permrods, flexirods, etc.
unless it's on blowdried hair, then i like just leaving the ends.
i recommend adding a bit of a heavy oil or serum on your ends to make em feel good. castor oil is great!
unless it's on blowdried hair, then i like just leaving the ends.
i recommend adding a bit of a heavy oil or serum on your ends to make em feel good. castor oil is great!
chrisanddonniesmommy
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I figure about three years and that's it. I'm already just about 22 months. Sometimes I feel I'm done; but, then I'll see some women going still going strong and so I keep it going
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thecurlycamshow
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I used to braid my hair all the way down but my ends never came out right. I twist the hair the last 1/2 to 1 inch from the ends and I don't use too much product. I used Tresemme Naturals and my shea mix for my last braidout and it turned out very nice 
Twists ruin my hair. It's braids or nothing for me. I braid all the way down and make sure the ends are wet and they curl on their own. The size of the curl depends on how large the braids are.
I like to cowash braids then undo them once they're dry. It's mire defined and curly that way.
I like to cowash braids then undo them once they're dry. It's mire defined and curly that way.
Ariana4000
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Try the satin braid out.
It's funny because I trim about a centimeter or more every two weeks. Seems like either my ends are just naturally fragile (since I trim often with a new pair of sheers) and moisturize/seal 1-2x daily.
Sounds like what's making the ends smooth is the satin rollers or perm rods. Should be worth a try!
Sounds like what's making the ends smooth is the satin rollers or perm rods. Should be worth a try!
kinkycurlygurl
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co-signing with everyone else.
If I get lazy and don't roll the ends it always results in stringy ends.
Your braid-out in the pics is glorious!
Yes OP definitely try the satin scarf method. I've been using it for over a year now and it prevents my ends from being tangled and gives a very uniform look. You also don't need to do as many braids to get good definition. Let's know if you try it. I think you'll find you like it
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