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I love my curls!

But there are days when I really dont feel like styling my hair.

When I want to wake up with my hairdoneI know I can rock theprotective styleforup to six weeks.

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How often should someone with knotless braids wash their hair?

Our hair does best when our natural oils can surface, Nesbit tells Well+Good.

But, that doesnt mean scalp health isnt important.

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Shampooing your hair on week four or five will work wonders, she states.

Whats the best way for someone with knotless braids to protect their hair between washes?

Tip: Playing a series of podcasts helps to pass the time.

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One lather is usually good enough for me.

Melanin Haircare is owned by Taffeta White and co-founded with influencerWhitney White.

Briogeo is owned byNancy Twine.

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To start off, I replenish my scalp with The Alpha Multi-Vitamin Scalp Nourishing Growth Oil by Mane Choice.

The non-greasy sweet-almond- and castor-rich oil leaves my scalp feeling soothed after using a deep-cleaning shampoo.

Mane Choice was created byCourtney Adeleyewho is still active in the brands continued growth asfounder.

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In, or out of knotless braids, I adore the Hair Oil Everyday Gloss by Bread Beauty Supply.

Bread Beauty Supply is owned byMaeva Heim.

I like to section my braids in half, to then spritz one side at a time.

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The Doux is owned byMaya Smith.

Ill let you catch your breath.

Okay, heres how I use Patterns Strong Hold Gel.

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I take a small amountabout a few fingers worthand run it over the ends of my braids.

Pattern is owned byTracee Elis Ross.

And voila, wash-day, done!

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Sunday II Sunday is owned byKeenan Beasley.

Personally, my wallet prefers satin.

I split my hair in two, with a group of braids over each shoulder.

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Then I drape the wrap on top.

Next I cover each group of braids with the satin.

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