It goes without saying that goddess braids are the Beyonce of all protective styles. Whether worn long or short, this style lives up to its name and will have you feeling like a goddess. But let’s be real: with the frizzing and tangling of the curls, keeping your goddess braids looking flawless and fresh needs a little TLC. Here are three ways to refresh and maintain your goddess braids.
What are goddess braids?
Goddess braids are also called boho or mermaid braids, which refer to the style when curly strands are added to the hair's mids or ends. The curly hair can be added to all the braids or only some, depending on how voluminous you want your hair to look. This results in a bohemian style that creates a whimsical look.
Here’s how to keep those curls looking bouncy and fresh:
Add moisture to the curls
As flawless as this style may look, the curls can get dry and frizzy over time, which can lead to your hairstyle looking dull. To add life to the curls, use a curl cream or hair mousse to define them without weighing them down.
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Refresh with water and product
Another way to revive and moisturise the curls is to spritz them with water then apply a small amount of curl cream or mousse afterwards.
Pro tip: In a spritz bottle, add a mixture of water and conditioner or water and fabric softener.
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Protect at night to prevent tangling
Before bed, loosely twist the curls and cover them with a silk or satin bonnet or head scarf. This helps prevent frizz and tangling while you sleep. In a TikTok video, @__sheabutterbaby shares how she prepares her goddess braids for bed.
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