Looking after it at home

Cover your hair with a satin scarf or bonnet, or sleep on a satin pillowcase, to cut down on friction.

Wash as often as your scalp and style need, not on a schedule. Condition first, then detangle in sections while the hair is wet and slippery.

Start at the ends with a wide-tooth comb or your fingers and work up. Re-wet a section before you force a knot.

Keep it dry to keep it straight. Water, steam and humidity bring your pattern back, so wrap it at night and pin it up for showers.

Let twists dry all the way through before you take them down. Separate with a little oil on your fingers, then leave it alone once it's set.

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