Taking out 3 Month old cornrows | I made a terrible mistake

So my wash day after taking out 3-4 month old braids is usually a lot easier than this. I switched it up and should have stuck to my normal way of doing things but I still brought you guys along with me.
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[@diamondmiles2760]

. I’m a natural stylist. I can tell you bout to mat tf out your hair the way you taking it down. Usually adding a bunch of product like that makes the hair stiff and when you wash it it’ll clump together and mat. You need to take one braid and detangle dry with an oil then spray with water and oil and slowly get the roots from being clumped together and do 2 or more two strand twist for each braid then shampoo your hair with the two strand twist so your hair will not shrink and mat in the shower from washing. When you leave braids in a long time you need to wash your hair separately :). Do this with most my clients who leave styles in for 3 months and their hair is flourishing .

[@lindywinthrop8260]

The night before take down, saturate the hair with oil your hair likes. Put a plastic bag or cap, scarf and le as ve it overnight. The next day start detangling. fingers only. no combs.You can also put a watery conditioner on the braids before you start detangling.

[@jenniejanine1976]

If I lived in your state I'd be coming to you for protective style help. I'm sure you have so many clients!! I've tried your method, it does work. One at a time dry oil take down, spray to soften aong the way. Perfect! Thx for the tips.🌺🌺🌺

[@nickydancy4087]

Is the oil used for slip'n glide while u are finger detangling during the take dwn?

[@phaimylouis6679]

Are you in NYC areas?

[@phaimylouis6679]

Diamond Miles are you in nyc?

[@soundreign2319]

Hair is weakest and paralyzed when it’s wet. A whole lot of unnecessary matting like what you experienced, breakage and shedding occurs when detangling hair that is wet. Detangle with oil (no conditioner) like hemp seed oil or olive oil. I started detangling with oil at the advice of my natural hair stylist and I’ve never looked back because am able to retain length, reduce breakage and avoid matting.

[@NinaDemons]

Not true water is best to detangle

[@hashtagblackwomen-ih6iu]

​@@NinaDemons maybe for ur texture it is. 4c def not.

[@NinaDemons]

@@hashtagblackwomen-ih6iu I’m definitely 4c hun

[@hashtagblackwomen-ih6iu]

@@NinaDemons i Know. Ever since natural hair took off, everyone and they mother is "4c".🤷🏾‍♀️

[@NinaDemons]

@@hashtagblackwomen-ih6iu lol but I actual 4b/4c every do wanna be curly now

[@Noa_Lynn]

As soon as you saturated your hair with water beforehand I knew that was a bad idea it was gonna mat up, I’m glad everything is ok now 🙌🏽

[@Laymybabyhair]

I feel your exact pain. When my hair got longer over the summer it took me a moment to realize I had to adjust my wash day regimen to accommodate the new length God just blessed me with lol. I now have to wash and do my hair in sections to make it easier for me to complete the routine. I can only imagine what the new adjustments will be after I take down these current braids.

[@CandaceLaNae]

For the life of me I cannot wash my hair in sections. It actually makes it harder for me. I tried doing it with my daughter as well. It's just something I don't like to do lol but yes defintely have to get used to the new length. I have braids in right now as well. lol Pray for me. I plan on taking them down this week.

[@itsLayshia]

I think this might usually be the case for longer & denser hair. I can't imagine washing my hair out and not having it overwhelmingly tangled after.

[@oridniv]

Let the prepoo and DC sit in your hair for a while before detangling, this way it's softer to handle. Coming from a long term protective styler. You have beautiful hair.

[@monicaforrest55]

God is wanting you to come to him!! He loves us. You don’t have to wonder who has your back or who loves you!! Pray this prayer and have God come into your life. Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God, that you died on the cross to rescue me from sin and death and to restore me to the Father. I choose now to turn from my sins, my self-centeredness, and every part of my life that does not please you. I choose you. I give myself to you. I receive your forgiveness and ask you to take your rightful place in my life as my Savior and Lord. Come reign in my heart, fill me with your love and your life, and help me to become a person who is truly loving-a person like you. Restore me, Jesus. Live in me. Love through me. Thank you, God. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

[@oggorgeous6332]

Girl the distress in your face said it all ! I felt that pain!! I'm glad you didnt cut your hair though . im tryna get mine that long . cuz it was the "Woo!" at the length check for me lol .

[@CandaceLaNae]

Girl I was almost in tears!! I was so mad at myself for not properly following through lol But yes that length check always does it for me. Keep growing it out boo. I believe in you lol ❤️

[@oliverizuchukwu2809]

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[@mzjeri7601]

As soon as I saw your rectangle process I said to myself " she isn't getting her roots good and will have TONS of knots after washing.. Been there😐. We all are still learning how to work w our type 4 hair, it's challenging but our hair is worth it, it's the most BEAUTIFUL hair on earth.. Ty for sharing God Bless you and stay safe MJ

[@prettyvibeschannel740]

Ends first then go up to roots I promise it helps and try washing your hair in sections since you have a lot and aloe Vera plant will have so much slip.

[@CandaceLaNae]

I start at the ends. Washing my hair in sections just doesn't work for and I have a video using aloe vera. I use that quite often. The only reason this wash day was a bad one for me is because I didn't fully detangle before getting in the shower.

[@Tai-chan.]

😭 girl!!! You scared me. Use some oil or if you're a conditioner girl along with your pre poo. The amount in your hair at the time was not enough. Keep your hair in sections from start to finish, don't let the sections get to know each other. Don't pull your fingers down the length of your hair. Hold the hair with the same hand that your finger detangling with and detangle the hair by using your thumb between your index and middle finger. Glad you didn't cut your hair💗 it's so pretty.

[@CandaceLaNae]

lol I was actually running low on my prepoo and didn't have enough conditioner. I didn't realize I was low until I started filming. I have stocked up since then lol my wash days are pretty easy this was my first bad once since I chopped my hair off 2.5 years ago.

[@gabsradience1]

These are great tips! I gotta keep those in mind myself

[@MieshaMarie]

Your hair is soo thick and pretty 🤩

[@CandaceLaNae]

Thank you!! 💞

[@ElleBoho]

Why is smaller cornrows not effective than big braids? It helps me to get more access to my scalp when oiling it and my hair has grew more longer

[@jesusisgodislove9912]

Same for me. Small cornrows & oiling tripled my growth 🤌🏽🪄

[@gabsradience1]

I'm so glad you held it all together ❤️💯girl you go because I KNOW that feeling of dispare when those tangles try to ambush you coming in all squad deep & shiz. its overwhelming

[@msAsha1017]

I went through this same thing last month, it took me forever to get the tangles and tiny knots out 🥴😩. I felt like spongebob (2 hours later...) that wash day 😂

[@CandaceLaNae]

Listen sis, I will NEVER make this mistake again lol I've washed my hair 2/3 times since this day and they have been painless. I JUST put braids back in my head. I'm leaving them in for 2 months max dassit lol

[@cindychristian1700]

You should try a lighter raking motion, like raking leaves! Start at the ends and work your way up! I use Curl Peace its a detangler preepoo and styler so you can use it after your shampoo and before! Also use smaller sections. I hope that helps!

[@Babecakes2018]

If you have expression bulk hair fed into the cornrow, it’s not so easy to take down at three months with 4c hair. The roots are sometimes so thick and it can take a good 2-3 hour to detangle. But I’m pleased that you showed the shedding. I always have a heart attack with the mount of shedding, but keep the length. Thanks for the content.

[@ob2be1]

Girrrl, so this happened to me when I was relaxed. I took my braids out, wore the braid out, then decided I would cowash it the next day while I’m the shower. My hair matted into 4 dreads. I spent hours trying to detangle before I went to the salon and had them cut it. I was left with 2 inches of new growth that I relaxed and wore into a cute pixie cut for a year lmbo

[@nthabisengsello6428]

Happened to me too, that's how I became natural😂

[@doc_ofalltrades2444]

I could never with my fine hair. I just use my fingers. Your hair is thick so you can risk this a bit but I cringe when I can’t get a a little matted blob after braids. I literally separate it piece by piece.

[@JameeWoodard]

Same with me. There is no way I feel safe going longer than 3 weeks with braids. I wish I could because right now I really don’t want to do my hair.

[@ayanaboisson4181]

I usually put oil not water to detangle

[@boricua584]

You looked like you were about to cry 😢 I felt your pain. And me thinking long hair is easier 😭

[@CandaceLaNae]

Girl I was close lol I used to make this mistake before big chopping you can believe I'm never doing it again. & ohhh nooo longer hair def isnt easier lol

[@boricua584]

Candace LaNae girl I finally took my braids out after a month today. Now my hair is usually thin. But it has grown soooo much and gotten a lot thicker. My arm is in PAIN! It’s usually not this much effort to detangle. I am happy at the growth but I’m like lord I’m discovering new problems

[@CandaceLaNae]

@@boricua584 That's so exciting tho. To go from thin to thick. You just have to find your new routine for your thicker hair. It'll get better sis.

[@boricua584]

Candace LaNae thank you ! You’re right ! It’s an accomplishment I didn’t think could happen

[@motherknowsbestrr190]

I wanted to do braids as a protective style but so afraid I’ll lose my edges. I just got them to grow back!

[@CandaceLaNae]

As long as you keep them moisturized and your protective style isn't too tight you should be alright. I have a scalp oil that is great for edges when in protective styles. Check out my website adoreyounaturals.com

[@t.tthegreat6319]

Try crotchet braids!!

[@kaniyamyers]

just don’t braid your edges at all

[@dannibishop6017]

What you did to grow back your edges?

[@motherknowsbestrr190]

@@dannibishop6017 I’m a small business owner of organic hair care products. I only use my products which has helped me. Being consistent , staying moisturized and not putting all kinds of other products on my hair

[@annabanana8816]

When I take em down I like to do my mayonnaise mask. 8 oz mayonnaise 2 eggs 1/2 olive oil

[@sisterlees1004]

You poor thing! 😌😌😌I feel you, girl. Thanks for keeping it real 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gracesplace3449]

I’ve been there with the tangles where I want to cut it. I started finger detangling with oil then put it back in smaller plaits. Then when I’m in the shower with conditioner n water I go through broad by braid finger detangle then brush detangle… n braid / plait it back up in the 6 sections…

[@cynthiascott8639]

Thanks for honesty. Your hair is beautiful.

[@yoadrienne8139]

My hair be looking like that in two weeks I can’t prolong it. Your hair looks beautiful

[@prettystreetchic]

My hair did this after only 6 weeks of box braids despite me keep my hair well moisturized. I had to deep conditioner 3 times over 2 days to get the knots out. Never again!

[@my1stlove130]

I used fenugreek powder and blended aloe Vera in warm water with an oil no brush so much slippage amazing

[@youngatwista]

i was just bout to say, "girl, if you dont throw yo head under the sink!!" all that trigger squeezing was about to make MY fingers tired. Now i see why that shedding was so low, u missed some of it baby gal!! lol...good stuff. peace

[@CandaceLaNae]

Lmao def had to go under the sink. I was gone be there all day. It was triggering for me too lol

[@CaribbeanStreak]

It wasn’t shedding after you finished with the whole process, it was breakage since you were ripping through the hair trying to get the tangles out. Spraying water on the braids was a bad idea as your shed hair wasn’t removed yet so your hair began to shrink from its stretched state and tangled with the shed hair. You also should have twisted each section after detangling to keep the hair elongated which also would have prevented further matting.

[@LovingWarmth]

I left my hair in similar braids for 3 months too. It took me 6 DAYS to detangle. I was detangling non stop only taking breaks to eat, sleep and go to the bathroom. My hair is 21 inches long and 4c/b. I don't know how these girls do the 3 month thing in a day. I guess looser curls make it much easier to detangle?

[@agirlhasnoname6306]

I hate having to do this shit. I be on the brink of crying and cutting it off too 🤣🤣🤣

[@villyv444]

Detangler before shampooing in sections with cactus gel or flaxseed gel

[@notnivea7434]

I always wash in sections after detangling, I’m armpit length

[@CandaceLaNae]

Washing in sections is too much work for me. lol I cant stand it

[@JesusLovesYou530]

Natural hair can be stressful☹️

[@GeorgetteBu]

First I have to say thank you for posting a video with natural braided hair as the subject. The verdict is in on weaved fake hair. ALL we have to do is look at the videos of the damage it has done to millions of Black Women's scalp and hair. I didn't have time to watch this entire video but will come back and watch it again. However I truly hope that Black Women STOP putting hair imported from China in their heads. As long as you are cleaning your hair every 2 weeks, it doesn't matter how long you leave braids in. I have micro braids in my head that I braided myself that has been in for 11 months. I wash, condition, and repair my braids every 2 weeks without fail. In 11 months my hair has grown 5 inches. When I first braided it they were 3 inches long. Therefore I hope videos like this continue to get posted so that Black Women will STOP ruining their scalps and hair with a fabric (not hair) imported from China.

[@dacondrachannels2107]

Coconut oil lots of conditioner

[@AM-by6we]

One day i did that but what i did was take dwn my braids THEN I washed it i didn't comb it out first i just immediately did a wash RIGHT after my take dwn my hair locked up so bad it was stick like that for a whole week! I was sooo scared I was going to cut it all off thankfully it in tangled with conditioner lol I go to the salon now to prevent that. I mean hair hair looked Like dookie braids !

[@CandaceLaNae]

Lol that's what I was trying ro prevent from happening. I just didn't go to the roots like I should have but thank God it wasn't that bad. It didnt take me long to detangle after I cut the video off. I def learned my lesson though. I just took out 3 month old braids today and it was a breeze lol

[@danieltatum4262]

10:15 What’s the background sound called??

[@msunknown7945]

Are these people disrespectful. The likes are not correlating with the views.

[@angelicyoutuber2866]

No one owes her a like

[@nepheron8294]

what is the name of the musicin the beginning?

[@uniqueflowers994]

How often did you moisturize your hair in them braids did you wash it in braids?

[@anikastarseed]

Still hv my cornrows since June July 2020 it’s now 2021 February bc of depression hard to wana do it but taking hair out each day

[@CandaceLaNae]

Oh no! I'm praying for you love. Know that you have full control of your life and take it a day at a time. Better days are coming ❤️

[@anikastarseed]

@@CandaceLaNae I’ve actually took out each cornrow once a day some days I’m not wanting to do it It takes like 2-3 hours one cornrow I’m so happy it’s coming out I’m tryna take control I’m feeling happy my hair grew alote tho and thx u btw

[@Lala-yk6pf]

This was me last year. I hope you feel better love. ❤️

[@goddessk5842]

I hope you’re in a better mental place cause I understand what your going through 💓

[@patricenewsam9267]

@@goddessk5842 I have been here as well some years ago. The ‘like’ is my way of saying ‘I understand’.

[@Mrs_Canary]

Do u wash and condition your hair while in protective style?

[@CandaceLaNae]

Normally I do not. I just make sure it has oil and leave-in conditioner. I did wash my hair one time in this particular protective style because I was testing one of my products and I feel like that's why it got so tangled. But my hair usually doesn't have a lot of build up etc for me to have to wash it.

[@lashellanderson7773]

Try to put oil in your conditioner

[@bummyomoware5540]

It's not a lot actually from what I seen from the thumbnail we shed hair every single day. And for 3 months that's not a lot.

[@lateiro6845]

Happy Early Birthday! xoxo

[@NezyNails]

Best way i take down matted hair is by making it as slimy slick as possible

[@lilalola6549]

Hey lovely do u cornrow ur own hair ?

[@CandaceLaNae]

Hey! Yes I do.

[@melpineda4563]

Wow I been there but you ripped your hair you supposed to wet it like super wet & condition it to avoid that

[@patriciafuller5603]

Beautiful lady with beautiful hair thumbs up

[@lancewilliams7824]

You have gorgeous hair

[@CandaceLaNae]

Thank you!!

[@ciarracrawford8232]

Perfect video. 👍🏿

[@FreeSpiritMom]

Your hair is beautiful

[@zaharblessing5760]

I have this in my head right now and my braids I like smaller😰😰😰😰😰. How to take them down 😭😭😭😭

[@CandaceLaNae]

Just take your time and use a product that has ALOT of slip ( pre shampoo, conditioner, oil, etc) You're going to want to use a lot and finger detangle first and make sure you're going all the way to your root. You should be fine. Don't sweat it.

[@terrisimmonsmcdowell9074]

did u wear wigs while in cornrows?

[@CandaceLaNae]

Yes. That's exactly what I do. I protect my hair with the wig and then just oil it and spray leave-in conditioner every other day or few days or so.

[@Jesuschild9138]

How often do you wash your hair in braids

[@CandaceLaNae]

I don't wash my hair while it's braided. I don't have a flakey scalp or anything like that so I usually don't.

[@Jesuschild9138]

@@CandaceLaNae thts why Ur hair is going so well😚

[@Jakayla5645]

Beautiful hair ❤️

[@maijorfilmstv4656]

R u caiverdian?

[@oxoxid]

Im taking out my 3 month old cornrows tomorrow so do i use the water or what😅😅😅😅😢

[@CandaceLaNae]

no!! lol do not use water lol take them out dry and then detangle gently and then you can add water and whatever else you want to before washing lol

[@annayosie]

Dude wash your hair before you take them out…thought this was obvious the first thing you should do is wash the hair

[@diamondintherough4992]

So what did you have covering the braids was you wearing a wig?

[@CandaceLaNae]

yes I was wearing wigs

[@jem5812]

What hair type do you have? I think it’s similar to mine

[@CandaceLaNae]

I don't hair type. I focus on the health of my hair and not the texture. So I'm not sure. I'm sorry.

[@jem5812]

@@CandaceLaNae oh it’s no problem at all I just heard knowing your hair type is helpful with knowing what products are better suited for your hair. Your hair is beautiful btw

[@CandaceLaNae]

@@jem5812 Thank you so much. But knowing your hair porosity is important. Hair type doesn't really matter at all.

[@susannasky8180]

Something i learned too

[@hulwahmohammed690]

You have such beautiful hair how long have been growing your hair 😍

[@CandaceLaNae]

Thank you so much. It's been 2.5 years. Coming up on my 3 years in June.

[@tuesdaymckenzis3994]

Start at bottom first move up

[@demefn9541]

Ima boi and like wen i got ma braids in I take em out sum it get stuck an i jus like yank it out

[@da9558]

lol same, but dont do that. i beg of you, pls use water

[@themagnoliababi6216]

Hi , I'm a new subscriber 😍

[@154angel154]

Not bad on the shedding!

[@CharTurner6928]

you detangled but you didn't detangle enough before shampooing your hair. got it.

[@CandaceLaNae]

I didn't detangle all the way to my roots the way I should have.

[@DCKing08]

whos candice

[@rochellerenea4662]

❤❤❤

[@Luffygodking]

Beautiful

[@shaunehemphill3259]

Girl don’t you cut that hair you and I had big chopped around the same time but I been screwed up my journey and big chopped after 18months in March but my hair fried lol

[@CandaceLaNae]

I'm not going to cut it. But I was so close lol Why did you chop it again? What happened??

[@shaunehemphill3259]

@@CandaceLaNae doin too much to my hair being impatient got the best of me sis 😞

[@CandaceLaNae]

@@shaunehemphill3259 😞 oh no sis! You gotta be patient. That is def something I had to learn. Natural hair is a process.

[@shaunehemphill3259]

@@CandaceLaNae Chile!!😩

[@cindychristian1700]

@@CandaceLaNae Try Curl Peace line of hair products! Their Tender Headed detangler is great!

[@rochester3]

you have thicker hair its going to take more time

[@kimikosumi7900]

You look a lot like Aaliyah Jay💜

[@CandaceLaNae]

I've never heard that one before. lol

[@kimikosumi7900]

@@CandaceLaNae Really? Well, you do. You're beautiful, by the way💜

[@CandaceLaNae]

@@kimikosumi7900 Thank you so much ❤

[@efyarhborngreat438]

New subscriber 🥰.u so beautiful sis

[@CandaceLaNae]

Thank you so much 🥰❤️

[@magisage2276]

Lmaooo people comb your hair under running water I repeat comb your hair in the shower under the running water I don’t know where people aregetting all these hair problems from lol I’ve never ever had hair problems it must be something new

[@saranagh7097]

Not Too bad. Seen alot worse.

[@vanessarosario4342]

Why can’t black woman wash their hair everyday or every other day so their hair could be moisturized and not be stuck on the same length?

[@Laymybabyhair]

Because our hair isn’t set up to be washed everyday. It’s a bit ‘drier’ and more coarse than other hair types. Washing it everyday would dry out the cuticle and shaft and make it easier to break off. This is why we do protective styles so that we can retain and gain length

[@CandaceLaNae]

We cannot wash our hair everyday because it will ruin our hair more than help it. It will cause it to be dry and brittle. Our hair usually isn't at the same length it just appears that way. We have something called shrinkage which will make our hair look shorter than what it is but if we were to straighten it, it will actually be pretty long.

[@boricua584]

Shampoo is a striping agent - it doesn’t moisturize. Our hair is already naturally drier than most textures.

[@shanzfendi]

Black hair tends to shrink. So a woman who appears to have shoulder length hair may actually have waist length hair when it is straightened. Shrinkage causes our hair to appear to always be the same length but this is one of the greatest misconceptions about our hair.