Nova's 5-Day Fresh-Braids Guide
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Nova’s 5-Day Fresh-Braids Guide
Everything Nova and her braider do to keep braids fresh from Monday to Friday — with zero white flakes. Grown-ups: this is written for you and your kid to do together.
Day 0 · Install day
Start on clean, damp or dry hair. Part clean sections. Smooth a pea-sized amount of Sitting Pretty along each section and on the edges — a little goes a long way. Braid, loc or twist as usual. Let it dry clear for 10 minutes before heading out.
Start on clean, damp or dry hair. Part clean sections. Smooth a pea-sized amount of Sitting Pretty along each section and on the edges — a little goes a long way. Braid, loc or twist as usual. Let it dry clear for 10 minutes before heading out.
Every night · The 60-second routine
Satin bonnet or satin pillowcase. That one habit does more for day-5 freshness than anything else. If edges lift, a tiny dab of gel and a scarf for 10 minutes while brushing teeth.
Satin bonnet or satin pillowcase. That one habit does more for day-5 freshness than anything else. If edges lift, a tiny dab of gel and a scarf for 10 minutes while brushing teeth.
Day 2 · Gym & recess
Sweat is fine — Sitting Pretty dries clear, so there’s no white residue to worry about. Pat (don’t rub) the hairline dry. Re-smooth edges only if needed.
Sweat is fine — Sitting Pretty dries clear, so there’s no white residue to worry about. Pat (don’t rub) the hairline dry. Re-smooth edges only if needed.
Day 3 · The midweek check
Look at the parts in good light. Still clean? Leave them alone. Fuzzy? Smooth a small amount of gel with a soft brush along the part — never pile more on top.
Look at the parts in good light. Still clean? Leave them alone. Fuzzy? Smooth a small amount of gel with a soft brush along the part — never pile more on top.
Day 4–5 · Fresh for Friday
Light mist of water on the palms, smooth over the braids, then a whisper of gel on the edges. That’s it. Friday should look like Monday.
Light mist of water on the palms, smooth over the braids, then a whisper of gel on the edges. That’s it. Friday should look like Monday.
Take-down & wash day
Sitting Pretty is flaxseed-based and rinses out with regular shampoo — no scraping, no build-up. Detangle gently with conditioner, then rest the hair a day or two before the next style.
Sitting Pretty is flaxseed-based and rinses out with regular shampoo — no scraping, no build-up. Detangle gently with conditioner, then rest the hair a day or two before the next style.
Nova’s three rules
- Less gel, more smoothing. Flakes come from too much product, not too little.
- Protect it at night. The bonnet is the secret.
- Your hair is yours. Walk in like the main character. ✨
A grown-up should help little ones apply any styling product. Questions? Email help@trymeltdown.com.