By Sashe Amari | Knotless Expert
Boho braids are effortlessly beautiful, but if you want them to stay looking fresh, you have to get it right! In this guide, I’ll walk you through the best ways to keep your boho braids looking soft, tangle-free, and picture-perfect with minimal effort.
1. Start with Quality Hair (The Foundation of Long-Lasting Braids!)
The key to your human boho braids that last, stay tangle-free, and maintain a flawless look is high-quality human hair. Not all human hair is created equally. Many brands advertise their hair as 100% human, yet the quality varies, and lower-quality hair often mats and frizzes quickly especially when exposed to water, humidity, or heat. So choosing the right hair from the start makes all the difference in how long your boho braids stay fresh and effortless.
To ensure longevity, it's essential to invest in premium human hair for your boho braids that remains soft, lightweight, and tangle-free. But how do you know you’re getting the best quality? The key is real results. Instead of relying on staged images, look for before-and-after proof of how the hair holds up over time.
Here’s an example of our Natural Wave Human Hair at Week 1 vs. Week 13:
WEEK 1 - Fresh install—soft, defined, and lightweight
13 weeks later—still tangle-free, natural, and effortless.
At Sashe Amari, we believe in transparency, which is why we show you exactly how our Natural Wave Human Hair holds up over time. The difference speaks for itself! By choosing premium hair, you ensure long-lasting beauty, reduce maintenance, and make styling effortless. Invest in quality, and your boho braids will reward you with weeks of flawless wear.
👉 Check Out Our Premium Human Boho Braiding Hair Collection
2. Less Product Is Best!
When you have good-quality human hair, you don’t need to overload your boho braids with products to keep them looking fresh. Less is more! Overusing products can cause build-up, which makes your hair feel heavy and greasy instead of soft, bouncy and effortless.
The Essentials For Human Hair Boho Braids Maintenance:
Maintaining human hair boho braids requires the right products to keep your curls hydrated and fresh. A mist bottle with water and a small amount of leave-in conditioner is perfect for refreshing your curls daily without weighing them down. To add shine while wearing the hair in its natural state, a lightweight serum helps keep it looking healthy and vibrant.
If you prefer a curly look, you can activate the curls by misting the hair with leave-in conditioner and water. For extra definition and moisture, a curl activator works well—my personal favourite is Cantu’s moisturising curl activator. Avoid over use of mousse as it can dry out your human hair.
One of the best things about our premium human hair is its versatility. You can easily switch up your look depending on your preference. Wear it blown out for a sleek, voluminous finish, let it air dry for a soft, effortless texture, or go for a wet look by misting the hair with water and leave-in conditioner to revive the curls. By using just a few of the right products, your boho braids will stay fresh, lightweight, and natural-looking for weeks with minimal effort.
❌ What to Avoid:
Avoid heavy, greasy products that attract dust & cause buildup also avoid over-saturating the hair moisture is great, but too much can cause weigh the hair down. Always start with a small amount of product, and only add more if needed. Your hair should feel light, bouncy, and effortless—not weighed down!
My go to shampoos and conditioners :
My go to hair serum and leave in products:
3. The Best Nighttime Routine for Boho Braids:
A good nighttime routine is essential to keeping your boho braids looking fresh, soft, and tangle-free for weeks. To prevent frizz and dryness, always wrap your braids in a silk or satin scarf before bed. If scarves aren’t your thing, a silk pillowcase is a great alternative to reduce friction and protect your braids while you sleep. For added protection, loosely twisting or braiding your hair into one or two sections helps maintain the style without creating tension.
A high pineapple is another effective way to keep your braids neat overnight. Before bed, gently comb through your braids with your boho brush, then secure them with a satin head tie or bonnet to retain moisture and reduce friction. Though boho braids are low-maintenance, they still require proper care to ensure longevity and keep them looking flawless. By Following these simple steps, you can keep your boho braids looking fresh, soft and bouncy for weeks!
👉 Watch My Boho Braid Bedtime Routine