My 1st Braid Out

[softspokenmami]

I'm about to wash my hair and attempt my first braid out. What exactly should I be doing? Should I buy a natural hair conditioner and apply it to my hair after the wash and then braid my hair in individuals? Should I also be rodding it? And how long should it stay? All week (I'm stuck in the house, sick so I figured now would be a good time to experiment.

I'm really clueless and I was looking for like 10 simple steps without having to sit thru thousands of youtube tutorials.

Thanks in advance!