Alright so I've had this problem for awhile now but it's finally driven me to my limits.  For some reason sections of my hair like to work themselves out of my braids. It doesn't matter where I part my hair, because I thought the side part might be an issue it isn't. And it's not new growth hair because it's actual sections of hair the sort of thing you would get if you had layers and tried to braid your hair. But I haven't had layers in years and they've been grown out and cut off for some time. I've tried aloe vera gel to try and tame it but my hair is just too coarse and too thick for it to do much good.  It's pretty much ridiculous because every time I braid my hair I always have to fix it which isn't an easy task when you have a French or Dutch braid in. Can anyone suggest anything to combat this nuisance?

Thanks BB  I'll have to try that the next time. My hair does seem to cooperate more when it's damp. I used to use gel on my damp hair to braid it and make waves overnight but the gel made my hair sticky.  But with the oil it just might work. 

Thanks Sakina, I just may have to look into that product, if all else fails.