Case one: a braid remains tied, but water reaches the scalp and roots; a woman may complete ghusl without unbraiding it.
Case two: tightly braided hair prevents water reaching the roots; she must loosen it sufficiently. The distinction turns on the condition stated in the text: water reaching the roots.
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Ghusl: Obligations, Sunnah Procedure and Braided Hair
Case one: a braid remains tied, but water reaches the scalp and roots; a woman may complete ghusl without unbraiding it.
Case two: tightly braided hair prevents water reaching the roots; she must loosen it sufficiently. The distinction turns on the condition stated in the text: water reaching the roots.