Hair Maintenance
Hair Maintenance
1. SHAMPOO
Always detangle your hair before wetting it using a wide tooth comb or wig brush. Just like you would treat your own head of hair, wash it! Oils and dirt cause build up which is a no-go.
Some ladies prefer to co-wash (using only conditioner), which is perfectly fine but remember you still want to use a clarifying shampoo that will remove any and all debris. If you wash your hair weekly you can switch in between a regular shampoo and co-washing.
2. CONDITION
It is important that you condition your weave, especially with curly hair. Conditioning helps with detangling, define curl pattern (if any), and adds moisture to the hair (that was stripped by the clarifying shampoo if you did not co-wash).
You must retain moisture in the hair to prevent it from frizzing or tangling.
3. DRYING
Ladies, there are levels to this weave game! Sure you can opt for a wash and go but it's better to be safe than sorry. We recommend sitting under a dryer for at least 1 to 2 hours to
make sure your entire hair is dry (even the braids). If your braids are not dry you run the risk of having an ungodly mildew smell to your hair as well as unsightly molding, which will definitely damage your hair. (If you bundles are not yet installed. Letting your bundles air dry does wonders for them.)
CURLY BUNDLES
Curly hair has an extra step for nighttime routines, you can also do this for wavy hair to keep the waves defined. Sectioning the hair and braiding/twisting it is essential to maintaining the curl pattern and defining waves. Once you
braid it, tie your hair with a satin bonnet before bed.
MINIMUM HEAT
The purpose of wearing a weave is mostly to give your natural hair a break, so do just that. If you wear your extensions straight, wrap it with a few bobby pins at night to avoid using heat daily, and if you opt for voluminous curls pin curl are your solution. Only use heat if it’s a must, treat the extensions like your own hair.
1. SHAMPOO
Always detangle your hair before wetting it using a wide tooth comb or wig brush. Just like you would treat your own head of hair, wash it! Oils and dirt cause build up which is a no-go.
Some ladies prefer to co-wash (using only conditioner), which is perfectly fine but remember you still want to use a clarifying shampoo that will remove any and all debris. If you wash your hair weekly you can switch in between a regular shampoo and co-washing.
2. CONDITION
It is important that you condition your weave, especially with curly hair. Conditioning helps with detangling, define curl pattern (if any), and adds moisture to the hair (that was stripped by the clarifying shampoo if you did not co-wash).
You must retain moisture in the hair to prevent it from frizzing or tangling.
3. DRYING
Ladies, there are levels to this weave game! Sure you can opt for a wash and go but it's better to be safe than sorry. We recommend sitting under a dryer for at least 1 to 2 hours to
make sure your entire hair is dry (even the braids). If your braids are not dry you run the risk of having an ungodly mildew smell to your hair as well as unsightly molding, which will definitely damage your hair. (If you bundles are not yet installed. Letting your bundles air dry does wonders for them.)
CURLY BUNDLES
Curly hair has an extra step for nighttime routines, you can also do this for wavy hair to keep the waves defined. Sectioning the hair and braiding/twisting it is essential to maintaining the curl pattern and defining waves. Once you
braid it, tie your hair with a satin bonnet before bed.
MINIMUM HEAT
The purpose of wearing a weave is mostly to give your natural hair a break, so do just that. If you wear your extensions straight, wrap it with a few bobby pins at night to avoid using heat daily, and if you opt for voluminous curls pin curl are your solution. Only use heat if it’s a must, treat the extensions like your own hair.