Braiding Hair

Braiding Hair Maintenance Tips

1.     Prepare your hair. Give yourself several deep conditioning treatments over the week before your hairdo.

2.     Keep your head covered with a silk or satin scarf at night.

3.     Avoid scratching your scalp or pulling at the braids

4.     Don’t get your hair braided to tightly around the edges. If you have to constantly slap your head b/c you’re in pain… then obviously your braids are too tight.

5.     Your stylist pulled on your hair too much? You can loosen your braids a little bit by using essential hair growth oils.

6.      Washing your hair is always recommended. However, it's more important to remember to dry braids thoroughly. If you leave your braids wet after bathing, then the hair in them can actually rot or mildew over time. Use an absorbent towel to squeeze the water out of your braids before using any styling products on them.

7.  Use scalp treatments. No, there's no reason for you to walk around with dry flaky scalp. Consult with your hair stylist to find the perfect scalp oil, treatment, or moisturizer. 

Hair Care Instructions and Tips

Hair Care Instructions

(With hair-care tips)

1.     Remove any tangle (if present) with a wide-tooth comb.

2.     Hold the extension by the clip and gently wet the extension with lukewarm (or cold) water.

3.     Using a wig shampoo, gently wash the hair. Do not rub; instead, try to massage the hair gently.

4.     Rinse with cold water.

5.     (Optional) Apply wig conditioner and rinse.

6.     Blot the excess water with a towel and pat dry.

7.     (Optional) Use leave-in conditioner or serums for that extra shine!

Helpful tips:

1.       Remember to comb downward from the lower section of the extension and work your way up.

2.       Using cold water helps to maintain shine.

3.       Never use a hair dryer to dry your extensions.

4.       Never, ever, ever, ever … ever use oil sheen. It builds up in your hair like it’s nobody’s business. Yuck!

5.       Use a serum instead. It adds shine without the build -up.