Long, short, thick, fine, curly, straight, blond, brunette – with an array of choices at your disposal, it’s easy to see why hair extension weaves are so popular right now. Faux tresses can give you any look you want, any time, without you having to make a hair commitment you can’t back out of.
Although hair extensions will provide you with gorgeous, camera-ready hair, the key to making them look fabulous at all times is proper maintenance and care. If you don’t follow the right weave maintenance methods, your luscious locks can start resembling straggly strands.
Here are some easy-to-follow tips on you can take care of your weave extensions.
1. Washing Your Hair
It is important to wash both your weave and your natural hair after every 7-14 days. Wet your hair with lukewarm water and make sure to use a sulfate-free shampoo. Carefully rub the shampoo between the braids and massage it onto your scalp. Rinse and repeat. Do not vigorously scrub your hair as that can tangle the weave.
2. Combing and Detangling
The right combing technique is crucial when you’re brushing out your hair. Don’t rip the comb through the weave as it will pull on the extensions and yank them out. That can cause major damage to your real hair. Always start detangling from bottom up, and preferably while the hair is wet.