- Wrap hair at night with a silk scarf and Stocking to hold down the scarf.
- If your weave is curly then braid 4 sections of the weave at night to ensure no tangling
- Depending on the quality of your extensions wash as least as possible.
- If extensions are Indian remy or top quality,aim to wash once a week.
- If your extensions are yaki or average grade of human hair i recommend not to wash at all, this is because cheaper extensions have a silicone coat over the hair so once you wash it it will become very hard, course and matted.
- Remember that extensions, as well as they are done are never your real hair. You must treat them with a lot of care and be very gentle.
- Try to only style weave using heat maximum twice a week
- When sleeping ensure closure piece is held down firmly, closure will flatten with time
- As extensions have been cut at the track, a little bit of shedding is normal
- Try not to pull your weave back into a pony tail too much or too tightly, always be conscience of your front baby hairs
- At least once a week go through the rows of your braid base and gently apply moisturising hair and scalp cream (eg, Mizani cream, Coconut oil, Shea butter, lotion)
- Dont put any form of grease of or oil on your weave ( eg olive oil sheen, polish) This will make it look cheap, synthetic and very heavy.
- If your weave is curly apply small amount of lotion in palm of hands and rub all over hands so it’s a thin layer of product, Loosely apply to hair to maintain curl
- Full head weaves should be kept for max 6 weeks
- Natural part weaves should be left for 5 weeks ( try not to straighten your top natural hair too much)
- Track Extensions should be re done every 6 weeks ,but if you want to keep them for a 2 months you can just ensure the root is not tangling.
- When removing weave get a girlfriend of partner to do it so you’re not cutting your own hair
- Lift thread with an end of comb and then cut, do not pull out weave.
- Once again be very gentle
- When removing braid base take your time and be patient ( always remove hair on your day off)
- Steps of washing Full /natural part weave:
- Have a shower and let the warm water soak through your scalp to relax and clean. Avoid rubbing the hair in a rough motion.
- If the extensions are a good quality use shampoo and conditioner, if average quality just small amount of conditioner
- Always avoid rubbing the base cornrows as it will cause the weave to drop faster and may cause breakage
- Once conditioner has been applied rinse out, again do not rub hair
- Towel dry hair is a down wards motion and always brush hair with a paddle brush
- When brushing hold the train firmly with your palm , then brush from ends up
- Ensure all under braids are completely dried, if they haven’t dried in 1 day get a blow dryer and apply hot air over braid to dry
- If hair is top quality blow wave dry after a few hours and proceed to styling with iron
