HOW TO CARE FOR RAW HAIR EXTENSIONS

 

Cleanse:

Shampoo and condition your raw hair using lukewarm water weekly. Doing so will prevent sweat and dirt from building up in your tresses and also prevents tangling. After cleansing use a water based styler such as mousse, leave in conditioner, or gel.

Detangle:

Just like you comb your natural hair, it’s important to gently comb raw hair as well after each wash every day. It is suggested to begin at the roots and work all the way up, one part at a time, to the roots. Keep the hair moist with the help of a spray bottle to ease the process and minimize breakage.

Dry:

Always allow your hair extensions to air dry. If you choose to use a blow-dryer keep the setting on cool or very low heat. The heat from the blow dryer can cause damage to your extensions and negatively impact their durability. The hair must be sectioned neatly to prevent tangling while air drying.

Avoid Dry Ends:

Once your hair extensions are freshly washed, a light serum can be used on them to combat heat damage and split ends. It also leaves your hair with a voluminous shine. It works like a protective coat on hair and prevents water from evaporating, thereby keeping the hair soft, hydrated, and healthy.

Let’s look at some of the do’s and don’ts while caring for raw hair:

Do's 

Co-wash before the first wear 

Shampoo & condition every week

Whenever possible, sleep on a satin pillowcase or use a satin/silk bonnet

Comb the hair regularly 

Braid the hair into a ponytail for bed

Don'ts

Do not blow-dry on a high-heat setting

Do not sleep on wet hair

Do not use heavy leave-in conditioners