Tips to take care of your hair extensions or weaves
Taking care of your weave will leave it looking great and fresh!
A weave is a hair extension fitted into human hair by sewing, gluing or clipping.
According to un-ruly.com, weaves have been in existence since 3400 BC and originated in Egypt.
They can cost a couple a lot of money, depending on the quality and length.
Weaves have a lot of benefits, including:
- Weaves give you the flexibility to change your style.
- Weaves can save you money because you buy it once and can rock it often.
- They are low maintenance.
- Weaves help protect your hair from heat damage.
- For those struggling with hair line issues, weaves can conceal thinning areas.
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However, whatever weave you have, it is important to know how to take good care of it.
Let's look at some tips to take care of your weave:
- Shampoo your weave every 7 to 14 days. This will leave it looking fresh and will also help keep your scalp clean.
- Deep condition your hair every time you shampoo and cover it with a towel and allow it to air dry. Blow drying is not advisable as it can cause damage to your weave because of constant heat application.
- Moisturise your weave with an oil-based serum to make it look shiny, vibrant, manageable, and easy to style.
- Use a paddle brush to brush your weave. Brushing your weave helps to make it less tangled. Avoid using fine tooth combs as this can cause the hair to break.
- Wrap your hair with a silk or satin cap before going to bed at night. This will help keep it untangled.
- Ensure that your own hair and scalp are protected by moisturising them with hair food or a moisturiser. Failure to do so might cause your scalp to itch and ruin your weave.
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