You have spent much money on your hair extension, so you must want a long life expectancy. Here are some do’s and don’ts that may help you keep a long life expectancy of your virgin hair.
For sure, It is very important to take good care of your hair extension for expanding its life expectancy and beauty.
Styling your virgin hair
Every woman wants to perm, color, highlight, straighten, curl, wash, blow-dry their virgin human hair when they order it, just like our real hair.
Treat your virgin hair like your own hair, using products that contain harmful ingredients(alcohol and sulfates)affects the nature of the hair. Water-based hair care products are highly recommended, as they add moisture to your hair but not grease.
Do’s & Don’ts about virgin hair caring
Co-wash (conditioner wash) your hair first
Before installing your virgin hair, co-wash (conditioner wash) your hair first with a moisturizing conditioner.
Brush and detangle your hair prior to washing
Brush and detangle your hair prior to washing with a paddle brush or wide-tooth comb.
Co-wash hair at least once a week.
Do not over shampoo your hair, this will cause dryness. Shampoo 1-2 times a month. If your hair feels heavy or oily please use a clarifying shampoo.
Comb from the end to the top
When combing hair, gently comb hair with a paddle brush or wide-tooth comb. Begin combing small sections at the ends, working up towards the scalp.
Air dry
Air dry your virgin hair. Squeeze out excess water and air dry hair.
Protect your hair before bed
Prior to bedtime, wrap, braid, plait, pin curl or roller set your hair and use a satin/silk cap or scarf.
Condition your hair before swimming
Prior to going swimming, wash and leave the conditioner on your hair. This will help prevent the salt water and chlorine from drying out your extensions.
Deep Condition
Use silicon mix to deep condition the hair, if you notice your hair is starting to get dry, sheds, damaged, or tangles. After washing, saturate and let silicon mix sit in hair for 1 hour or more. For super deep conditioning, place hair in a ziplock bag then microwaves for 60 seconds. Let hair sit in the bag for 1 hour or more. Then wash out thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Do not cut he wefts or tracks of your virgin hair
Do not cut the wefts or tracks of your virgin hair. This will cause shedding. Your stylist or you should use the fold over method to install the hair. If the wefts must be cut please seal with weft sealant prior to installing.
Condition your hair after chemically treating them
If you bleach, tint, perm, or use extreme heat on hair you risk drying out your hair extensions. This might cause your hair to shed and tangle. We cannot guarantee the longevity of any hair that has been processed or chemically treated. Deep condition hair after chemically treating hair.