Hair Care Tips

To ensure good hair care quality education is key. Virgin hair extensions requires the same amount of TLC that is required for your very own natural hair.  Remember longevity depends on your maintenance.  We hate to be the bearer of bad news but there is no absolute way to prevent shedding.  Shedding is inevitable and it is also normal. What isn't normal is excessive shedding.  To ensure shedding is kept at a minimum we strongly encourage you to inform your stylist of the following key tips.

Co- Washing

• Shampoo and condition your virgin hair extension prior installing.
• Wash in cool water. When washing your hair extension do not massage or twist the hair. Excessive movement can cause damage
• Apply a generous amount of conditioner.
• Do not apply conditioner to areas where the hair weft is attached. Very important!
• After washing, pat dry it with a dry towel. Do not blow dry. Allow to air dry (do not roll or rub hair into a towel). After initial air dry you may install the hair.
• Do not punch needle through the wefts or pierce the wefts; this leads to increase in shedding and lessens the quality of the hair.
• If you are getting a sewn-in weave, please make sure that your stylist sew in the wefts by looping and tying the weave thread under and over the weft in blanket stitch.
• Keep the use of curling, flat irons, and other excessive use of heating appliances to a minimum. The more heat you use on virgin hair - the shorter the lifespan. As with your own natural hair, heat causes breakage and shedding. You can safely use heat when you apply a heat protectant to the hair because it will block the high temperatures and prevent hair breakage. Curling irons are not always necessary for styling. Flexi-rod curlers, pillow rollers, and heatless hair setters will set your hair to your perfect desired style without heat. These items can be purchased at your local beauty supply retailer, Amazon.com, Walgreens, Target or Walmart stores.
• Wear a satin scarf over your hair at night. A secure satin scarf will keep your hair from snagging, drying out and breaking during your sleep.
• Please use an ionic dryer because it produces negative ions that help to break down water molecules and take less time for the hair to dry at a lower temperature. 
• Lastly, keep your hands out of your hair. Playing in your hair causes damage. When you are constantly running your fingers and hands through your hair all the time, yanking, and tugging at the weft, you may not realize this but - YOU ARE PULLING YOUR HAIR OUT! The only time it is necessary is after you wash and during the styling process. That’s it.