Hair Care 101
How to Care for your Hair!
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Shampoo at least once a month to remove dirt and build up using a clarifying shampoo followed by a Moisture rich conditioner.
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Conditioner only wash at least once a week with a Moisturizing Conditioner.
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Detangle hair with a paddle brush gently before washing. Do not rub or twist hair. (Please do not use hot water)
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Blot out excess water with a towel and allow hair to dry naturally. Do not expose to high heat or to much sun.
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Comb curly hair with a wide tooth comb gently from the ends to top.
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Hair may be tangled if general care directions are not followed properly.
Straight Hair: |
Maintenance: • Shampoo at least once a month to remove dirt and build up using a clarifying shampoo followed by a Moisture rich conditioner. • Conditioner only wash at least once a week with a Moisturizing Conditioner. • Do not massage. • Rinse thoroughly. • Apply quality conditioners/deep conditioners and comb through the hair, starting with the ends working your way up to your scalp. • Rinse thoroughly. • Let air-dry. Daily: • Brush or comb through to style. • Use styling aids, such as mouse, gel, serums and hairspray in moderation (preferably alcohol free products). Bed Time Care: • Before going to bed, braid your hair into one loose large braid and wear a satin scarf or bonnet. • After waking up, undo braid and comb using a wide tooth comb (or paddle brush) through beginning at the ends and working your way up to roots. Style as needed. |
Natural Wave Hair |
Maintenance: • Wet hair completely. • Apply quality conditioners/deep conditioners and brush through the hair, starting with the ends working your way up to your scalp. • Rinse thoroughly. • Let air-dry. • Style as desired. Use heat protectant when styling if necessary . • For extra wave, hair can be set in rollers. Daily: • Brush or comb through to style. • Use styling aids, such as mouse, gel, hairspray and Serums for shine as needed in moderation (preferably alcohol free products). Bed Time Care: • Before going to bed, braid your hair into one loose large braid and wear a satin scarf or bonnet. • After waking up, undo braid. • Dampen hair with a water bottle. • Comb through beginning at the ends and working your way up to roots. • Let hair air-dry. • Style as desired. For extra wave, hair can be set in rollers. |
Deep Wave, Curly and Natural Curly Hair |
Maintenance: • A Conditioner only wash is recommended at least once a week or more. • Apply quality conditioners/deep conditioners and brush through the hair, starting with the ends working your way up to your scalp. • Do not brush or comb hair when dry, it will cause frizz and the ends may tangle. • Leave conditioner in for at least 15 minutes or more. • Do not massage the hair. • Rinse thoroughly. • Scrunch up hair gently to reform and enhance the curls. • Let air-dry • Do not use oil products or excessive products on curly hair, it will cause matting. • Style as desired. Daily: • Spray hair with a water bottle and comb through section by section using a wide tooth comb beginning at the ends working your up to your scalp. • Use styling aids, such as mouse, gel, and hairspray in moderation (preferably alcohol free products). Before Bed Care: • Before going to bed, put your hair in a high ponytail (pineapple), wear a satin scarf or bonnet. • After waking up, untie ponytail. • Dampen hair with a water bottle. • Comb through beginning at the ends and working your way up to roots. • Scrunch up hair gently to reform curl. • Let hair air-dry. • Style as desired. |
Specific Conditions |
Static: • In colder months, you may experience some static. The best way to deal with this is to dampen your hands with water, and rub hands together so they are warm. Run the palms of your hands over your hair, without actually touching your hair. This process should help control the static. Swimming: It is not recommended that you swim in chlorine or salt water with extension hair. However if you do the following precautions are recommended. • Never wear a swimming cap or anything that covers your hair, the friction may cause matting. • Before swimming comb out tangles. • Braid hair into one braid to the back of your neck. • Try to keep head above water. • Immediately after swimming follow up with appropriate shampooing and conditioning as needed, wash hair to remove any chlorine or salt water. • Detangle hair and let air-dry. Sauna: • Braid hair into one-two braids. • The water of the sauna will penetrate the hair and wet it. • Do not wrap hair in a towel, which will compress it. • After the sauna immediately follow up with appropriate shampooing and conditioning as needed. • Detangle hair and let air-dry. Sunbathing: • Braid hair into one braid to the back. • After sunbathing do not unbraid until hair has cooled down. • After hair cools, undo braid, and comb hair. • Follow with appropriate shampooing and conditioning as needed. |