❤ How To Care For Your Hair Extensions ❤

Hello Hair Dolls!!
Just wanted to give All MY DOLLS a heads up on How To Care For Your Hair Extensions. So…. You just purchased some virgin hair. Are you excited? Well I am!!!  Here are some easy steps YOU can take to care for your hair to make sure that it is long lasting. Let’s get right to the POINT!!!
❤ Care #1: Co-Wash your HAIR!!!

I can’t stress enough on washing your hair. Co-washing will assist in keeping your hair clean, free from dryness & dullness. When you first get your Hair & take it out of the package, Co-wash it!!! You can co-wash your hair with a conditioner of your chose or conditioners I recommended from my ❤ Best Products For Your Hair Extensions ❤ post. Co-washing should be done at least once a week. Doing this step will keep your hair moisturized & shiny. Also, it will DEFINE & MAKE your Curls & Waves POP back!!! To learn more about Co-washing, read my ❤  What’s The BIG FUSS On Co-Washing ❤ Let’s MOVE on to Care #2!!!

❤ Care #2: Keep It Air-Dried!!!
Once that hair is washed, LET IT AIR-DRY!!!! Letting your hair air-dry will help it in the long run & it doesn’t hurt (WE PROMISE)!!! This will prevent heat damage, which you can DEFINITELY experience if you LOVE blow-drying. I know what you are thinking: “Blow-drying is so much faster.” “Well tough!!!” Air-drying your hair will keep that moisture you just put in it from co-washing. Now I don’t want you walking around with water dripping everywhere. You can towel dry your hair before air-drying by using an ultra-absorbent towel. This will remove the excess water from your hair and allow you to walk around with ease. Let’s MOVE on to Care #3!!!

❤ Care #3: Seal Your Wefts Before Hair Install!!!
After you co-wash your hair & let it air-dry, you should seal your wefts. ALWAYS seal your wefts. Now I know you are asking yourself-Why should I seal my wefts? Sealing your wefts will prevent shedding. Everyone knows how hair shedding can be a BIG PAIN in the NECK!!! Every time you run your hands through your beautiful hair extensions, HERE comes strands after strands or clumps after clumps of hair. How annoying is that!!  Note: your hair extensions will shed even after sealing your wefts but you should not experience excessive shedding. Make sure when sealing your wefts you are applying the sealant to both sides of the weft. This will guarantee your wefts are sealed tight. Depending on how long you keep your hair extensions in, you might want to re-seal your wefts. All products wear off especially if you are manipulating it on a daily basis (washing, combing, brushing, & pulling). To find out what sealants to use or choose from, read our “OMG Tangling & Shedding.” Let’s MOVE on to Care #4!!!

❤ Care #4: Protect That Hair From HEAT!!!
Bone Straight, Spiral Curls, Wavy Waves, Sexy Curls, Ringlets, Kim Kardashian Curls, Beach Waves, & etc.. These are the different ways you want your hair to look. Think about how you achieve these different looks,I Will Wait… I know your secret!! It’s by flat irons, blow dryers, curling irons, heated rollers, & curling wands!! It is okay to use these heating tools but make sure you are protecting your hair from HEAT. Use a heat protectant spray, oil, or serum. Please do this each time you apply heat to your hair. We don’t want you walking around tossing dry, stiff, no body, non-flowing hair. Treat your heat protectant like it’s your Best Friend & you can’t live without it. Trust me, it will treat you the same!! Let’s MOVE on to Care #5!!!

❤ Care #5: Tips To Root!!!
Everyday you are going to comb, brush, or run your fingers through your hair. You might do this multiple times throughout the day. This is what we do & have to do, I can’t HELP it!! You probably are doing this right now or just finished a few minutes ago. STOP right NOW!!!! How did you comb, brush or run your fingers through your hair? I hope you did it the right way. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS do Tips To Root!! What is Tips To Root? This is when you take your comb, brush, or fingers & start at the tips of your hair and work your way up to the root (weft ) of your hair. Combing, brushing, or running your fingers through your hair will minimize excessive shedding and tangling. No one wants to see a BIG load of hair in the bathroom sink or floor!!! Let’s MOVE on to Care #6!!!

❤ Care #6: Deep Condition/Condition Deep!!!
It is time to wash your Hair again!! Over the weeks you might have co-washed, shampooed & conditioned, or NOTHING at all!! Today is the day we need for you to GET UP & deep condition/condition deep your Hair!!! This care tip is crucial if you have color-treated, straightened, curled, or added products to your hair. Deep conditioning/conditioning deep will help with the longevity of you hair, pulling moisture back in, & allowing it to BOUNCE back from dryness & damage. Achieve this care tip by using a good conditioner or deep conditioner. Read more on Deep conditioning from my ❤ How To Deep Condition/Condition Deep ❤ Let’s MOVE on to Care #7!!!

❤ Care #7:  Wrap It Up!!!
You have had a long day or just came back from a night on the town. It is now time for All the DOLLS to go to BED & get some Beauty Rest!! Before you lay that luxurious fierce hair on that pillow, we must FIRST WRAP IT UP!!! I know you are super tired and want to go to sleep but you have to wrap up that hair doll!!! After you twist, braid, bantu-knot, flexi-rod, roller set, rod set, or wrap your Hair, use a satin cap, bonnet, or scarf. If you can, sleep on a satin pillow as well. This will keep your hair intact while you are sleeping and allow easy styling in the morning.

Hopefully these care tips above will assist you in taking better care of your Hair. Now be a DOLL & leave a comment if this was helpful or if you have a question. Also, if you have some care tips you would like to share, Feel Free to. I encourage feedback, questions, opinions, & advice!! Make sure you read up on my other posts!!!

Until next time Hair DOLLS!!