Let's talk about weave care. Ok, I am a man and not well versed in the installation of weaves, but I know a few things about taking care of hair. Learn how to properly wash, condition, and seal your hair extensions for longevity. Here's your extension/weave care guide.
The hallmark of weave care guide = sulfate-free hair products, and wide-tooth combs. If you have these tools in your extension care arsenal, then most wefts can be reused for up to 1 year, instead of them being typically thrown out after a reinstallation (which is usually every couple of months).
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Wefts are cuticle-stripped, requiring care |
Benefits of Sulfate-Free Shampoo For Extensions
Sulfate-free shampoos are gentler than normal shampoos. As the name suggests, sulfate-free shampoos are formulated without sulfates – or the detergent that create that lathery foam - (think of those shampoo commercials. The great amount of foam in these commercials are created by sulfates). Sulfates do a good job at cleaning the hair...but it's almost TOO good. Sulfate based shampoos tend to strip the hair of
everything that is good, which includes the natural sebum secreted by your scalp that coats your natural hair. When it comes to hair wefts that do not have access to this sebum goodness, sulfate products create the perfect