Weaves-Taking care of hair underneath

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Taking care of hair underneath

Moisturizing

-Lightly moisturize(watery base) and oil hair and scalp 2-3 times a week. apply with a spray bottle or nozzle.

Detangling

-Detangling thoroughly before your wash your hair and after you rinse out your conditioner. Gently use fingers and combs

Washing

-Wash with a quality shampoo that is dilute with warm water to the scalp. Add solution to bottle with nozzle. Separate the hair into sections and gently massage scalp. Rinse thoroughly using

Conditioning (protein-adds strength)(moisturizing-adds moisture)

-Determine what kind of condition your hair needs first. Condition with a quality conditioner that is dilute with warm water and apply to the hair.  Add solution to a bottle that has a nozzle. Hair should already be separated into sections. Leave on hair for 20-30min with plastic cap then rinse thoroughly

Drying

-Pat your hair dry and let it air dry or sit under hooded dryer. Do not sleep with wet hair underneath.

Duration

-Wear 6-8weeks. Take at least 2 weeks or more in between installments. During this rest time you will wash and condition your hair getting it ready for the next weave.

Removal

-Have your stylist remove the install after 6-8 weeks or have patient friend help.

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