Hair Care and Maintenance Tips
Human Hair Wearers
Astringent Products (Witch Hazel) and Braid sheen sprays can be used for itchy scaps.
Avoid oil and heavy conditioning or curl activating products.
Look for loosely hanging braids before shampooing and carefully remove.
Wash as needed using cold or luke warm water to shampoo.
Do not frizz hair during shampooing.
Do not frizz hair during drying.
Blot and squeeze with towel.
Avoid swimming without hair plaited.
Avoid jacuzzis and hot shower water.
Plait to dry and before bedtime to maintain textured hair look.
Oil scalp -- Do not oil hair.
Use a small amount of conditioning gel for shine.
Human hair will mat together if it is not plaited when wet. Be careful to follow these directions.
Pin hair up or wear a scarf at night to avoid tangles.
Synthetic Hair Wearers
Astringent Products (Witch Hazel) and Braid sheen sprays can be used for itchy scaps.
Avoid oil and heavy conditioning or curl activating products.
Look for loosely hanging braids before shampooing and carefully remove.
Wash as needed using cold or luke warm water to shampoo.
Synthetic hair will develop a mildew odor with frequent HOT water shampooing. Use WARM water and squeeze with towel to assist in drying.
Do not frizz hair while drying.
Avoid jacuzzis and hot water.
Hot water may cause curled wrappe braids straighten.
Oil scalp - Do not oil hair.
Remove lint, yarn and pillow feathers from hair to keep and neat a neat and clean braided look.
Wear a scarf on hair at night especially if you are wearing a wrappe style.
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THERE IS SO MUCH TO LOVE ABOUT
NATURAL AND BRAIDED HAIR
Check out these hot ideas for year-round looks
including the latest trends in highlighted color
sunburst patterns and combination styling
plus a few hot spots where
Southern CA professionals and novices in the know
are snapping up the latest in human-hair extensions.
Braid Basics
* Don't braid chemically straightened hair too soon after relaxing--your scalp may be too tender or the hair may be too fragile. Consult a professional braid stylist to ensure that your relaxed mane is prepared for the tension of braids.
* Prior to braiding, get a deep-conditioning treatment and remember to have your ends trimmed.
* After shampooing, avoid creamy conditioners, which leave a noticeable buildup. Stick to lightweight leave-in conditioners. Try Infusium 23 Leave-In Conditioner or Hairobics All Natural Hair and Scalp Leave-In Conditioner.
* Itchy scalp? Try These home rememdies: Sea Breeze, Sunblock, 10% Vinegar in Water. Consider some of the following: Back to Basics Ginger Scalp Therapy Shampoo, EC Mode Scalp Therapy Revitalizer or Nioxin Scalp Therapy Scalp Massage.
* Before removing braids, remember to cut well beyond your natural hair length so you don't accidentally cut your own hair. Try Bianca's Botanicals Unbraid Ease to facilitate the process.
For details and purchasing, see Where to Buy ...... (Scroll on down, my brutha....my sistah).
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* When selecting human-hair extensions, make sure that they're lightweight and the weft is micro-thin. The thinner the weft, the less bulky the weave will look and feel.
* If you want to match the extensions to your hair color, look for shades that mimic the middle and ends of your own hair, not the roots, which are usually darker.
* Take the time to go between the weave track rows to wash your scalp.
* Never go to bed with a wet or damp weave. This is an instant recipe for a tangled, matted mess.
* Give your wavy or curly-textured extensions a daily spritz of water and leave-in conditioner to keep the curl pattern uniform.
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Human Hair Wearers
Astringent Products (Witch Hazel) and Braid sheen sprays can be used for itchy scaps.
Avoid oil and heavy conditioning or curl activating products.
Look for loosely hanging braids before shampooing and carefully remove.
Wash as needed using cold or luke warm water to shampoo.
Do not frizz hair during shampooing.
Do not frizz hair during drying.
Blot and squeeze with towel.
Avoid swimming without hair plaited.
Avoid jacuzzis and hot shower water.
Plait to dry and before bedtime to maintain textured hair look.
Oil scalp -- Do not oil hair.
Use a small amount of conditioning gel for shine.
Human hair will mat together if it is not plaited when wet. Be careful to follow these directions.
Pin hair up or wear a scarf at night to avoid tangles.
Synthetic Hair Wearers
Astringent Products (Witch Hazel) and Braid sheen sprays can be used for itchy scaps.
Avoid oil and heavy conditioning or curl activating products.
Look for loosely hanging braids before shampooing and carefully remove.
Wash as needed using cold or luke warm water to shampoo.
Synthetic hair will develop a mildew odor with frequent HOT water shampooing. Use WARM water and squeeze with towel to assist in drying.
Do not frizz hair while drying.
Avoid jacuzzis and hot water.
Hot water may cause curled wrappe braids straighten.
Oil scalp - Do not oil hair.
Remove lint, yarn and pillow feathers from hair to keep and neat a neat and clean braided look.
Wear a scarf on hair at night especially if you are wearing a wrappe style.
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THERE IS SO MUCH TO LOVE ABOUT
NATURAL AND BRAIDED HAIR
Check out these hot ideas for year-round looks
including the latest trends in highlighted color
sunburst patterns and combination styling
plus a few hot spots where
Southern CA professionals and novices in the know
are snapping up the latest in human-hair extensions.
Braid Basics
* Don't braid chemically straightened hair too soon after relaxing--your scalp may be too tender or the hair may be too fragile. Consult a professional braid stylist to ensure that your relaxed mane is prepared for the tension of braids.
* Prior to braiding, get a deep-conditioning treatment and remember to have your ends trimmed.
* After shampooing, avoid creamy conditioners, which leave a noticeable buildup. Stick to lightweight leave-in conditioners. Try Infusium 23 Leave-In Conditioner or Hairobics All Natural Hair and Scalp Leave-In Conditioner.
* Itchy scalp? Try These home rememdies: Sea Breeze, Sunblock, 10% Vinegar in Water. Consider some of the following: Back to Basics Ginger Scalp Therapy Shampoo, EC Mode Scalp Therapy Revitalizer or Nioxin Scalp Therapy Scalp Massage.
* Before removing braids, remember to cut well beyond your natural hair length so you don't accidentally cut your own hair. Try Bianca's Botanicals Unbraid Ease to facilitate the process.
For details and purchasing, see Where to Buy ...... (Scroll on down, my brutha....my sistah).
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* When selecting human-hair extensions, make sure that they're lightweight and the weft is micro-thin. The thinner the weft, the less bulky the weave will look and feel.
* If you want to match the extensions to your hair color, look for shades that mimic the middle and ends of your own hair, not the roots, which are usually darker.
* Take the time to go between the weave track rows to wash your scalp.
* Never go to bed with a wet or damp weave. This is an instant recipe for a tangled, matted mess.
* Give your wavy or curly-textured extensions a daily spritz of water and leave-in conditioner to keep the curl pattern uniform.
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