Hair Care Tips

General
-Seal wefts before use
-Co-wash hair before use
-Do not put the needle through the wefts
-Shampoo and condition the hair once a week
-A weaving cap is recommended
-Do NOT use heavy oil products on hair
-Either wrap or cover (satin cap or satin pillow) hair before bed or hard workouts

Swimming/Sauna Swimming Cap
Comb hair & put into braids before swimming or wading in any type o f water. NEVER wear a swimming cap without wetting and braiding hair up, can lead to tangling. Dry hair soaks up salt water or chlorine, best to wet hair before getting into water.

Straight/Body Wave
-When shampooing, wet the hair slowly and apply shampoo generously. Do NOT massage or rub hair against itself
-Use wide-tooth comb, comb out tangles and wash in a downward motion. Rinse out shampoo completely
-Apply conditioner and let it sit 10-30 minutes, then rinse out completely
-Gentle towel dry and let air dry. Apply light serum or leave in conditioner
-Use alcohol free styling aids, such as mousse, gel, and hair spray in moderation

Loose Wave
-When shampooing, wet the hair slowly and apply shampoo generously. Do NOT massage or rub hair against itself
-Use wide-tooth comb, comb out tangles and wash in a downward motion. Rinse out shampoo completely
-Apply conditioner and let it sit 10-30 minutes, then rinse out completely
-Gentle towel dry and let air dry. Apply light serum or leave in conditioner
-Use alcohol free styling aids, such as mousse, gel, and hairspray in moderation
-To refresh waves, spray with plain water, leave in conditioner or diluted curl activator. Do NOT use leave in conditioner or activator too frequently or the hair will tangle from product build up

Deep/Curly
-Use techniques as above texts
-Finger style or use a wide tooth comb only when hair is damp
-Do NOT comb hair when dry, you will disrupt the curl pattern and cause the hair to frizz
-Do NOT use oily or greasy products, it can cause tangling

Recommended Shampoo/Conditioner:

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The One by Frederic Fekkai