Something You Should Do While Wearing Extensions

From protecting your new growth to avoiding the dreaded hairline breakage, these tips will keep your tracks in tact.

DO Care For Your Own Hair First

Before you commit to adding in extensions, make sure that your own hair is in the best shape possible. When your hair is under a weave, you think that you’re protecting it. However, if you’re not taking care of the hair underneath, you could be doing more damage than good, My philosophy is that you have to deep condition, moisturize and give your own hair the best treatment that you can before you sew it up under the weave. If you start out with clean and conditioned virgin hair, it will stay healthy and continue to grow.

DO Consider the Amount of Styling Time You'll Need

If you’re tight on time in the mornings, avoid your hair like Malaysian deep wave virgin hair that will need to be styled daily. If you can spend a lot of time in the mirror everyday, then you can go with the hair that needs constant styling, I recommend wavy textures for those with busy schedules because it is a wash-and-go texture but it also straightens really beautifully.

DO Consider a Wig

Wigs are quickly becoming the popular alternative to extensions because of their versatility and ease. A lot of women will get a lace-front wig sewn in because it lasts as long as a weave but it takes less time to install, Wigs are also good because they come off and on everyday and allow your own hair to breathe at night.

DO Take Into Consideration the Weight of Your Extensions

The longer and fuller your extensions are, the heavier the hair will be. This could cause added tension on your natural hair and make it prone to breakage. When your virgin hair bundles with closure start growing under the weave, the weight of the weft can start to pull and break hair, especially around the edges. It’s also important to note that if you have a relaxer, the area where your new growth and relaxed hair meets is very delicate and more prone to breakage.

DO Customize Your Cut and Color

After you’ve worn your weave straight and long for a while, experiment by having the same hair dyed and cut into a fresh new ’do. Customizing your hair can make all the difference. Talk to your stylist and bring in pictures to see what style and cut would work best for you.

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