FAQ
HAIR PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS
The biggest mistake I made when first wearing human hair was washing it with a harsh shampoo.after a while, my hair became very dry and brittle and I thought it was due to me getting bad hair, turns out, the way I was caring for it was the culprit. Co-washing is simply washing hair with a conditioner and should be done every 2-3weeks.this keeps the hair looking great and feeling silky.
Keeping your hair conditioned regularly helps to avoid excessive use of hair products. One of the biggest myths about people of color and ethnic hair is that you need to have a constant rotation of hair moisturizers, sprays, gels, grease, and oils to maintain healthy hair. This is not true. Natural hair is already strong, which is why so many people accidentally abuse it with rough treatment. Believe it or not; wide-tooth combs, natural ingredients such as virgin olive oil, a good shampoo/conditioner, water, and your own fingers are the best tools and products for ethnic hair.
HAIR TUTORIAL: DO AND NOT DO
- Do not split the weft. Although many stylists like to do this - please know that splitting wefts are not necessary and can do more harm to the hair than good.
- Don't cut the wefts.
- If you cut the wefts, seal each end with Weft glue.
- Do clip the ends of the hair every 6-8 weeks or at the time of re-install.
AFTER INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE
Because the hair you have purchased is of top virgin quality you must treat it as such, or the result will be dry, dull, tangled, damaged, and unmanageable hair. It is imperative to utilize products that restore and maintain virgin hair natural qualities (soft, silk, tangled free)
Sulfate-free and silicone-free hair products is a must:
- We are very anti-chemical. The use of products heavy in alcohol, sulfates, parabens, and other chemicals is not at all recommended, but if you decide to do so please proceed with caution.
- We highly recommend liquid gold weft glue for weft sealing or weave bonding.
- Use a ph 7 or neutral shampoo; sulfate-free.
- Use alcohol-free styling aids (mouse, hair jams) sparingly
- ABSOLUTELY NO GREASY PRODUCTS!
- Greasy products will result in weighed-down hair, loss of natural texture, and an increase in the chance of tangling.
If you are interested in using hair care products we do have some recommendations:
Carol's Daughter
Tresemme Curly Hair Shampoo/Conditioner
Mixed- chicks
Jane Carter Solution
Pantene or Keracare
Organix Cherry Blossom Ginseng Shine Spray and Serum (sold separately) apply while hair is wet.
Wear a satin scarf over your hair at night. A secure satin scarf will keep your hair from snagging, drying out, and breaking during your sleep. keep your hands out of your hair. This is the golden rule that mom used to enforce when we were all little girls, and it still applies today. Playing in your hair causes damage. When you are constantly running your fingers and hands through your hair all the time, yanking, and tugging at the weft, you may not realize this but - YOU ARE PULLING YOUR HAIR OUT! Although it may take some getting used to, it¡¯s very important to keep your hands out of your hair. The only time it is necessary is after you wash and during the styling process. That is it.
Keep the use of curling, flat irons, and other excessive use of heating appliances to a minimum. The more heat you use on virgin hair - the shorter the lifespan. As with your own natural hair, heat causes breakage and shedding. You can safely use heat when you apply a heat protectant to the hair because it will block the high temperatures and prevent hair breakage. Curling irons are not always necessary for styling. Flexi-rod curlers, pillow rollers, and heatless hair setters will set your hair to your perfect desired style without heat. These items can be purchased at your local beauty supply retailer, Amazon com, Walgreens, Target, or Walmart stores.
DIFFERENCES IN HAIR FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
Brazilian hair can be straight, wavy, or curly, is soft has medium luster, and holds a curl well.
Chinese hair is very straight, the course has low luster, and does not hold a curl well.
European (usually from Russia)hair is straight, silky, has a high luster and holds a curl.
Indian hair is wavy/curly, soft has high luster, and holds a curl.
Malaysian hair is wavy, silky, very shiny, and holds a curl.
Mongolian hair is straight or wavy, of course, has high luster, and holds a curl well.
Peruvian hair can be straight, wavy, or curly, is silky has medium luster, and holds a curl.
How to Style Curly Hair Without Frizz
PREP HAIR CORRECTLY
The shampoo and conditioner you use make a huge difference in taming your curls. Always use products that state specifically they are for curly and/or frizzy hair. Never use products meant for straight hair or you will end up with a mess. If you don't prep your hair, you'll make styling extremely difficult. When you apply conditioner, ensure you leave it on for 3-5 minutes at least. Curly hair tends to be drier and the extra time lets the conditioner moisturize better.
PROPER DRYING
Apply a curl shaping cream or spray onto damp curls to tame frizz while your hair air dries. Beauty experts recommend letting curly hair air dry to reduce heat damage, but if you do blow dry, always coat hair thoroughly with a heat protectant spray made for curly and/or dry hair. Only use a wide-tooth comb to work through wet curls to prevent snagging which only creates frizz and flyaways later. If your hair is really dry or tangled, use a small amount of leave-in conditioner. Too much conditioner will cause your curls to stick together or fall flat. Once you're ready to dry, use a diffuser on your blow dryer for more even drying and more even curls.