Caring For Your Sew-Ins

More and more people tend to think that the moment they get sew-ins into their hair, that is all they have to do! It will automatically grow their hair, and they don't have to do any thing else. Truth of the matter is, this is the best time to take care of your hair naturally. (And still wear extensions!) Why bother wearing sew-ins for 1-3 months, only to realize that the condition of your hair is more or less the same. (If not worse!!! Especially if the motive for sew-ins is to improve the overall well being of your hair and length retention.

 

Growing Hair with Weave

Start by deep conditioning your hair a day before applying the extensions. You could do a cholesterol treatment, hot oil treatment, or even doing a deep condition with a good conditioner. Also, consider a protein treatment as well

When properly installed, sew- in hair weaving can be very beneficial and have positive results. Hair weaving can play a key factor to hair growth and maintaining of healthier hair. When hair is braided with nominal tension it aids the blood flow to the cells in the scalp to circulate and nourish the hair follicle beneath the scalp. This blood flow actually promotes hair growth and a healthy scalp .

The beauty of Sew In Weave Extensions is that it is a great technique that allows your hair to rest, thicken, and lengthen and protect it from blow drying, chemicals and the environments. In addition, you can still enjoy styling your extension hair and subject it to hot curling, blow drying, fun wavy looks, and more without damaging your own hair.

• No chemicals or glue are needed to apply wefts.

• Sew In Weave Extensions should be limited to a 10-12 week period. Never exceed 3 months.

• Great for Clients Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair

• Proper Weave Removal

• Weaves should be removed professionally to prevent the cutting of the clients natural hair

• It is good to remove the weave and give your natural hair a break for 2-3 months while you give your hair protein and deep conditioning treatments and a trim during your break

• If you opt to fully relax your hair after removing your weave, then wait 6-8weeks before reapplying your weave extensions to reduce tension and breakage on your roots

Weave Maintenance

Underneath the Weave

It is highly recommended that you oil your hair 1-3 times per week while wearing your hair extensions  to keep your natural hair lubricated. This helps to prevent and reduce dryness, tangling, and breakage.

Extension Hair Maintenance

Extension Hair should be shampooed every 2 weeks.

Be sure to dry your roots thoroughly, if your hair is not dried well from the roots, you can get fungus and mold growth, as well as an odor. Shamppooing your hair every 2 weeks will allow the braids underneath to retain it's strength, and reduce an early rough appearance. Sew-In styles are so much more than getting them done and then doing no maintenance at home. Again make sure your roots or completely dry to prevent mold, odor, or fungus growth.
Prior to nap time or sleep time, cover your hair with a satin/silk scarf. This will help aid in the protection of your braids. And keep your hair style in place, while protecting your hair from damage from rubbing against the pillow/ bed .