Whether you are new to wearing extensions or an old pro, figuring out how to wash your weave, while keeping the style looking fresh, can be a daunting task. What you need is clean results without disturbing too much of the style. The following are steps to making sure you have a luxurious and shiny mane that lasts.
- Purchase two nozzle tip applicator bottles to have on hand. You can usually find them at any beauty supply, drug store, or even online.
- Fill one halfway with your favorite shampoo and the other half with cool water. (Using water that is room temperature or lower helps you to feel the mixture as it reaches your scalp). You can also add a few drops of essential oils like: peppermint, tea tree, or eucalyptus, to help cleanse the scalp and alleviate any dryness or itchy skin.
- Saturate your hair with water in the shower.
- Use the nozzle of the bottle and make a part where your extensions lie to expose the hair and scalp underneath. Squeeze a generous amount of shampoo onto your scalp and underlying hair.
- Gently massage the mixture into your hair, making sure to saturate every inch.
- Apply the shampoo to the ends of the extensions and upwards. Then run your fingers through the hair in a downward motion to thoroughly clean the length. This method of application allows for minimal tangling and snarls.
- Rinse your entire hair and scalp, using the applicator bottle filled with cool water.
- Apply the conditioner in the same manner as the shampoo. You can choose to rinse it less generously and leave some in for maximum shine and manageability.
- Again, rinse your entire hair and scalp, using the applicator bottle filled with cool water.
- Saturate your head in the shower with warm water, then switch it to as cold as you can stand, in order to lock in the moisture and texture.
Maintenance is a large factor in the life of your weave, not to mention the way that it looks when you wear it. Knowing the best methods to cleaning and managing your style will help you save time and money in the long run. Do not skimp when it comes to your hair piece. Treat it like any other accessory and keep it shiny and clean. You wouldn’t leave the house with a dirty diamond on your finger, so never leave the house with one on your head!