Washing your hair every other week should be sufficient, but ask your stylist for advice if you feel like you need a wash more or less often. [1] X Research source
Be very delicate and meticulous; natural hair is very easy to untangle compared to a weave, and any extra force runs the risk of permanently damaging the fixture. [3] X Research source Avoid combing your weave while it is wet, since this may cause damage. Wide-toothed combs are your best bet for detangling a weave. If you have any major knots, try to work the knot out with your fingers before gently combing through the hair with your comb. [4] X Research source
Make sure not to use the traditional circular rubbing method with your weave, as it will encourage tangling. The way you touch the hair should go from root to tip. Be patient and gentle.
Because an excess of conditioner can result in tangling, it’s recommended you find a leave-in conditioner for this purpose.
Sitting in front of an oscillating fan and letting the air do its work is time-consuming, but it’s ultimately the safest way to dry your sew-in weave and natural hair. Hair dryers come with the risk of heat damage, but hooded dryers can alleviate some of the cons. Start with the ends and work your way up to the scalp. Using a diffuser attachment on your hair dryer can also reduce heat damage and allow you to dry your hair more gently.
Dry shampoo comes in the form of a spray or powder that you can apply to the roots of your hair and massage through. Let the shampoo sit on your roots for the time recommended on the bottle. Once you’re done, gently brush the excess powder out of your hair with a bristle brush. If you’re worried about damaging your weave, blow-dry the powder out on a cool setting instead of brushing.
If your weave is shoulder-length or longer, you can safely wash or apply styling products to the wefts from about the mid-point down. If you want to wash your hair under a shower, use a shower cap to keep the glue tracks dry.
Wrap the ends of your extensions in a towel and leave the conditioner in for up to 2 hours, or the length of time recommended on the package. Carefully rinse it out when you’re done, taking care not to get water on the glue. You can also lightly spritz on a leave-in conditioner from the midpoint of your extensions to the tips.
If you’re against the idea of putting your hair in the microwave, you can dry them manually with a hooded dryer. Avoid towel-drying, as this runs the risk of matting.
If you’re feeling particularly daring, you might try to try new combinations and placements, just to see how they complement your face and the rest of your hair!
