Monday, September 23, 2013

Taking Care Of Virgin Brazilian Hair Extensions

By Dawn Williams


Weaves or hairpieces can be beautiful as well as natural looking. Those that are applied with care, are professionally done, and the tresses are smooth and silky are a great thing to show off. For these reasons, virgin Brazilian hair extensions are becoming a preference for those who like to wear weaves and or have longer hair.

For some time, getting a weave that looks great without being bulky or stiff looking has been a challenge for those who are not rich. While some may be able to afford frequent trips to the salon or buy special products to keep their tresses maintained, this does not work for everybody. The good news is that someone did discover a solution to natural looking tresses that required little maintenance on its own.

Maintenance if often a challenge for wearers as finding a balance can be a challenge. Often one is maintained but the other is ignored, which can be a waste of money. Using the wrong products or methods can either ruin them, or the natural locks underneath may lack the moisture it needs to maintain this type of hairdo.

Care depends mostly on the condition of the users hair type. If the person has an extremely oily scalp, they should use a dry, or powder, shampoo for their roots. Washings should be done at least once every other week, using a mild shampoo. Instead of doing a rapid shampoo where the everything is washed at once and rubbed vigorously, working the extensions slowly from the scalp to the ends is recommended.

Follow up every shampoo a light conditioner and use a deep conditioner on a monthly basis. Locks that are chemically treated or extremely dry will benefit from deep conditioning twice a month. When shampooing, wash out products carefully to prevent scalp buildup.

When drying, it is best to blot with a thick towel. Air drying is best to maintain its natural wave pattern. However, if the natural locks are thick or the user does not want to leave home with a wet scalp, they can set their hand dryer on low with special attention to certain areas.

Combing may be done with a wide tooth comb or hair extension loop brush. For those who applied the knot technique, it is best to separate into small sections and work from the roots to the ends. If the natural locks are extremely dry, this is a good time to add daily moisturizers or light oils to the scalp.

Unless the wearer wants to lose the wave pattern and go completely straight, heating tools should be avoided. Curling irons may be used sparingly and if adhesives or bonding solution was used to apply the extensions, follow directions to avoid loosening or damage. Anyone who is considering this look should have a healthy head of hair that is well conditioned. A good cosmetologist can make recommendations to anyone who wants to wear virgin Brazilian hair extensions but may have challenges such as breakage or thinning.




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