My Weave Care routine (Part 2)

After I did my last blog post about how I maintain my own hair while wearing a weave. I got a request from a blog supporter to share how I’m maintaining my virgin Peruvian hair. In the past I made many mistakes when taking care of my own hair and weave. I’d buy hair extensions/weave and the hair wouldn’t last as long as it should have. But through trial and error I realised my hair and weave care mistakes.

Currently have installed 12 inch Peruvian body wave.

Ladies, when you invest in good quality virgin/remy human hair( Brazilian, Peruvian, Malaysian, etc) you expect it to last and stay as fresh as when you bought it, right? I know I do, high quality human hair should last 6 months to a year or even longer depending on the grade of hair and use. But even if you payed a lot of Randela’s for the hair it can only stay looking good if YOU maintain it correctly.

This was after a wash and blow dry hence there isn't much curl definition.

 Because it is REAL hair (once belonged to someone, lol) it needs regular washes just like your own hair does to keep it looking healthy. These are the products I’ve been using for my weave care regime. Tresemme Shampoo and Conditioner the Thermal Recovery range with aloe and almond extracts. Depending on how often you use heat or if your weave is dyed choose a shampoo and conditioner based on that. I don’t use these products on my own hair only when I’m wearing a weave because they have silicones which dry my natural hair. But for my weave they work just fine to cleanse and condition it.

Tresemme Shampoo & Conditioner (R59 each on sale)

 I usually moisturise my scalp and hair underneath my weave daily. So it’s my weave gets a little weighed down and greasy.Even if you don't moisturise your own hair the natural oils from your own hair can make your extensions greasy. It’s important to wash your weave OFTEN weekly or at least every second week depending. I have been washing and conditioning my hair every 10 days whenever I can do my hair at home. 

                                   

After washing and conditioning I often air dry my hair to get that natural curl from this Peruvian body wave. But when I’m using my hood dryer or blow dryer I spray this Tresemme Heat Protector to help protect the weave from getting heat damage. Then I just follow up with a small drop of this Moroccan Argan oil by Avon to add shine. A little goes a long way so this small 30ml bottle will last a while. The lady I bought my hair from suggest this and it's great, affordable and smells divine. Plus I can also use this Moroccan Argan oil on my own hair as a sealant and to add a healthy shine.

 Right: Heat Protector by Tresemme ( Around R50)

 A drop daily of this Moroccan Argan oil (R 80) on my weave is all I need

Silicone is a good alternative to use to add shine on remy/virgin human hair. Beware to avoid using too much silicone on virgin/remy hair too much tends to have the opposite effect making it greasy and weigh it down.  Atleast that has been my experience with it. In general avoid putting an overload of products after washing your extensions a little oil will go a long way.To get that blowing in the wind movement once you have washed, conditioned your weave.

Far Right: Silicone 

Ladies your hair extensions can really last a little longer and look much better with just regular wash and care. Happy weave care affair!