How To Care For Sew-In Hair Weaves?
1. Detangle your hair weave before washing
Comb and detangle hair extensions before washing. It is suggested to opt for a wide tooth comb or your fingers to detangle your hair weave. Comb your hair weave gently starting from the ends and working your way up. Avoid causing tension on the hair.
2. Regularly wash your sew-in weaves, every 7-14 days
Wash your hair weaves regularly just like you treat your natural hair. Pour the proper amount of shampoo into your palm, then massage it into your scalp and through your extension. Try to avoid touching the sewn part. Massage your hair using circular motions.
3 Condition your hair correctly
It is critical to condition your hair correctly, especially curly texture hair. Apply the proper amount of the conditioner below the sewn part since if you apply too much conditioner where the extensions connect with your natural hair, your extensions may fall out. In addition, avoid applying the condition too close to your scalp which may cause your hair to become greasy.
4 Dry your hair completely
Make sure to dry your hair completely to avoid the rest of your extensions losing. Consider using a lower heat setting blow dryer to dry your hair even if it may take a longer time. But your hair will be healthier and last longer. Remember to apply a heat protectant before blow drying your hair to protect your hair.
5 Avoid excessively using heat tools
Heat tools are essential to styling your hair in daily life, but too frequently used can decrease your sew-in weave lifespan. Always use a heat protectant before you heat style your hair. It is best to arrange the use of heat tools reasonably or use some other tools to replace them, like magic hair rollers.
6 Sleep with a silk scarf/cap
The friction between your hair and pillow can lead to tangles when sleeping. So the best way to avoid friction is to opt for a silk scarf or cap. Wrap all your hair into a silk cap, if you are dealing with curly hair, you can do a loose braid before wearing the silk cap. In addition, there is another option to avoid friction-change your pillowcase to a silk material, which is also very efficient.
FAQ
How Long Does A Sew-In Last?
Normal 6-8 weeks with proper care. It also depends on the type of extension you use, the skill of your hairstylist, and how fast your hair grows.
Can You Reuse Bundles After a Sew-in?
The short answer is yes, you can reuse hair bundles and we recommend you do that. The promise is you buy high-quality human hair bundles. As we all know, human hair extensions are a huge investment in life, you spend over $100 for a complete set of bundles and it would be a waste of money to only use the hair once.
Do sew-in weaves damage your hair?
No, they won't, only if you braid the natural hair too tight when sewing a weave or extension. Actually, sew-in weaves can help your natural hair growth. Helping shield the natural hair and protect it from damage from the environment, like sunlight, dust, and heat tools. Having a sew-in also means that you don’t have to wash your hair or style it frequently.
