Although
many hairnistas will not admit it, the 2-4 week breaks between a
sew-in can inspire PMS-like agitation. Suddenly, you have to change
gears and try to figure out what to do with your hair. It can be even
more stressful if your hair is experiencing breakage or your hair is
in an awkward growth stage where many styles are not achievable. Below
is a care guide for what you should be doing when you take out your
weave.
Deep-Condition! Moisturize!
Weaves
are great protective styles but it can be difficult to fully care
for your hair beneath the tracks. Hence, some hairnistas
will find that hair feels brittle or akin to 'dry-trash' after
removing a weave. To remedy this:
- In the first wash after removing your weave, deep condition your hair. Deep conditioning treatments that we recommend (these work extremely well for those less porous hair types) include:
- Co-wash your hair often (aim for at least once a week), use a leave in conditioner (optional but highly recommended), apply a good moisturizer daily, and use protective oils. Products we recommend include:
Minimize Heat!
Removing
your weave can leave you stumped for styles; many hairnistas will
want to reach for that flatiron. Hold off! Your hair is delicate
after being twisted up in a braid for months. Adding a lot of heat
immediately can cause breakage. If you must use heat, deep condition
prior to heat styling and apply a heat protectant.
Otherwise, check
out YouTube as a resource for styling your hair without using
heat. Here's a couple to get you started:
Use a Satin Cap at Night!
You've
gotten all this new growth with your weave. It's a shame if you allow
friction from pillows and sheets to snap off the ends and nullify
all that growth. Use a satin/silk cap at night to protect your ends.
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