Brazilian body wave hair weaves are undeniably absolutely fabulous, but it is important to take care of them to keep them looking fab for longer. Whether you're always on the go or a busy mother, a Brazilian hair weave is perhaps the best hair solution to help you look gorgeous at all times.
As great as a Brazilian hair weave can be, it can cause a fair amount of damage than good if it isn't put in or maintained properly. That said, here are 6 tips on keeping your weave looking salon fresh 24/7.
Co-wash your Hair
Co-washing is great way to refresh your hair before and after installing your Brazilian weave. This generally must be done once a week with a quality conditioner. When wearing your Brazilian hair regularly, it tends to lose its full body and luster after a while. Co-washing is basically a 4 step process where you begin by:
1. Wetting the hair with water and then generously apply a moisturizing conditioner from weft to tip.
2. Next, use a wide tooth comb to comb through the hair, and let the conditioned hair rest for roughly 5 minutes.
3. After your weave is rehydrated, rinse out all the conditioner thoroughly from the weave.
4. Finally, pat the Brazilian body wave hair dry with a soft towel to remove excess water from the hair, and let it air dry. Be sure not to rub the hair together when removing the excess water as this might result in unmanageable frizz and tangles.
Proper Installation of Brazilian Body Wave Hair
When installing your Brazilian weave, it is highly important that you not sow through the weft, but rather around it. This helps increase the lifespan of your weft. Additionally, avoid cutting the wefts in order to use them again. This however is a personal preference and if you do decide to cut them, make sure you seal the wefts before installation.
Seal the Wefts to Avoid Shedding
Wefts are the basis of amazing hair weaves, and sealing them is perhaps the best way to prevent them from shedding. You may need to have your hair professionally re-wefted if your weave has been installed for a while. Your Brazilian body wave hair is inclined to shedding right after it's installed and this is the case for any wefted hair.
While it's nearly impossible to prevent shedding, sealing the hair at the wefts before installing the weave can considerably reduce the chances. It is best to choose high quality wefts from the start in order to dramatically reduce the amount of shedding of your Brazilian body wave hair. Some people use fabric glue or other alternatives to seal the wefts, but these may not be able to withstand exposure to oil, heat and water.
Therefore, it is best to ask your stylist for a quality weft sealer, and one that will also bond quickly and leave the area flexible after drying. There are several dedicated weft sealants that provide a secure bond without leaving a white crust or residue along the weft. To apply the sealant, place a cloth or newspaper on a large surface such as dining table or counter top.
Next, lay the hair weave on the surface, and use something sturdy to anchor the ends of the hair down so that you can see the wefts and prevent them from tangling as you apply the sealant. Apply the sealant directly over the stitches of the weft, and glue from the top for a tighter seal.
Avoid getting the sealant on the Brazilian body wave hair itself as this might result in clumping and ruin the hair. Further to avoid/reduce shedding, it is highly recommended that you use double wefted hair owing to its thickness and less shedding due to the double sewing.
Drying & Styling a Brazilian Weave
When drying or styling your Brazilian body hair weave, avoid using a high setting with the blow dryer or heated styling tools. Similar to natural hair, excessive hair can dry the hair weave and loosen the bonds. Never go to bed with a wet hair weave as this will result in matting and a musty smell.
Sleeping with a Hair Weave
Use a silk scarf to wrap your hair up at night as this will prevent your weave from breaking, drying and snagging while you sleep. You can also use a second silk scarf around the first one for added security. Also, try sleeping on a satin pillowcase in order to avoid disturbing your weave. You can also use bendable rollers aka flexi-rods to maintain your hair without using heat.
These work great for those with busy schedules it saves time in the morning by simply removing them.
Treating your Brazilian Hair Weave
There are several recommended products to nourish and style your weave starting with Moroccan Argan oil for styling and frizz. Keratin products work great as well such as castor oil, which can be worked into your weave to increase shine and gloss.
Wearing a hair weave gives you a great opportunity to boast beautiful tresses that you've always desired, and the tips mentioned above will help you take care of it and enhance its longevity.
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