MORE DETAILED DAILY MAINTENANCE FOR  VIRGIN HAIR:

• You MUST brush your Standard virgin hair in the mornings and at night before bed. 

• Its advisable to carry a brush in your bag. But this is optional, Wind, rain and pollution can affect our hair and it may need a little tidy up from time to time during the day.

WASHING VIRGIN HAIR EXTENSIONS

There is a real knack to maintaining healthy and vibrant hair extensions and washing your hair correctly yet not over washing is essential.

• Always brush your hair before you get into the shower. This limits breakage and tangling when the hair gets wet.

• Let the shower head do the work, wetting your hair in a light downward motion.

• Not too much shampoo (and when we say shampoo, we mean no Sulfate).  A dab the size of quarter of your palm should do it.

• Lather your hair at the roots, massaging gently AROUND the extension attachments. Avoid touching these if you can. Two minutes of soothing massage is about right.

• You can now move on to the rest of your hair.  Split this into manageable sections, about two on each side. Use your palms to spread the lather at the roots down through each section.  By using a downward motion, sandwich each section of your hair in your palms and rub down to clean. The hair will remain strong and breakage is minimised.  

• Rinse your scalp, again letting the shower do the work.  Repeat the lathering and palm wash process , but with a smaller amount of shampoo and just as gentle.

• Lastly, rinse away any traces of shampoo using lukewarm water until your hair feels squeaky clean. A blast of cool water (as cold as you can cope with) at the very end will close the cuticles and ensure the hair is left smooth and shiny.

• Whilst your hair is wet, use your fingers to lightly separate the hair and continue this process with a wide-toothed comb to ensure no sections are joined or intertwined.

• Rub Almond or Coconut oil into the wet hair with the palms of your hands and comb through again using the wide-toothed comb.

 
MOISTURISING

• It’s important to be in-tune with your hair and recognise when it feels and looks dry. In order to preserve the moisture in your Real Hair Extensions you can use natural oils and lotions that contain Almond or Coconut as part of a weekly routine. We only recommend pure natural oils and lotions for moisturising your hair.

DON’T FORGET… 

• Avoid over-washing your hair. Use small amounts of natural products and your hair will stay cleaner for longer. Also, over-washing can loosen your extensions.

• Never use a brush on your hair when it’s wet. Instead, use a wide-toothed comb.

• NEVER go to bed with wet hair! 

CURLY HAIR

Real Curly Hair Extensions look incredibly glamorous and there is a fantastic selection to choose from here at virginhairworld.  Curly hair has a tendency to be naturally drier than straight hair, so it may be necessary to replenish its moisture more often especially 6-8 weeks after installation. Getting to know your hair extensions is key – as soon as you sense they are beginning to dry, spritz them with a little water when required. Adding a few drops of natural oil to the water will work wonders too.  

Changes in weather, your exercise routine, pollution and how you style your hair can all have an impact on all hair types.  So keep an eye on things to get the best out of your lovely natural virgin hair.

Finally, enjoy your hair extensions. Just a little bit of TLC is all they need to stay looking healthy and glossy.  

HAIR PRODUCTS FOR virgin HAIR EXTENSIONS.

We suggest that you use the following products (or similar) to maintain your hair extensions.

Sulfate and silicone Free Shampoo:

Aveda Be Curly

Aveda Dry Remedy

L'Oreal Ever Pure Moisture Shampoo

John Masters Lavender Rosemary Shampoo

Curls Pure Curls Clarifying Shampoo
Aragan oil shampoo
 

Organic Moisturisers For Virgin Uncolured Hair: 

Moroccan Pure Argan Oil - for styling only, the following oils will penetrate cuticles and treat virgin hair;

KTC Pure Almond Oil

Virgin Coconut Oil

Unrefined Coconut Creme or Oil

Pure Jojoba Oil

As a treatment, leave in or soak in Coconut oil for 30mins and rinse out with organic shampoo

Organic Moisturisers for Coloured Human Hair:

All the above oils but leave in  before washing and rinse out or apply small amounts when required.

Moroccan Argan Oil - for styling 

Dr. Hauschka Neem Hair Lotion

Finishing, for all hair types:

Moroccan Argan Oils or Serums

Wella Professionals Shimmer Delight Shine Spray

For further advice, simply get in touch. We are here to help.