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Brazilian hair is one of the most popular types of hair extensions, especially in South America. It is usually collected from donors with strong, healthy, unprocessed hair, from small places in Brazil.
It´s of very high quality and therefore silky soft, pretty thick, low maintenance and very durable. It can last up to a year, if properly cared for.
Since this type of hair is of very high quality, it is also more expensive than other types of hair, so you would probably want to learn how to properly take care of it.
Here are some things you should be doing to make your Brazilian hair extensions last as long as you can, while maintaining its softness and brilliance.
- Proper installation
The first, and maybe the most important step, to making your hair extensions look amazing is to properly install them.
This will probably be done by your highly experienced stylist, but here are some things you should look out for:
- your hair should be washed first, in order to clean any leftover product or oil residue and buildup, so the extensions would not stick to your hair. It would be best to let it dry naturally and comb it out with a wide-tooth
- do not pierce or put needles through the wefts
- do not split the wefts
- avoid cutting the wefts, if necessary, each cut weft end should be sealed with glue.
- Washing
The second, equally important step, is to properly treat your new beautiful extensions with appropriate products.
The best choice would be mild sulfate and silicone free shampoos (once a month), conditioners (twice a month) and other hair products (e.g. water-based silicone serums). They would help maintain the hair´s natural softness, while keeping it tangle free.
Be aware – over-shampooing your hair can strip it of much needed nutrients and oils, and make it look damaged and lifeless.
- Drying
In order to not dry out your hair too soon, it would be best if you would let it dry naturally. First, pat your hair dry (do not rub) with a clean towel and then let it dry naturally.
Do not use hair dryers, but if for some reason you really have to, minimize the heat exposure.
Avoid going to bed with damp hair, since it could make your hair frizzy and tangled.
- Brushing
You should brush your hair twice a day, and before each wash.
Use a paddle or natural hair brush (preferably boar hair) but avoid fine tooth combs (they can lead to breakage in the weave).
Don´t forget to hold your hair at the roots, so you don´t loosen the extensions.
- Sleeping
Before going to bed at night, you should brush your hair and tie it down, or even braid it, then cover it with a silk or satin cap.
Never use cotton materials, because they could absorb oils or elastic bands, since they can cause stress to your hair.
We’re all set!
Now you know 5 great ways to take a good care of your Brazilian hair.
In case this type of hair is not to your liking, I recommend you to read this great guide about another great type of human hair – Peruvian hair: Important Facts You Should Know.
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