How to maintain your kinky curly weave

They say, “girls with curls have more fun,” which is true to a certain extent.  But what they don’t tell you is that your kinky curly weave can be laborious to maintain, and although they are forgiving they will turn against you especially when you have the faintest idea where to start. And trust me, there is nothing fun about tangles, knots, matting or headaches.

Here are a few tips that will have your (BlowOutKink) kinky curls looking tight and right!

Co-washing

I cannot stress the importance of co-washing BlowOutKink hair. It is important that you use a moisturising conditioner to co-wash you kinky curly weave.
Start by spreading the moisturising conditioner through the hair from root to tip, use your fingers. Once all the moisturising conditioner is in your hair, let it sit for about 10 minutes. Then rinse in the shower, letting the water run down your hair while using your fingers to detangle any knots and remove the conditioner. If there are any stubborn tangles,  add conditioner and repeat this process. Make sure you concentrate on the affected area.

To avoid getting the tangles, make sure you deep condition your weave once or twice a week. Use a wide tooth comb to help remove tangles. It is very important that you only use a wide tooth comb with BlowOutKink hair because other kinds of brushes will damage the hair.

Tip: Never attempt to detangle your BlowOutKink weave when it’s dry.

Drying

The best way to dry your curls is naturally, just sit outside and let mother nature do her thing. You can wrap your damp hair in a cotton towel for about an hour, while your hair dries.   If you are short on time the next best thing would be to use a dryer, BUT make sure that the temperature is set the lowest heat because excessive heat can dry out your hair. If you are drying a wig, place it on a mannequin head to dry fully.

Tip: Don’t rub hair together while drying it, this will cause unwanted tangles, which are difficult to get out.

Styling & Moisturising

Use Hair by Sisi Argan Oil Treatment to beat the frizz caused by bad weather.
Spray daily with a combination of water, conditioner, and argan or almond oil. Use this sparingly and avoid alcohol-based products, as they will dry it out the hair. Although natural oils are a great source of hydration, keep in mind that less is more.

Tip: Moisturise your weave more if you have dyed or highlighted the hair.

Defining  your Curls

Use a curl defining lotion or curl activation creme and run your fingers through your weave to evenly spread out the product. If you want bigger curls, scrunch the hair together while your hair is damp.

Tip: Don’t touch your curls once you have scrunched or applied your curling product.

Useful Tips

• The best time to detangle your hair is when its wet
• Remember to use warm water after conditioning.
• Always wear a silk head wrap before you go to bed .
• Too much heat will cause irreversible damage to your hair’s curl pattern.
• Always do research or get professional help before dying your weave.
• Invest in a good anti-fizz product, it’s a life-saver.

Happy Weaving