Pre-Installation

ALWAYS wash your hair extensions first before installation. 

Installation

Use the over and out method when installing your hair. Although the wefts are stitch to be secure, we still advise that you care for them the best you can.

It is not required, but you may seal your wefts using a good quality weft sealant. Also, cut your wefts only when absolutely necessary. After your install, brush your hair out thoroughly to remove loose hairs.

WASH MAINTENANCE

• Purchasing sulfate-free and alcohol-free products is a necessity. These ingredients strip the hair of its natural oils which, in turn, makes the hair drier and more prone to tangling or matting.
• Remember, products that are free from sulfates might not produce much lather, as this is the specific ingredients used to create those soapy suds, however, these products will do just as good of a job cleansing your hair extensions without stripping the hair of moisture. 
• Apply a moisturizing shampoo and comb hair, starting with the ends working your way up to top.
• Detangle in small sections with a wide tooth comb/brush (preferably a Denman brush)
• Do not massage the hair especially while washing because it can cause tangles.
• Leave the conditioner in for at least 15 minutes or more. The longer you leave the conditioner in before rinsing, the more hydrated your hair will be.
• Rinse thoroughly with luke warm water.
• To enhance the curls, scrunch the hair gently.
• (Optional) When the hair is damp apply a dime size of an anti-frizz non-alcohol hair serum.
• For a more define curl, let hair air-dry.
• Do not brush or comb hair when dry, it will cause hair to frizz and may cause hair to tangle.

PREVENTING TANGLING

• Make sure that you are always gentle with your extensions and that you brush them properly as this can also affect their lifespan.
• Carefully brush out the extensions from the bottom of the hair slowly working upwards towards the root. If you come across a particularly pesky knot, brush/comb it through gently. 
• Matting and tangling is a normal occurrence with not just your natural hair but will all types of hair extensions. This can happen due to a lack of constant brushing, weather, or dryness.
• A common reason why extensions tangle and get matted throughout the day is because of a combination of sweat, heat, and friction.
• Also, keep in mind that when human hair is constantly moving around it mattes or ‘clumps’ together in pieces and should be brushed to avoid this. During the day, we generate heat at the back area of our nape and scalp, and often times we sweat back there too. Your sweat is salty and acidic which can dry out your hair extensions. When you add additional hair volume to this combination and constantly move your head throughout the day, tangling and matting will occur.
• Weather can also contribute to tangling, whether it is due to the wind, humidity, or heat. Humidity adds moisture to the environment, causing hair to frizz and tangle. Heat will do just the opposite as it will dry it out.
• If possible have a travel size wide-tooth comb or a soft bristle brush. Always have a brush/comb on hand so that you can give your hair a quick brushing. 
• Purchasing sulfate-free and alcohol-free products is a necessity. Products with ingredients of sulfate can strip the hair of its natural oils and will affect their integrity. This, in turn, makes the hair drier and more prone to tangling or matting.

TIPS ON REDUCING SHEDDING 

• Just like your natural hair, extensions will shed. Shedding is a common occurrence with hair extensions and because majority of All Sweetness Collection hair are made of RAW human hair, you can expect some shedding throughout their lifespan.
• The first and quite possibly one of the most important steps is to brush/comb your extensions out before washing them and only once the hair is 90% dry. This helps minimize the possibility of breakage and shedding during the washing and because the hair is at its weakest point when wet.
• Also, take into consideration that the more products you use, the more you will need to wash your extensions, so the best way to reduce shedding is to use a minimal number of products.
• Washing your extensions too much or using products that contain sulfates and alcohol will strip the hair of its natural oils which will likely cause them to shed.
• Additionally, using a high temperature when heat styling runs the risk of damaging the hair which can then cause breakage and shedding.
• If you want more hold when curling your extensions, try flexirods, wrapping the hair, or pin curls and leaving them overnight or even just for an hour to ensure the curls stay in place without the use of hairspray. If you do want to reach for hairspray, consider a lightweight formula which you can still easily brush through. Extra strength hair sprays will clog up your extensions, which means more washing.

CLOSURES/FRONTAL/WIG SHEDDING 

• Closures, frontals, and wigs will possibly shed more than weft hair due to the construction of the hair being knotted on the lace.
• The lifespan also decreases when overly bleached/processed the lace.
• When plucking the closure, frontal,wig please try not to over pluck because the hair will naturally shedding over time.
• If you want to have a longer use of preventing the use of using your leave out, use a closure or frontal.

STYLING MAINTENANCE

• When using heat or styling tool, always use heat protector.
• When using heat or styling tool, please be mindful to not excessively use heat. Due to the hair pattern will eventually drop over time and can cause split ends.
• To keep wave/curls without heat, use flexirods or pin curl the hair.
• With straight hair or straightening the hair, if possible, wrap the hair to prevent waves or frizz to occur.
• With wigs that are not sewn or glued down, its recommended to place the hair on a mannequin to prevent friction and contact use of styling the hair.
• Please be careful in the products you use while styling the hair. Using sticky products such as hair spray, hair gel, or hair wax, can and likely will clog up and weigh down your extensions.
• Also, keep in mind that the products that you use in your natural hair can travel onto your extensions from constant head movement and heat from your scalp.(Especially with sew-ins, clip-ins, and material use to protect your hair under wigs)