STRAIGHT OR BODY WAVE
MAINTENANCE
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Condition hair at least once a week using a good quality sulfate-free product. Use moisture-rich products for the best results.
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Do not massage the hair.
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Rinse thoroughly.
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Apply a moisturizing conditioner and comb hair, starting with the ends working your way up.
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Rinse thoroughly.
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After washing, use a dime size amount of oil to lock the moisture in your hair.
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Let air-dry.
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Do not use oil products excessively on your hair it will cause the hair to weigh down and become stiff.
DAILY CARE
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Brush or comb through to style.
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Apply an alcohol-free hair serum for shine as needed.
It is recommended to co-wash hair prior to installation for the best results.
Our favorite brands:
Organix, Curls unleashed & Tresseme. (All moisture rich)
CURLY
MAINTENANCE
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Apply a moisture rich Conditioner and comb hair, starting with the ends working your way up to your roots.
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Leave Conditioner in for at least 15 minutes or more
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Do not massage the hair.
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Rinse thoroughly.
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Scrunch hair gently to enhance the curls.
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When damp, apply a dime size of an anti-frizz alcohol free hair serum for a more tamed look,
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Let air-dry
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Do not use oil products excessively on curly hair, it will cause matting.
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Do not brush or comb hair when dry, it will cause hair to frizz and may cause hair to tangle & break off.
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Important NOTE: Conditioner only wash is recommended at least 3 times a week
Exotic Lox recommends that you seek help from a professional for extension styling if you are not fully knowledgeable with virgin extensions.
BED TIME CARE
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Before going to bed, braid your hair into one loose large braid and wear a satin silk scarf or bonnet.
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After waking up, undo braid and comb using a wide tooth comb (or paddle brush)through beginning at the ends and working your way up to roots.
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Style as needed
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For bouncy waves, style with flexi-rods or pin curls.
LACE WIGS, LACE FRONTALS & CLOSURES
It is very important that you know laces are to be done by a person with experience. Laces are delicate and easy to damage if you don't know what you are are doing or how to care for them. The hair is only attached to the lace by a knot. If you over process your knots, you will experience a serious case of shedding. If you are too rough on the lace by combing & brushing it will shed. Laces are not meant to last forever. Originally lace wigs, frontals & closures were were for movies & performances. They have now transitioned into being an everyday wear for everyone. It's important you know and understand the lifespan of laces. Your bundles can be re-used 1-2 years with proper care & depending how often you wear them. You will be able to reuse your lace up to 5 times with proper care. Keep in mind that they will shed overtime.
WARNING
Using the wrong products on your extensions will result in dry, dull, tangled, damaged and unmanageable hair extensions! Once natural hair is cut from a donor’s head, it stops receiving much-needed nutriments that nourish and keeps the hair soft, shiny & tangle-free. It’s therefore vitally important to maintain and treat your natural hair extensions with the appropriate maintenance products that will restore/maintain its natural softness, silk and keep it tangle-free. Heat is your hair biggest enemy. The more you use on it, the shorter the life span of your hair. Use heat in moderation. Do not use high temperatures. High temperatures can damage the hair, including permanently altering the hair texture. Use styling products that are alcohol free. Also stay away from the beach & pool water with your extensions. Wetting your whole head will damage and dry the hair out completely