Brazilian/Indian Remy Care Tips

when i had my brazilian hair, i battled to find someone to advise on what the hair care process was including my stylist who didnt know much but the basics (she is damn good at putting it on though). I got tips from people who thought Brazilian hair was for the elite and you must pay R250 rand to get it washed every 2nd week - my response was "Really"..Anyways i did a bit of research and found out that a bit of  good quality shampoo and conditioner once a week as well as a touch of hair Serum once a week will keep your Brazilian hair looking fabulously healthy and natural with no shedding either. Big tip though is to not use a handheld blow drier, rather let the hair airdry - keeps the texture and gives it good volume.. here are some proper tips i thought i should share on how to maintain your expensive but great investment:

• Wash your hair at least once per week.
• Use a shampoo with a pH of 7 at the most (neutral pH).
• Apply the shampoo first in your hands and rub them together.
• Distribute the shampoo in the hair, starting with the roots.
• Don't massage. Make movements from the roots downwards to clean your scalp and to bring the foam back to the ends.
• Rinse abundantly.
• Apply the conditioner and comb your hair starting from the ends and by going up gradually to the roots.
• Rinse abundantly.
• Dry your hair with a bath towel without rubbing them. Then finish by letting them dry naturally.
• If you don't have time, use a hair drier set on average heat or even better on cold air. Moreover, hold your hair drier at least 20cm from your hair.
• rub a drop or two of hair serum in your hands and massage it on the hair

should you desire a sleek/wavy look, then do the following when hair has dried:

• Before going to bed, attach your hair in form of a large braid.
• When you wake up, detach your braid. Then comb your hair starting with the ends and going up to the roots

NB: Don't sleep with wet hair. You risk tangling them during the night!!