How to Shampoo a Human Hair Weave

Human hair weaves are a service offered in various salons. Weaves give people the feel of having long and thick hair. The hair is bought and woven close into the natural hair. Sometimes a hair weave is applied to cover natural hair. Other ways hair weaves are applied are to make shorter hair longer and curly hair straight. Hair weaves require a lot time and care when shampooing is involved.

• Brush the hair and make sure no tangles are present. Wet the dry hair with small amounts of water. Avoid soaking the human hair weave because this can cause tangles from swelling and can damage the hair weave.


• Brush the hair continually as it becomes moist to avoid matting and tangling. Place an appropriate amount of shampoo for the size of the weave of hair. 


• Clean the hair weaves gently from top to bottom making sure all the hair strands are being shampooed. Rinse soap out of the hair with clean water rinsing from the top down. 


• Add a high quality amount of good conditioner to the weave but not too much. Too much conditioner can lead to build-up on the scalp. Using a leave-in conditioner is ideal. 


• Place hair in a towel and squeeze to get rid of the excess water. Comb the hair weaves gently and allow it to dry. Heat causes hair weaves to dry out. Use a hair dryer only when needed to extend the life of the weave.


• Hair weaves are expensive and it is important to learn how to take care of your hand beforehand. A hair weave can last between three weeks and two months.