Raw hair responds best when you work with its natural pattern rather than against it. This guide covers everything you need to keep your hair soft, defined and looking its best, from your first wash to everyday wear.
Saturate the hair with water and conditioner before detangling. Work gently from ends to roots using a tangle-free comb or detangling brush.
Allow the curls or waves to find their natural shape as the hair dries. Scrunch, twist or plop gently to encourage definition.
You don't need to start from scratch every time. Mist with water and a lightweight leave-in to bring movement and definition back to the texture.
Raw hair should be treated in the same way you would care for your own hair. It requires regular washing to remove product build-up and maintain its elasticity, health, softness and overall integrity. If too much product builds up on the hair, it may become dry, dull, heavy or less responsive to styling products.
If your curls or waves are no longer responding as expected, a thorough wash is often the first step.
Raw Indian hair naturally has some frizz and dryness, particularly with curly textures. This is a normal characteristic of natural, unprocessed hair.
The hair requires regular moisture to remain soft and manageable. We recommend refreshing with water and lightweight leave-in products rather than layering heavy creams, oils or styling products.
Keeping your routine simple will usually give raw hair the best results.
Tangling is a natural characteristic of curly hair because the strands curl around and interact with one another.
You may experience some tangling throughout wear, particularly at the nape where the hair comes into regular contact with clothing and experiences friction.
Regular detangling, washing and moisturising will help keep the hair manageable.
Shrinkage is completely normal with curly textures and is an indication of the hair's curl pattern and elasticity. The hair may therefore appear shorter when worn in its natural curly state than when stretched or straightened.
Some shedding is completely natural with wefted hair, just as natural hair sheds.
You may notice loose strands during washing, detangling and styling. This does not indicate a fault with the hair. Excessive or unusual shedding is different and should always be assessed separately.
You may notice shorter hairs around the top of your weft. These are intentional and are commonly known as the "beard" of the weft.
The beard is created as part of the wefting process and also helps to cover and conceal the tracks once the hair is installed, contributing to a fuller and more natural finish. The amount of visible beard can vary slightly between bundles and is an expected characteristic of wefted hair.
Night-time protection is an important part of maintaining your hair.
We recommend sleeping in a satin or silk bonnet to minimise friction while you sleep. This helps reduce unnecessary frizz, dryness and tangling and can improve the longevity of the hair.
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