Hair Care Tips

Rachel’s Hair Loft 100% virgin hair is just like your hair. It must be washed, conditioned and moisturized based upon the specific texture. The number #1 mistake you can make is assuming that virgin hair cannot be damaged like your natural hair. Virgin hair can be over processed, color damaged and heat damaged when heat is used excessively just like with your natural hair. Please seek professional help when coloring and processing.

PRE-INSTALLATION

• Always wash your hair extensions first before installation.

DAILY MAINTENANCE (STRAIGHT/ WAVY)

• Brush hair with a paddle detangling brush before bed (Straight and Wavy textures) daily to ensure there are no naturally occurring tangles. Like all hair minimal shedding is expected. Use a heat protectant spray before applying hot curling and straightening irons. The less heat styling to the extensions, the longer life span they will last.
• Covering hair with a satin scarf or bonnet before bed is recommended to avoid frizzing and tangling.
• Argan oil is highly recommended. 

WASHING & CONDITIONING (STRAIGHT/WAVY)

• Brush hair with a paddle detangling brush to prevent tangling once wet.
• Hair should be washed regularly to remove dirt and oil to maximize the longevity of the hair. We recommend using a sulfate free shampoo to minimize drying out the hair.
• Wash the hair gently in a downward motion with your palms, do not scrub or bunch the hair together as this will cause open cuticles to rub against each other causing friction.
• Use a moisturizing conditioner.
• Let the hair air dry and style as usual.

 DAILY MAINTENANCE (CURLY HAIR)

A spray bottle with water will be your best friend so always have one on hand before daily styling. These textures are high maintenance and will tangle just like your natural curls but these textures will easily detangle with water and a conditioning product.

• Use a paddle detangling brush to smooth and define curls on damp or wet hair.
• Air dry/ Hang dry when possible with as little manipulation as possible to get best curl results.
• Finger detangle hair daily
• Use leave-in conditioner or a curling cream when styling.
• Only use sulfate free shampoo when necessary to remove product buildup when cleansing hair.  
• Deep condition hair at least once every two weeks if not more. Leaving conditioner on for at least 10 minutes before washing out. This will not only preserve your curl pattern but extend the life of your extensions.

Natural Blow Out

• Wash and condition hair before installation.
• Finger detangle and use a paddle brush as needed.
• This unique texture doesn't require the daily use of water like the other textures.
• Hair should be washed regularly to remove dirt and oil to maximize the longevity of hair. We recommend using a sulfate free shampoo to minimize drying out the hair. We recommend co-washing your extensions weekly and shampooing bi-weekly to rid your extensions of any excess product. Deep conditioning can be done as needed.
• Wash the hair gently in a downward motion with your palms, do not scrub or bunch the hair together as this will cause open cuticles to rub against each other causing friction.
• Follow the same steps for conditioning and deep conditioning as other natural textures stated above.

Wig Essentials Guide

Shampoo/Conditioners

• Aussiemoist Miracle Moist Shampoo and Conditioner
• TRESemme Moisture Rich Shampoo & Conditioner

Leave-In Treatments

• Chi Infra Silk Infusion, Leave-In Reconstruction Treatment
• Shea Moisture Leave-In Treatment Conditioner

Wig Caps

• HD wig cap (Black wig cap get rids of the line of demarcation)
• No nonsense women’s Sheer Knee-High Value Pack with Comfort Top Pantyhose

Hair Oil

• Argan Oil of Morocco Weightless Healing Dry Oil Spray
• BIOSILK Silk Therapy Original

Holding Hair Sprays

• Sebastian Professional Shaper Hairspray

Lace Tint

• Ruby Kisses Foundation Cream
• Red by Kiss Tinted Lace Powder
• Ebin New York Tinted Lace Spray

Parting Space

• Maybelline Fit Me Pressed Powder

Styling Wax for Hair Flyaways

• Avlon Keracare Styling wax
• She is Bomb Wax Stick
• Anwoor Hair Wax Stick

Hot Tools:

• Annie Electric Hot Comb Medium Teeth
• Hot Tools Pro Artist 24K Gold Curling Iron (1-1/2”)
• T3 Switch Kit Professional Ionic Interchangeable Curling Iron
• Bed Head Tourmaline Wave Artist Deep Waver
• INFINITIPRO by Conair Rainbow Titanium Flat Iron, 1”
• Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Styler with Tourmaline Ionic Technology Dryer Brush
• Revlon Diffuser

Lace Glue

• Erika J Hold Me Down Adhesive
• Got2B Glue Gel (Black Bottle)
• The Hair Diagram- Bold Hold Liquid Gold Reloaded
• Bold Hold Lace Gelly
• Ebin New York Wonder Bold Holding Gel

Lace Spray

• Got2b Freeze Blast Spray
• Bed Head Spray
• Ebin Lace Bond Adhesive Spray (Red Can Extreme Hold)
• Ebin Lace Bond Adhesive Spray (Yellow)
• Olive Oil Super Hold Wig Grip Spray infused with Castor Oil
• Fantasia Liquid Mousse Super Hold Spritz

Mousse

• Lotta Body Coconut Oil and Shea Wrap Me Foaming Curl Mousse
• Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Frizz Free Curl Mousse

Curling Cream

• Cantu Coconut Curling Cream
• SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie

Other Items

• Tweezer Guru Tweezers
• Stainless Steel Sharp Precise Cuticle Scissors
• 91% Alcohol
• GEX 59” Mannequin Tripod Stand
• GEX Cork Canvas Bloc Head Mannequin Head Wig Display Styling Head with mount hole (Light Brown, 22”)
• Lace Melting Band
• Alligator Clips
• Rat Tail Comb Steel Pin
• Eyebrow Razor
• She is Bomb Collection Edge Control
• Toppik Hair Building Fibers
• L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Cover Up Gray Concealer
• Wig Grip with Lace
• Rollers for Hair, Anezus 60 Pcs Hair Rollers Self Grip Set
• Zig Zag Cut Sewing Scissors
• Edge Brush