Tips and Products Deluxe Galores hair is 100% all-natural unprocessed raw hair. With quality second to none, we pride ourselves on empowering hard working women, one postiche at a time. So, after you have invested in your Deluxe Galore postiche, you must administer proper care to get the maximum life span from it. With consistent and correct care, your Deluxe Galore postiche can last up to 5 years. I don’t want unmatched quality, long-lasting hair...said no one ever! Keep reading to learn how to care for your Deluxe Galore postiche from beginning to end. Pre Install Make sure to detangle hair before getting it wet. Fill a large enough sink or bowl with warm water. Fully submerge hair to guarantee maximum saturation. Follow this up by shampooing twice and conditioning once with a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner. Do not scrub the hair or rub the hair together. Gently rub your hands from top to bottom, lathering the hair. As you complete the first shampoo process, drain the water and rinse the postiche in cool water until the suds dissipate. This next step is the most vital in this prep process. Apply the conditioner gently massaging it into the hair from top to bottom. Thoroughly rinse the conditioner from hair in cold water. Continue to rinse until all suds dissipate. This is crucial as any remaining residue will result in stiff hair. Do NOT blow-dry the hair. Allow hair to air dry by hanging or lying flat. When hair is completely dry, you are ready for installation. Curly Hair Prep For curly hair, gently co wash in cool water with a sulfate-free conditioner. Apply the same method used for other hair types, taking care not to massage hair while washing. After this, apply a curl-defining cream to seal curls, prevent frizz and stop poofing. Scrunch hair gingerly to define curls. Hang or lay down to air dry. Do NOT use a blowdryer. Make note that before combing and detangling, hair must be lightly misted with cooler water from a spray bottle. Daily Hair Care Deluxe Galore raw hair, daily maintenance is quick and easy. Comb hair every morning with a wide-tooth comb and, using a paddle brush, brush from ends to the scalp to maintain longevity. You can apply a nickel-sized amount of non-alcoholic hair serum to palms and massage through hair going from ends to the scalp to preserve the shine. Nightly Hair Care with a paddle brush and wrap hair as you would after a flat iron appointment for straight hair. Finish off by covering hair in one of our satin bonnets, specially designed to accolade varying lengths of hair. Don't utilize this method with curly hair, as attempting to detangle dry curly hair will result in frizzing. Instead, loosely braid curly hair and slip it into your bonnet that helps prevent frizzing and matting. P.S. Never sleep in damp or wet hair. This results in matting and creates a mildew odor. Lace Care Tips The lace is very fragile and requires gentle care to prevent damage. For your Deluxe Galore postiche, here are some great tips to properly care for it. Overprocessing of knots resulting from bleaching will lead to copious shedding. Be mindful of the temperature when heat styling, as this can melt the lace resulting in holes. However, the lace can be mended utilizing excess lace and adhesive to patch the hole. With proper care, you can reuse your lace-up to 5 times. Habits That Lead To Poor Hair and Bad Hair Whether it be wigs or bundles, extensions are an investment. Like any investment, you expect to reap the long-term benefits. However, there are a few practices that lead to poor hair extensions resulting in bad hair: ➢ Utilizing products with sulfate and alcohol is a big no-no. ➢ Not washing or moisturizing extensions - Deluxe Galore Hair is 100% raw human hair and should be treated as such. ➢ Sleeping without your satin hair wrap or satin bonnet or putting hair in a loose braid or bun ➢ The killer of all great hair extensions is using excessive heat without a protectant. If you make a habit of poor hair practices, then you will end up with bad hair. Here are the telltale signs of bad hair: ➢ Always matted ➢ Tangles excessively after a wash or install ➢ Sheds in handfuls at a time ➢ Flat and cannot hold curls ➢ Burns in contact with heat ➢ Smells bad Now go forth and slay in that classy postiche you have adequately maintained. Recommended products: 7 Strands Tea Tree Shampoo and Conditioner Hask Argan Oil from Morocco Shampoo and Conditioner Vanicream Free & Clear Shampoo Phive Star Wig Mask Design Essentials Curl Defining Gelee Deeper Than Hair Satin Shield Serum Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum Yours softly, Deluxe Galore CEO