Keeping Hair Moisturized in Sew-Ins

[girlyprincess23]

I wonder has anyone figured out how to keep their hair moisurized underneath a sew-in. I know sprays but does anyone DC their hair while in a sew in and if so, how? I plan on wearing sew-ins for the next 42 weeks or perhaps longer (my own personal hide your hair for this school year challenge) to help me transition and reach my goals. So I would really not like my hair to be all dry and brittle when I finish so if anybody has any suggestions or methods please chime in!

 

[moriahar]

I don't know the answer but I WOULD like to here from those that do.

 

[girlyprincess23]

Me Too............BUMP!!!

 

[Monroe Lee]

Hey There,

When I have my hair in a weave I usually moisturize everyday (when I'm a good girl and remember to that is ) with a light water based leave in moisturizing conditioner. Aphoogee Pro Vitamin Leave in Conditioner is a great one to use while in weaves. Another great one is Neutrogena Tripple Moisture Silk Touch Leave in. This one is a little thicker and so I water it down and shake it up before I use it.

The reason why you want to use something with a lighter consistency is because your hair is all braided up and 1) A liquid with a lighter consistency can seep through the braids instead of just sitting on top of a braid or the scalp and 2) Frankly, the thicker the consistency of the product the more likely you are to have product build-up.

I apply the product either in an applicator bottle or a spray bottle (whichever I can get my hands on at that moment..) and I just apply/spray at the base, into the braids. Granted it's hard to keep the rest of the weave hair from getting wet but if you're very precise you won't get the whole thing wet. I also wash with a moisturizing conditioner such as cream of nature detangling and moisturizing shampoo every week. It's much easier when the hair you use is curly because you can wet the hair and let it air dry...

Hope this helps...

 

[msa]

I agree with MonroeLee. I actually use a spray moisturizer followed by a butter of some sort (usually oyin juices & berries followed by whipped pudding). Since I don't DC while in weaves, I make sure to DC really well before I put them in and I almost over moisturize my hair as I braid it up. Once the weave is in I tend to moisturize every day.

I don't wash my hair on a schedule when I'm in a weave, I just do it when I feel it's necessary. Make sure to dilute the shampoo. You can use the conditioner full strength if you want to, but make sure you rinse well.

Also, while you're in the weave is not a good time to experiment with new products. Figure out what works before you start.