Northern California Hair Artist | Important Hair Care Tips - NBR (Natural Beaded Rows)
Oh hey everyone, happy 2019! On today’s blog post, I’m going to be chatting all about Natural Beaded Hair Extensions, and how to take care of them! This question is asked a lot, so don’t worry, grab a snack and a cup of coffee, and let’s get into this!
Brushing
When brushing your NBRs, make sure to use a wet brush. This brush will help you not only protect the extensions, but it will also blend your natural hair and the extensions together seamlessly. Like most things, make sure to replace your brush once a year, because the bristles usually soften. Many women don’t actually know how to brush their hair, but again don’t worry, Cortney is here to save the day! Take one hand, hold the strand of hair you’re brushing, and start from the bottom up. This will avoid any snags, or any chance of ruining the extensions.
Shampooing & Conditioning
When washing and conditioning your NBR’s make sure you are using products that do not contain proteins, and make sure to avoid strengthening or repairing hair products! These have proteins in them too, which will make the extensions breakdown over time. My mission is to make sure these locks last you for a long time!
You’ve heard of a leave in conditioner right? Well, it’s kind of like a car! You can’t purchase a car and expect it to run without oil! Your hair is similar (but obviously not as stinky). I use the Kevin Murphy hydrating wash and rinse, along with the masque.
Swimming and Sweating
Obviously sweating is inevitable, but I do get asked if it will ruin the hair, and no way! As long as you continue running conditioner through them, they’ll be just fine. As for swimming, swimming with your Natural Beaded Row extensions is totally ok. I’m always an advocate of floating in a lake somewhere with my feet up, BUT I always put leave in conditioner and brush it out with my wet brush when I get out.
How Often Do I Get NEW Hair?
Usually my clients get new hair every 4-6 months! It truly depends on how well you take care of your extensions. Every 6-8 weeks, you’ll need a “bump up” which is just maintenance on the extensions.
