How to Detangle a Hair Weave

Hair extensions, or hair weaves, are great for people who have thin, frail, short, limp or hard-to-grow hair. Hair extensions are synthetic or real human hair strips that are either glued onto the scalp or sewn into the natural hair. Hair extensions can give anyone long, voluminous and near-perfect hair. However, one problem with hair extensions is that if they are not treated correctly they can mat. If the extensions get matted and not detangled, the hair will have to be cut. To avoid this, you can detangle the weave.

Things You'll Need

• Conditioner
• Detangling spray
• Wide-tooth comb
• Cocoa butter

Instructions

1. Take a shower and apply conditioner to your hair without using any shampoo. Do not massage the conditioner into your hair (this can cause more tangles); just stroke it through.

2. Purchase a detangling spray. You can get one made for children at any drugstore, or you can purchase one meant for dogs at any grooming or pet store.

3. Spray the detangling spray liberally onto your hair while it's still wet.

4. Separate your hair into six sections using a wide-tooth comb.

5. Apply a quarter-sized amount of cocoa butter to the top of your head. Slowly ease the butter through each section of your hair, working downward.

6. Comb gently one section of your hair at a time, starting at the tips and working up.

7. Continue combing through each section until all sections are smooth and knot-free. For large knots, spray the knot directly with the detangling spray and comb through.