Sleep on silk or satin
Wrap braids and cornrows in a satin scarf or bonnet, or use a silk pillowcase. Cotton pulls moisture and causes frizz — satin keeps your style neat for weeks longer.
Aftercare
Hair advice from our chairs
Simple habits that keep your style fresh for longer and your natural hair healthy underneath.
Moisturise the scalp, not the braid
Every 2–3 days, spritz a light leave-in or water-and-oil mix on your scalp and lightly oil your edges. Avoid heavy grease build-up, which attracts dust and causes itching.
Know when to take them out
Braids and cornrows are best kept 4–6 weeks (cornrows 2–3 weeks). Keeping them longer risks matting, breakage and thinning edges. Book your take-down & treatment with us.
Be gentle with your edges
Use a soft brush and edge gel sparingly. Avoid tight ponytails on top of braids — tension over time leads to traction alopecia.
Little heads need gentle care
Choose low-tension styles for children and avoid very tight braids. If your child complains of pain or you see bumps, loosen the style and let us know.
Satin bonnet at bedtime
A satin bonnet keeps kids’ cornrows and beads tidy through the week. Re-secure loose beads to avoid choking hazards for toddlers.
Wash day made easy
Wash kids’ hair every 1–2 weeks with a gentle shampoo, detangle with conditioner from ends to roots, and seal with a light oil.
Treat every 2–4 weeks
A protein or moisture treatment every 2–4 weeks keeps hair strong and elastic — especially before braiding or after relaxing. Ask your stylist which your hair needs.
Give your hair a break
Rest 1–2 weeks between protective styles. Use that time for a deep treatment, trim and scalp care.
Heat with protection
Always use a heat protectant before blow-drying, flat-ironing or curling, and keep tools on a medium setting.
Wig & weave care
Wash your unit every 2–3 weeks with sulphate-free shampoo, detangle gently from the ends, and store on a wig stand. Keep the hair underneath braided flat and moisturised.
Keep curls bouncy
Refresh curls with a little mousse or curl cream, and pineapple your hair at night under a satin scarf.
How long should my style last?
Cornrows / straight-backs2 – 3 weeks
Freehand & Fulani3 – 4 weeks
Knotless / box braids4 – 6 weeks
Kiddies styles1 – 3 weeks
Wig install2 – 4 weeks
Silk press / curls1 – 2 weeks
A guide only — your stylist will advise based on your hair. Book a treatment in between protective styles.