This is part two of my hair review featuring Amazing Beauty Hair! If you haven’t read part one yet, be sure to check out Amazing Beauty Hair (Extensions): Unboxing & First Impressions. In that post, I covered everything from the hair company to my initial thoughts on the Afro Kinky Curly clip-in extensions.
In this part of the series, I want to quickly run down how I prepped (products included) the extensions prior to the installation, and share my honest thoughts after the washing process.
It is safe to say that curly textured hair requires A LOT of maintenance—that is just the reality of it. However, it hits a little different when it is curly hair that you have financially invested your own money into! If you are looking to buy high-quality hair, be prepared to give your hair (yes, I said, your hair. As the old saying goes, “If I bought it, then it’s mine!”) some much needed tender loving care (TLC). Treating it with the same care as you would with your natural hair to extend the longevity and keep it t looking fresh, whether it is a weave, wig, or clip-in extensions.
Washing
In my previous post, I mentioned that Amazing Beauty Hair included a “Thank You” postcard with the instructions on washing and daily care of the extensions. Since the hair arrived in its unprocessed, virgin state straight out of the packaging, I followed their instructions as follows:
STEP 1:
Detangle
First, I saturated the clip-ins in pairs using warm water to open up the hair cuticles. Using my fingers I began to detangle the hair under running water to loosen and remove any shed hair.
STEP 2:
Shampoo
With the cuticles open, the shampoo can easily penetrate into the hair. I lathered a generous amount of Giovanni 50:50 Balanced Hydrating- Clarifying shampoo working it into the hair in a downward motion to remove any impurities from the hair before rinsing out it out thoroughly.
STEP 3:
Apply Conditioner
Next, I applied Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner. I held the hair from the weft in one hand and evenly distributed the conditioner in the other, making sure to coat each strand and rack my fingers through for shed hairs. After letting the conditioner set for a few minutes, I used a wide-tooth comb to detangle, working from the ends of the hair up to the weft.
STEP 4:
Rinse
After detangling for the final time, I rinsed out all the conditioner with cool water to seal the hair cuticles.
STEP 5 (Optional):
Repeat Steps 1-4
STEP 6:
Air Dry
Finally, I laid out the extensions on a towel to air-dry overnight.
My Thoughts
During the washing process, I did experience some shedding —but, what hair doesn’t shed? What I appreciate about Amazing Beauty Hair is that they advise customers about potential shedding due to the construction of the extensions. The shedding I endured was minimal, especially considering I washed two sets of extensions for a total of 14 clip-ins. Note: you can prevent this by sealing the weft. You can find hair sealant at your local beauty supply store.
Asides from that, the hair felt super soft and hydrated. There were no tangles, knots, or frizz. The factory odor that I had mentioned in my first impression post was masked by the products I applied. Although there were no significant changes to the hair, the curls did stretch out a little bit. Fortunately, they still retained its elasticity and definition.
Overall, the washing process was straightforward with no complaints. The quality of these extensions seems good so far. With that being said, I will leave it at that and will return with a One Month Post & Final Review on these Amazing Beauty Hair Afro Kinky Curly clip-in extensions.
until then, I am officially on vacation!
xo
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