KAOMI HAIR CARE GUIDE

Wash Before Installing

To reveal the true texture of your bundles, wash your bundles while keeping the zip ties intact.

During transit, curls may flatten slightly. A proper wash will quickly revive their full pattern, length and volume.

Why Curly Hair Requires Extra Care

Curly textures naturally absorb more moisture from the environment. This can cause the cuticle to swell, leading to frizz or loss of definition if not properly hydrated.

A consistent care routine will keep your curls defined, soft, and manageable.

Curly Hair Maintenance

For curly textures, co-washing is essential and should be done at least 3 times per week.

Co-Wash Routine

1. Section Hair
   Divide hair into 5–6 sections with clips.
2. Fully Saturate
   Wet each section completely.
3. Condition & Detangle
   Apply conditioner and detangle with a Denman brush starting from the ends.
4. Deep Condition
   Leave conditioner on for 15–30 minutes.
5. Rinse: Rinse thoroughly to avoid weighing the bundles down.

Avoid touching curls while drying to prevent frizz.

Curl Definition Routine

1. Section hair
2. Detangle thoroughly
3. Spray with a mixture of 2/3 water + 1/3 conditioner
4. Apply a light cream or mousse
5. Brush through to clump curls
6. Scrunch
7. Diffuse or air dry

Refresh curls between washes using the water/conditioner mix.

Monthly Treatments

Use intensive hair masques or hot oil treatments monthly or between installs to maintain moisture and elasticity.

Daily & Night Care

Night Routine

• Place hair in a high ponytail or loose braids
• Protect with a silk scarf or bonnet

Morning Routine

• Release braids or ponytail
• Lightly mist hair with the water + conditioner mixture
• Gently detangle from ends to roots
• Scrunch curls and diffuse or allow hair to air dry

Avoid excessive manipulation to preserve curl definition.

Recommended Products

For best results, use moisturizing and curl-friendly products such as:

Shampoos

• Kirkland Signature Shampoo
• Luseta
• Purology

Conditioners

• Tresemmé Moisture Rich Conditioner
• Tresemmé Flawless Curls Conditioner
• Tresemmé Keratin Smooth Conditioner
• Pureology Hydrate Conditioner

Styling Products

• Miss Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls
• Doux Mousse

Products NOT to Use 

• Ogx
• Design Essentials
• Sulfates 
  *If you use any clarifying or neutralizing shampoo, please follow up with a MOISTURIZING shampoo, then conditioner. This is to restore moisture after stripping them away.* 

Shedding

First things first, shedding is natural. Extensions are made of real, raw human hair, and just like natural hair sheds from the scalp, extensions may also experience light shedding over time.

Due to the wefting process, you may encounter a few loose hairs during your initial brush out and first wash. With a consistent haircare routine, you can expect minimal shedding each day.

Important

Avoid running your fingers through bundles while they are dry, as this is rough on hair and leads to shedding.

Installation To Avoid Shedding:

• Avoid Piercing the Wefts: Piercing the wefts leads to excessive shedding.
• Seal Wefts: Use Weft Sealant before installation for added durability.
• Cut Wefts Only When Necessary: To maintain the integrity of the weft, avoid cutting unless absolutely required.

TIPS TO PREVENT SHEDDING

1. Be Gentle When Detangling: Always start from the ends and work your way up. Use a wide-tooth comb or a brush designed for extensions to gently remove tangles. Ripping through knots is one of the fastest ways to cause shedding. 
2. Wash Smart: Wash your extensions in a downward motion, never bunching or scrubbing them. Stick to sulfate-free shampoos and moisturizing conditioners to keep strands smooth and strong.
3. Protect the Weft: Avoid cutting your wefts if possible. If your stylist needs to cut for a custom fit, make sure they properly seal with weft sealant to prevent unraveling.
4. Limit Heat & Chemicals: Raw extensions can be colored and heat-styled, but moderation is key. Always use heat protectant and avoid excessive bleaching to keep strands resilient.
5. Nighttime Care: Friction while you sleep is a major cause of shedding. Protect your hair with a silk bonnet or sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce tension and tangles.
6. Hydration = Strength: Moisturized hair is strong hair. Keep your extensions hydrated with water + conditioner or a light oil on the ends. Dry, brittle hair is more likely to shed.
   

NAPE TANGLING

Protect While You Sleep

Friction is the silent cause of tangles and frizz. Sleeping on cotton and satin can strip moisture, trap heat and create static, while silk can help hair glide smoothly.

Moisturize Between Washes

Smooth hair is hydrated hair. Between wash days, give your strands a light moisture boost using a water + conditioner mist. Focus on your nape, which tend to be drier, and follow up with a few drops of natural oil like argon or jojoba to seal in the shine.

For extensions, this routine helps prevent dryness that can lead to tangling and keeps your bundles soft, supple, and touchable. A few sprays in the morning or before bed can make all the difference.

Color

• 100% untouched and unprocessed, preserving each donor’s natural shade.
• Color varies from dark brown to medium brown, with natural highlights.
• No two bundles are identical, as each comes from a single donor.
• We carefully match tones for a cohesive, natural blend.

Pattern

• Each bundle reflects the donor’s unique curl or wave pattern.
• Curls and waves vary in shape, size, and definition.
• We do our best to match patterns across bundles for a balanced look.

Upkeep & Care

• Wash it upon arrival to see the hair’s true texture and beauty.
• Treat it like your own natural hair, moisturize, detangle gently, and air dry when possible.
• With proper care, raw hair can last 5–7 years.

Consistency Preference

• Natural variations are part of the authentic beauty of raw hair.
• If you prefer uniform color and texture, our virgin textures are a better fit.

Red Strands

Red strands in virgin hair can naturally appear during the steaming process. These strands are not synthetic, if they were, they would melt into plastic rather than burn to ash. Donors may also have red strands naturally due to UV exposure from sunlight.

Coarse Hair

Burmese Bloom and Indian hair are coarse textures. Please do not purchase coarse origins or textures if you do not prefer this natural appearance or upkeep. We do not alter or chemically process the hair to change its coarseness, each origin is kept in its authentic, natural state.

Curly Hair Upkeep

Please note that curls may appear flattened during packaging. This is normal and simply needs activation to reveal their true texture. Upon arrival, wash, condition, clump, and scrunch the hair to achieve the defined curls shown online.

Straightening Curly Hair

All textures can be straightened and will revert back to their natural curl pattern when washed. During our vendor testing process, this versatility and ability to return to its original state is one of the top qualities we look for in high-quality hair.

Length Check

Hair bundles are measured stretched, not laid flat. To get an accurate length, gently stretch the bundle and measure it from the weft all the way down to the tip of the hair. This ensures you get the true length, especially for curly or wavy textures, which may appear shorter due to shrinkage.
Please watch this Measure Technique video for additional assistance.

We do not offer refunds to the original payment method. Unused products may be returned within 5 days of delivery for store credit only. Items must be unused with original custom zip ties attached to qualify. Approved returns will receive store credit minus shipping fees. Please refer to our full Refund Policy for complete details.