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How Often Should You Wash Your Raw Hair Extensions?Updated 8 days ago

To keep your SL Raw Virgin Hair looking soft, natural, and long-lasting, regular washing is essential — but not overdone. Raw hair behaves like real hair, so how often you wash it depends on how frequently you style, sweat, or apply product.


General Wash Guidelines

  • Every 10–14 days is ideal if you're wearing your extensions regularly in low-maintenance styles.

  • Every 7 days is recommended for active lifestyles, heavy styling, or frequent sweating/swimming.

  • Weekly co-washing also helps curly textures stay hydrated and bouncy.

Tip: If your extensions start feeling heavy, dull, or dry — that’s usually your sign it’s time for a wash or deep condionter treament.


How to Wash Raw Hair Extensions (Quick Tips)

  1. Detangle gently with a wide-tooth comb before wetting the hair

  2. Use a sulfate-free, moisturizing shampoo and lukewarm water

  3. Always condition after washing to maintain softness

  4. Air dry on a hanger or mannequin head — avoid blow-drying

  5. Use minimal product between washes


If you must apply styling products, avoid heavy oils and focus on water-based leave-ins. And always rinse thoroughly before the next wash to avoid buildup.


Related Resource

📖 For a full care breakdown, read our full guide:
How to Care for Raw Hair Extensions (After-Care Blog)



Shop our Hair Extension Brush & Care Kit for tools designed to maintain your SL Raw extensions.


If you decide to use styling products, be sure to be gentle as to preserve the life of the extensions.


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