Kanekalon Hair Prepraration

Kanekalon hair extensions have turned out to be a great option to use when braiding my daughter's hair.  I love the texture and cost of it.

Before using the kanekalon hair, I like to prep it to remove the coating (which is alkaline).  For some individuals, this alkaline coating can cause scalp irritation and even hair breakage.  Here are the steps that I use to prepare the kanekalon hair for installation

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Kanekalon Hair Prep Steps:

•  I remove the hair from the package, but leave the rubberbands on hair bundle.  This ensures that the hair doesn't get tangled during the "washing" process.

• Add 1 cup of distilled vinegar to a  sink of warm water.  Allow the hair to soak for at least 20 minutes.  After 20 minutes, there will be a film on top of the water.  Remove hair, and drain the water from the sink.

• Fill sink with fresh warm water, and add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of your favorite conditioner.  Soak hair in this conditioner/water mixture for 20 additional minutes.

• After 20 minutes, remove hair from conditioner soak, and rinse with cool water, and pat dry with a towel.  Hair will still be wet, so remove bottom rubberband, and drape hair over a hanger.  Allow to air dry.  I always place a towel underneath the hanging hair so that water is not all over the floor.

Once hair is dry, use a paddle brush to smooth, and it is ready to use!