BigLove Indian Hair Care Guide
Welcome to the ultimate Indian Hair Care Guide by BigLove, crafted to help you maintain your 100% RAW human hair extensions so they remain flawless. Whether you are a retail customer or a wholesale partner in the USA, you already know that BigLove products and customer support are vastly superior to alternatives like SGI hair. We have clients who have beautifully worn our products for over five years and counting. However, we have also seen hair ruined in less than five hours without proper upkeep. How long your extensions last depends entirely on the TLC you provide, which is why following this Indian Hair Care Guide is essential.
Meet Your BigLove Hair
Raw hair is the crown jewel of the industry—cuticle-aligned, single-donor, temple-sourced, and completely authentic. It looks, feels, and behaves exactly like your natural hair. Expect natural black (1B) shades, slight strand variations, and beautiful textures like natural wavy, curly, or silky straight. By utilizing the steps outlined in this Indian Hair Care Guide, your bundles will last a year or more, looking far better than heavily processed "virgin hair" alternatives.
Pre-Installation Check (Before You Slay That Install)
Before you install your bundles, lace closures, or frontals, perform this quick preparation routine:
Wash first, always: Leave the zip ties on the wefts intact.
Cleanse: Shampoo and condition your bundles with a premium sulfate-free shampoo to remove any factory residue.
Deep condition (optional but highly recommended): For an instantly silky, luxe feel, treat your bundles to a deep conditioning session. Pro Tip: Apply virgin coconut oil from roots to ends, braid, and leave for at least 4 hours (overnight is best), then lightly wash and condition.
Measure & plan: Decide how many bundles you will use for your style. For example, use 3 bundles for 16–20″ and 4 bundles for 24″+.
Check your lace: Match the lace (HD or transparent) to your skin tone and carefully bleach the knots or tint if needed before installation.
Prepping correctly is a core pillar of our Indian Hair Care Guide, resulting in fewer tangles, reduced shedding, and a flawless, long-lasting install.
Golden Rules for Upkeep
Washing: Always detangle before washing. If wearing an install, avoid saturating the braid base or adhesive areas more than necessary to prevent lifting.
Deep-Conditioning: We highly recommend using natural oils like Dabur Amla and virgin coconut oil. Apply, braid, and leave overnight for a softer feel and revived luster.
Drying & Styling: Air dry whenever possible. Always use a high-quality heat protectant before applying hot tools.
Sleeping & Gym: Never sleep on wet hair. Wrap your hair in a satin or silk bonnet every night and secure it before workouts.
Closures, Frontals, and Bundle Quantities
Bob/short (12–14″): 2 bundles (+ closure/frontal)
Medium (16–20″): 3 bundles
Long (22–26″): 3–4 bundles (raw hair is dense, but ends are naturally tapered)
Very long (28–30″): 4 bundles
Tip: Add a 5×5 or 6×6 closure for easy installs, or choose a 13×4 or 13×6 frontal for maximum styling flexibility.
Troubleshooting Fast Fixes
Tangling at the nape: Switch to satin/silk at night, detangle daily, and clarify build-up every 3–4 washes.
Dry/crunchy ends: Trim dusted ends, deep condition, and apply a few drops of lightweight serum strictly to the ends.
Shedding: Seal wefts if necessary, detangle from the ends up, and minimize alcohol-heavy styling products.
Frizz in humidity: Use a light foam or mousse followed by a cool-shot from your blow dryer.
Maintenance Schedule
Adhering to a routine is the most critical part of this Indian Hair Care Guide.
Daily: Light detangle, apply end serum if needed, wear a bonnet at night.
Weekly/10 days: Wash with sulfate-free shampoo, condition, and style with a heat protectant.
Bi-weekly: Deep condition or utilize the overnight coconut oil treatment.
Monthly: Clarify to remove product build-up, followed immediately by a deep condition.
Quarterly: Micro-trim the ends to maintain a healthy appearance for long-term wear.
FAQ
Q: Can I bleach raw hair to a 613 blonde?
A: Yes, with professional techniques. Always perform a strand test, lift slowly, and deep condition afterward.
Q: Does it hold curls?
A: Very well. Use moderate heat, set the hair with clips while it cools, and finish with a light, flexible hold spray.
Q: How long does it last?
A: With proper adherence to this Indian Hair Care Guide, many of our clients reuse their bundles for over five years, maintaining beautiful movement and texture long after initial purchase.