Do I moisturize every day?

Lengths as needed; scalp lightly and less often. Daily heavy oil is a buildup engine. For sew-in maintenance schedule, confirm the answer against your foundation (sew-in, quick weave, lace, leave-out) before you change products. Helpful next reads: how to wash a weave; how to sleep with a weave.

Can I go four weeks between washes?

Risky for most scalps under braids. If you try longer gaps, watch odor and itch closely — early takeout beats stubbornness. For sew-in maintenance schedule, confirm the answer against your foundation (sew-in, quick weave, lace, leave-out) before you change products. Helpful next reads: how to wash a weave; how to sleep with a weave.

Closure installs same schedule?

Yes for scalp cleansing along reachable parts; follow your stylist’s lace adhesive rules. For sew-in maintenance schedule, confirm the answer against your foundation (sew-in, quick weave, lace, leave-out) before you change products. Helpful next reads: how to wash a weave; how to sleep with a weave.

How long before I should reassess sew-in maintenance schedule?

Check at 24 hours for comfort and flatness, then at the midpoint of your planned wear window. If lift, odor, or edge stress appears earlier, move take-down up—do not wait for the calendar alone.

Sew-in maintenance schedule

Installs fail from skipped care more than from “bad hair.” A simple calendar beats motivational tips: cleanse the scalp, moisturize without drowning braids, protect at night, and book takedown before week eight fights you. Pair this schedule with the wash, sleep, and edges guides.

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