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Hot Weather, Flawless Hair — The Summer Care Guide for Raw LAO Wavy

Here’s the thing: Summer doesn’t care how expensive your bundles were. It’s coming for your edges, your leave-out, and yes — your extensions too.

But if there’s one texture that can take the heat (literally) and still deliver a look that eats every single time, it’s Raw LAO Wavy.

Let’s talk about how to take care of this bouncy, lightweight, effortlessly versatile texture the right way this season — so your install stays cute, your hair stays healthy, and your investment stays protected.

The Summer Care Guide for Raw LAO Wavy

Why Raw LAO Wavy and Summer Are a Match

Raw LAO Wavy is one of those textures that just gets it. It’s soft but full, has a natural wave that’s pretty on its own, and responds beautifully to heat styling when you want to switch things up.

What makes it summer-perfect?

  • Lightweight strands that won’t feel heavy on your neck in the heat
  • Natural wave pattern that dries beautifully after a wash or swim
  • Medium-high luster that mimics relaxed or blown-out natural hair
  • And most importantly: Versatility without high maintenance

Whether you’re doing a middle part, wand curls, or pressing it bone straight with your flat iron — Raw LAO Wavy can handle it all.

But just because it can doesn’t mean you can slack on care. Raw hair is an investment, and summer is when your routine matters most.

Wash Day Rules: Keep It Clean, But Don’t Overdo It

During the summer, your extensions are exposed to more sweat, oil, and product buildup. But over washing raw hair can dry it out. So, here’s the move:

  • Co-wash weekly (conditioner only) to keep moisture in and buildup out
  • Use a sulfate-free, moisturizing shampoo every 2–3 weeks (or more often if you swim or sweat a lot)
  • Always detangle gently before washing — start at the ends, work your way up

Yummy Pro Tip: Wash your Raw LAO Wavy in a downward motion using lukewarm water and a wide-tooth comb or our Wavy Hair Brush. Never pile the hair on top of itself — this leads to tangles and frizz.

How to Refresh Raw LAO Wavy on Non-Wash Days

Here’s your 60-second revival routine for those in-between days when your wave pattern needs a pick-me-up:

  1. Fill a spray bottle with water and conditioner (lightweight, not creamy)
  2. Lightly mist the hair — don’t soak it
  3. Gently detangle with fingers or a detangling brush
  4. Scrunch upward to re-activate the waves
  5. Let it air dry or use a diffuser for volume

Skip the heavy oils and butters — they weigh down the waves and leave residue. Stick to light serums or a tiny bit of argan oil on the ends if needed.

The Heat Question: Can I Straighten or Curl Raw LAO Wavy?

Yes. And it’ll look like silk when you do.

One of Raw LAO Wavy’s biggest strengths is how well it straightens. Use a high-quality flat iron like our KOSA Ceramic Flat Iron, and you’ll get that “fresh silk press” look without compromising the integrity of the hair.

Same goes for curling: whether it’s wand waves, pin curls, or rollers — this texture holds a curl. Just be sure to:

  • Use heat protectant every time
  • Keep the heat under 410°F to avoid long-term damage
  • Let curls cool before brushing to lock them in

Yummy Pro Tip: If you’re going from straight back to wavy, wash the hair and let it air dry to revive the pattern. It’ll bounce back beautifully.

How You Sleep = How Your Hair Wakes Up

Summer frizz, tangling, and dry ends often start with what happens at night. Here’s how to protect your Raw LAO Wavy while you sleep:

  • Always wrap it or braid it (two loose braids or a low ponytail with a satin scrunchie)
  • Use our Yummy Night Bonnet or sleep on a satin pillowcase
  • Don’t sleep on wet hair — ever. Damp bundles lead to tangles and mildew risk

Keep a travel-size spray bottle and a brush near your bed if you’re wearing a wig or clip-ins. You’ll thank yourself later.

On-the-Go Summer Hair Survival Kit

Keep these essentials in your bag, especially if you’re poolside, on vacation, or out in the heat all day:

  • Travel-size spray bottle with your water and conditioner mix
  • Edge control and melt band for quick touch-ups
  • A brush or wide-tooth comb to revive the wave
  • Hair ties or a clip to throw it up in a protective bun
  • Optional: UV protectant hair mist if you’re going to be in direct sunlight for hours

Don’t Do This to Your LAO Wavy

  • Don’t leave product buildup sitting on the hair — it dulls the shine and affects texture 
  • Don’t skip conditioning after swimming in chlorine or saltwater
  • Don’t use heavy gels or mousse meant for synthetic curls — they dry the hair out
  • Don’t install without trimming your ends (especially for longer lengths)
  • Don’t forget your real hair underneath — wash and moisturize your scalp too

A Quick Reminder: Raw Hair = Long-Term Investment

One of the best things about Raw LAO Wavy? With proper care, it can last 5+ years. That means the bundles you slay this summer could easily come back for another install next spring, next birthday trip, or next brunch era — and still serve.

But only if you treat them with the same love and attention you’d give your natural hair.

Summer-Proof Your Hair, Not Your Style

Whether you’re outside this summer or inside living soft, your Raw LAO Wavy install deserves care that matches the energy you bring to the world. It’s not about doing the most — it’s about doing what works.  
 Moisture. Minimal heat. Proper bedtime care. Clean tools. That’s the formula.

If you’re rocking Raw LAO Wavy this season — whether in its natural pattern or bone straight — now you know how to keep it soft, bouncy, and beautiful all summer long.

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