Also, using a detangler with argan oil in the ingredients will definitely leave your hair supple with a nice healthy shine. A detangler will prevent losing a lot of hair while cleaning and brushing it out while getting it ready for application. I leave my hair soaking in a solution of conditioner and water. The glue or tape can be stroked out while submerged, and the system can be brushed under the solution. Gently squeeze it out and rinse it. Then lay it on a towel and spray a copious amount of detangler onto the hair, then gently comb it out. apply and spread a layer of harsh soap onto the lace and gently rub it in, then rinse it out (I don't use alcohol on the lace; it breaks down the brittle bleached knots). Now re-apply a few sprays of detangler over the hair again, and brush it out. Get your head ready for application. After application, brush it dry. The detangler will help keep the hair supple while blow drying it. All you will have to do is wet it with a spray bottle of water for the rest of the week, and it will look great. Gently wash it at the end of the week, fix the front hairline, and spray some detangler in it again for another week of nice natural looking hair. Normally, after 3 months the hair is looking and feeling very dry, but a detangler seems to overcome the dryness and keep it supple with a natural shine.