I love this hair! I had the hair sewn in September 2011 & just took it out December 3, 2011. I used the "AWESOME" brand shampoo & conditioner weekly & oiled my scalp with growth oil. I braided my hair into 4 braids & slept with a satin bonnet. My stylist was a little upset for leaving it in so long however, as long as I washed & conditioned & kept my scapl moisturized she was kinda ok. When she took the hair out, there was minimal dandruff & my hair shedding was minimal. HOWEVER, the weave after washing & allowing it to air dry looks just as beautiful from day 1. Very impressed !