EXTENSION CARE
Hair Extension Care
Your beautiful hair extensions are an investment! Keep them looking natural and lasting longer by following these care guidelines and using recommended hair products.
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Washing
Washing
Pre-Shower Care:
Brush hair while dry to remove tangles and prevent matting.
Shampoo and Conditioner:
Use stylist recommended shampoo and conditioner to preserve quality of extensions and color.
Gentle Shampooing:
Gently shampoo your natural hair and in between the rows, avoiding vigorous scrubbing. Consider a double shampoo for thorough cleaning of hair and scalp.
Rinse Thoroughly:
Ensure all product is rinsed out, leaving no residue behind.
Conditioning:
Apply conditioner and use a wet brush to gently and evenly distribute it through your hair and extensions. This helps seal down the cuticle.
Rinse Again:
Rinse thoroughly to remove all product residue.
Weekly Mask:
Use a weekly hair mask to moisturize and nourish your hair.
Towel Drying:
Absorb excess water from your hair using a microfiber towel. Avoid scrunching your hair in the towel
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Brushing
& Drying
Brushing & Drying
Start brushing from the ends of your hair, gently working your way up. Stop at the weft.
Row-by-Row Brushing:
•Clip up everything except your natural hair underneath the bottom row, and brush it out.
•Drop down your bottom row and brush it out.
•Drop out the natural hair in between the two rows and brush it out.
•Drop out the top row and brush it out.
•Finally, drop out the natural hair on top to complete the brushing process.
Styling Products:
Apply stylist recommended styling products and always a heat protectant.
Rough Drying:
Roughly dry your hair, directing the heat down, using your hands and fingers for combing. avoiding tugging at the extensions. Aim to dry 80% of the way.
Sectional Drying:
For a faster blow-dry, section out each row and dry them separately.
Final Styling:
You can use a round brush or paddle brush with a small amount of tension to smooth your hair and extensions for the last 20% of your blow-dry.
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Styling
Styling
Temperature Control:
Keep your hot tool temperatures at 320°F or below to avoid damaging the extensions.
Heat Protection:
Always use a heat protectant when heat styling your hair.
Limit Heat Styling:
Limit heat styling to 2-3 times a week to minimize stress on the extensions.
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Overnight
Overnight Care
Pre-Sleep Care:
Brush your hair thoroughly and ensure it’s completely dry before going to bed.
Braiding or Ponytail:
Create one or two loose braids or secure your hair in a loose low ponytail with a silk scrunchie.
Silk Pillowcase:
Sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction and minimize potential damage to your extensions..
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Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Take Caution with Sunscreens:
Due to ingredients in sunscreen like Avebenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane) and Octocrylene that absorb the UVA rays, if they touch your hair, once you go in the water, they cause a chemical reaction which changes the colour of your hair – we don’t want that. We recommend to stick to mineral sunscreen that rubs on.
Avoid spray sunscreens
Avoid Octocrylene
Avoid Avebenzone
Recommended Products for Hair Extensions
Thinking about extensions?
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