Printable Extension Care Guide

Extensions - At Home Care

Do NOT wash hair for at least 24 hours to allow your newly applied extensions to adhere completely.

BRUSHING:

  • Use a boar bristle or wet brush daily to remove any knots or tangles.

  • Gather the hair into a ponytail and securely hold close to the scalp. Begin brushing from the ends, carefully working your way up toward the scalp.

  • Brushing your hair before it gets wet will keep the hair from tangling while washing.

WASHING:

  • Brush extensions thoroughly before washing to remove any tangles.

  • Now that your hair is thicker, you may decide to divide the hair into two sections on either side of the head to wash or multiple ponytails and wash section-by-section.

  • SHAMPOO:

    • Use a sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoo.

    • Begin at the scalp and massage shampoo into hair using a “Z” formation. Do not use a circular motion or flip head upside-down as this causes tangles.

    • Part hair and rinse all the way to the scalp. If you used the ponytail method to section hair, rinse one at a time. Follow up with the final rinse.

  • CONDITION:

    • Use a sulfate-free and paraben-free conditioner.

    • Apply conditioner from mid-shaft down to the tips of your hair and leave on for 2-3 minutes. NOTE: Adding conditioner at or near the point of attachment can lead to sliding out.

    • Rinse completely.

DRYING:

  • Towel or air-dry your hair as much as possible before using a blow dryer.

  • The use of leave-in conditioners, heat protectants, as well as treatment oils from mid-shaft to ends is recommended to protect your extensions.

  • Using a blow dryer, rough-dry the hair.

  • Starting at the ends and working your way up towards the scalp, round brush the hair.


STYLING TOOLS:

  • Hair Extensions are safe to use with thermal tools like curling wands, flat irons, etc.

  • Temperature setting depends on your natural hair. You may use between 270F-450F on your extensions as long as proper heat protectants are applied before styling.

  • Keep all hot tools away from the point of attachment to ensure extensions do not melt or fuse together.

PRODUCTS:

  • Use professional grade products recommended by your Stylist to maintain the health of your natural hair and extensions.

  • Avoid alcohol-based products close to the point of attachment as it may compromise the bonding agent and cause sliding.

SWIMMING:

  • Before swimming, wet your hair with fresh tap water and apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner to the ends.

  • Tie in a loose ponytail or braid.

  • Once you are finished swimming, rinse the extensions with fresh water and spray with leave-in conditioner.

SLEEPING:

  • Brush hair gently and loosely braid before sleeping.

  • Do not go to bed with wet hair as it can cause tangling close to the scalp. If this occurs, schedule an appointment with your Stylist to remove immediately.

COLORING:

  • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COLOR YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS AT HOME. Please consult your certified Extension Stylist for all color services and inquiries.

SUNSCREENS:

  • Avoid use of chemical based sunscreens as this can discolor the hair. Please use mineral based sunscreens only.