1. Do NOT wash your hair for the first 72 hours (3 days) of having extensions. If you wear a ponytail, wear a low ponytail for the first few days.
BRUSHING YOUR EXTENSIONS:
2 . Beginning at the ends of the hair, brush out of all the tangles, holding your hair in hand to avoid unnecessary pulling from the root area. Work from the bottom, towards the crown. Remember to brush the root area to prevent matting of the extensions. Work in small sections ( 3 inches by 3 inches or so). When you get to the root, finger separate the fusion strands from each other. Then brush over the strands from the scalp right over the bonds. DO NOT LET YOUR HAIR MAT & ONLY USE BOARS BRISTLE BRUSHES. Tangles only get worse, so brush them out immediately. Brush your hair in this manner at least twice a day.
Optimum recommended is 3 times a day.
WASHING YOUR EXTENSIONS:
3 . Hair extensions are most easily shampooed in the shower. Wet hair thoroughly with cool to warm water, NEVER hot; place shampoo in the palm of the hands & stroke the entire strand from the scalp to the ends. Never use circular motions, as this will cause the hair to tangle. Always wash with your head tilted slightly back & not forward. Your goal is to clean your scalp rather than your hair as your scalp produces oils which attract dirt.
4 . Rinse thoroughly with cooler water.
5 . Pat your hair dry with a towel & squeeze. Do not rub, as this will cause tangles.
6 . Add your leave in conditioner. You may apply styling products to the hair.
7. Do not use products containing sulphur. If you live in an area with sulphur water, this will break down the bonds. Install a shower head filter & a water softener if possible.
8 . You must wash your hair one to two times a week minimum. Condition the ends well. Do not use products with balsam or henna. Hair can react unpredictably with these products.
STYLING YOUR EXTENSIONS:
9 . Use a boar bristle brush instead of a pick type brush. Bristle brushes do not get caught on the point of attachment. Use a brush with soft bristles instead of hard bristles. YOU MUST brush your hair 2 times a day from root to ends to remove all tangles.
10 . When your hair is starting to dry, (80% dry) you may then dry your hair starting from the bottom in small sections.
11. Dry your attachments after every wet treatment to prolong the life of your extensions.
12 . Avoid touching the point of attachment with a hot styling tool or heat. This can also loosen the attachment.
BEFORE BED OR EXERCISE:
13 . Put your hair in a loose braid or a few scrunchies so the extensions do not tangle in the night before you go to bed. A satin pillowcase or bonnet helps a lot to avoid tangles and maintain hair.
BEFORE REMOVAL:
14 . If you know the date that you will be having your extensions removed, you may stop using all the special products 2 weeks before as this quickens the removal process. Please make sure all tangles are worked out before removal.
AFTER REMOVAL:
15 . Removal & reinstallation can be done in the same day. OIL FREE SHAMPOO WILL BE PROVIDED FOR MAINTENANCE
Additional questions or concerns will be covered during the consultation!
*IMPORTANT* AVOID placing products that contain oils, conditioners or lubricants directly to the scalp or the point of attachment.
This will cause the attachment to gradually soften & you will eventually loosen the extension. Use a silicone-based product instead of greasy products. |
