Care & Maintenance
How to Care for Your Hair Extensions
To make your extensions go the extra mile and achieve that longevity you desire, follow these important do's and don't for maintaining your hair extensions
Do:
- Use moisturizing/hydrating shampoo and conditioner (Paraben and Sulfate free)
- Gently wash hair 1-2 times a week (max) and rinse thoroughly
- Brush and detangle hair at least 2x a day with a boar bristle brush starting at the ends.
- Always use a Thermal Heat Protectant
- Blow dry your hair 80% dry with your hand before styling and make sure to DRY the top of the wefts to prevent swelling and damage to the hand-tied, flex, infinity and genius wefts
- Apply recommended hair extension oil after styling as hair extensions are porous!
- Use a mineral sunscreen and a tight braid at the beach, when swimming or in super windy conditions
- Sleep with freshly brushed hair in a loose bun or braids
- Always watch your shoulder straps on pocketbooks, knapsacks, and luggage so they are not pulling on your hair extensions
Don't:
- Do not use protein-based products such as Olaplex, Moroccan Oil, or protein dominate-based products. Especially ones that say Keratin and/or repair-reconstruct
- Don't use sunscreen with Avobenzone or Oxybenzone, it will turn your hair extensions peach and will not come out. We recommend a mineral-based sunscreen
- If you choose to get your hair extensions wet in the ocean or pool, we suggest using a swimming cap and/or SATURATE your hair in a recommended conditioner or mask and immediately wash your hair after as Saltwater and Chlorine can cause discoloration on your hair extensions
- Don't use high heat on your blow dryer or hot tools
- NEVER sleep with wet hair, this will cause matting and painful tangles that can ruin your hair extensions
- Don't use purple shampoo or conditioner on hair extensions
We carry a full line of hair extension-approved products to ensure you have access to the right products specifically designed to care for not only your own hair but to assist in maintaining the integrity and longevity of your hair extensions.
