extension home care

So you just got new extensions, and you’re feelin FLY. Here’s how to make sure you get the most wear out of your new hair so it feels like it’s your own hair — as long as possible.

cleanse

• Brush hair to remove any tangles and to prevent matting B E F O R E showering.

•  Use a sulfate free shampoo + conditioner to prolong your hair color and extensions. We suggest Davines.

• Gently shampoo all of your natural hair, and in between your rows as well.

• Do not scrub vigorously. We suggest a double shampoo to fully clean the hair.

• Rinse well. Do not leave any product behind.

•  Apply conditioner (again, we highly recommend Davines). For even distribution and to seal down the cuticle, use a Wet Brush and brush the conditioner through your hair and extensions.

• Rinse well. Do not leave any product behind.

• We recommend a weekly mask to strengthen + nourish your hair.

brush & blow dry

• Using a Wet Brush, start from the ends of your hair and work your way up. 

• Once you reach the top of the weft, stop brushing.

• We suggest clipping everything up except your natural hair underneath your bottom row, and start your brushing with that.
  Next, drop down your bottom row and brush that out.
  Next, drop out your natural hair in between the two rows, and brush that out.
  Next, drop out your top row and brush that out.
  Finally, drop out your natural that is on top to complete the brushing process.

• Apply a heat protectant like Davines All in One Milk or Olaplex No. 7. 

• Rough dry your hair 80% of the way (No tugging at the extensions with a round brush or comb. Use only your hands and fingers.)

• For a faster blow dry, section out each row and rough dry them separately. 

• You can use a round brush and a small amount of tension to smooth your hair and the extensions, the last 20% of your blowdry.

sleep

• Brush thoroughly and make sure you're going to bed with DRY hair.

• Do one or two loose braids and secure with a silk scrunchie. A loose low pony is another option.

• Sleep on a silk pillowcase.

MANETAIN

Tightenings are recommended every 5-8 weeks depending on how fast your natural hair grows.

Maintaining a regular upkeep with your extensions and making sure to schedule regular in-salon treatments are super important to ensure the extension hair last the full amount of time, and that your scalp stays happy and healthy.

Make sure to ask your stylist when you are due for a tightening appointment, and add on a deep conditioning treatment to your service whenever possible.