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Extension Aftercare

Brushing

  • brush in the morning & evening

  • WetBrush is the recommended brush to use

  • hold the top seam of your weft firmly against your head before brushing to avoid pulling & tension

  • do not brush directly over the top seam of your wefts as this can cause permanent damage to the wefts

  • avoid snagging & pulling your front corners while brushing; hold the front corners very firmly when brushing, especially on wet hair

  • If you have more than one row, be sure to separate your rows and brush in between to avoid matting

  • a boar (soft) bristle brush can be used for smoothing your hair over your extensions when pulling it up

Washing

  • always brush before washing to remove tangles

  • clip your natural hair up from your extensions before wetting your hair and wash/rinse separately; if you have more than one row it is recommended to shampoo and rinse each row separately 

  • wash in a gentle motion above & below rows; do not scrub vigorously as this can cause damage to your weft tops

  • rinse very thoroughly to prevent build up along the weft line

  • focus on shampooing the scalp & conditioning the mids/ends; avoid shampooing the mids/ends of the extensions often

  • when conditioning, split into 2 pigtails, apply to mids/ends, then gently comb through with WetBrush to thoroughly saturate through the extension hair & your natural hair 

  • deep condition 1-2x monthly

  • towel dry by squeezing from the ends up; avoid rubbing the towel over the root area or wrapping your hair tightly in a towel

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Recommended shampoo/conditioners: Goldie Locks, Pureology Hydrate, Kevin Murphy Hydrate, Kevin Murphy Angel Wash

Blow Drying

  • blow dry your roots & weft tops thoroughly within 30 minutes of washing; prolonged moisture in the top seam of your extensions can permanently damage your wefts

  • clip up each section to expose your row and blow dry the top seam of your extensions for 3-5 minutes until completely dry

  • attaching the concentrator nozzle to your blow dryer will help to dry the roots quickly and thoroughly

  • you can let the rest of your hair air dry as long as the roots are 100% dry

  • hair should be approximately 75% dry before using a round brush or blow dry brush to avoid excessive tension or heat damage

Products/Styling

  • always use leave in conditioner on damp hair after washing

  • use a moisturizing serum in the mids/ends of your hair daily

  • dry shampoo can be used to extend time between washes or over weft tops before exercising to help absorb sweat

  • ALWAYS use heat protectant before blow drying, curling, & flat ironing; excess heat will cause breakage & color fading to your extensions

  • use a max heat of 360°

  • avoid using repairing, strengthening, keratin, or bonding products on extensions

  • slightly loosen your front corners if you feel any pulling or tension while wearing a ponytail or bun

  • avoid clipping through your weft tops with claw clips or bobby pins; try to clip above, below, or between your rows to avoid damage to your wefts

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Recommended leave ins: Goldie Locks leave in, Kevin Murphy Untangled spray, Pureology 21 Benefits

Recommended serums: Goldie Locks Signature Serum, Kevin Murphy Young Again serum 

Recommended heat protection: Kenra Blow Dry Spray, Kenra Color Maintenance thermal spray, Sexy Hair Protect Me

Things to avoid...

  • sunscreens containing avobenzone; these can permanently stain extensions pink/orange; use mineral sunscreens ONLY

  • ocean water & pool water; if you are planning to get your hair wet, saturate your hair with fresh water & leave in conditioner first then tightly braid or wrap in a tight bun; wash and deep condition ASAP after

  • purple shampoo; if extensions are yellowing use a very small amount of purple shampoo mixed in with your normal shampoo or schedule a toner appointment

  • any and all non professional products

  • hard water; mineral build up can discolor & dry out extension hair; purchase a shower head filter if you have hard water

  • prolonged sun exposure; sun can cause color fading; the recommended leave in products listed above contain UV protection, but it's still good to limit time in direct sunlight

  • old or cheap styling tools; these can stain and burn your hair

  • self tanner, tanning beds, & smoking; all can stain blonde hair as well

Sleeping

  • apply dry shampoo to roots & serum to ends before bed and brush through to remove tangles from the day

  • sleep on a silk/satin pillowcase or wrap your hair in a silk scarf to prevent matting, frizz & preserve your style

  • pull your hair into a low pony/bun with a scrunchie or loosely braid before bed

  • NEVER SLEEP WITH WET HAIR!

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