EXTENSION HOME-CARE GUIDE
WASHING & STYLING
PRECAUTIONS
SHOWER
SWIMMING
- Wash days can be a long haul, you may find yourself adjusting to going 3 to 4 days or even a week between washing, which is another perk to extensions! They hold their style and look great for days!
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- Brush your hair before showering. Start at the ends and work your way up to the root, making sure you hold the base of the extensions.
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- Only use sulfate-free shampoos
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- Avoid leaving purple shampoo on your extension hair too long, as the pigment can be too harsh on the extensions.
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- Wash and rinse between each weft. Lift up each row while rinsing. Shampoo as many times as it takes to get a good lather.
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- Do not rub the lengths of your extensions. Instead, simply squeeze the remaining shampoo into them to cleanse any product build-up or drag the shampoo down.
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- Avoid conditioner along your tracks as this can encourage beads to slip and buildup to occur
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- Use a wet brush to detangle while your conditioner is in (between your wefts too)
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- Use a deep conditioner every 3rd or 4th wash day.
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- When swimming, risks can include matting, tangling and discoloration. Prior to swimming, wet your hair and apply a lot of conditioner or a hair mask. This applies to pools, oceans, rivers, lakes, etc. Pull your hair up and avoid water exposure if possible. After swimming, rinse extremely well, shampoo and use a deep conditioner.
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- Chemical sunscreens WILL discolor your extensions. The hair will turn peach or orange if it comes in contact with sunscreen. Avoid the use of spray sunscreens. Pull your hair up and avoid any hair rubbing against your body where sunscreen was applied. The discoloration is irreversible and you will need to replace your extensions. Avobenzone is the main ingredient to avoid. Physical sunscreens like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are safest. Be careful with self tanners as well.
SUNSCREEN
SALON MAINTENANCE
You will want to come in for a move-up of your extensions every 6-8 weeks. Current price is $125 per row. This appointment will take anywhere from 1-2 hours depending on the amount of rows. Color is charged separately and will add roughly 2 hours. Every so often, we may need to give your extension and natural hair a trim to clean up natural wear and tear. The lifespan of well taken care of hair is 9 months to a year.
STYLING
- apply a leave-in conditioner or detangling product before brushing your freshly washed hair
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- Try not to exceed medium heat while blow drying. Use a concentration attachment while directing airflow down. Do not blow dry upside down
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- use a hair oil daily to keep your extensions nourished
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- do not exceed 350 when iron styling
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- if you would like to let the lengths air dry, at least blow dry the roots of the extensions
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- brush hair throughout the day
SLEEPING
BEST PRACTICES
- avoid sleeping with wet hair
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- brush between wefts from roots to ends nightly before bed
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- sleep with hair in a low ponytail or braid
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- sleep on a silk pillowcase
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- use a silk scrunchie
EVEN BETTER
PRODUCTS
- Davines OI shampoo
- Davines OI conditioner
- Davines OI hair butter
- Davines OI All In One milk
- Davines OI oil
- Silk/Satin pillowcase
- Silk/Satin scrunchie
- Wet brush
- mini brush for on the go​
GOLDEN RULES
Try to follow all of these guidelines but the following rules are the most important!
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- brush hair often and in between each row
- Sleep with dry hair in a loose braid
- Apply oil on the ends daily
