Hair Extensions
Caring for Your Hair Extensions
All hair extensions require specific care. Neglect can lead to tangling, which can lead to damage. Following these guidelines will lead to a successful wear of your set of hair extensions.
¥ Keep your hair extensions clean. Wash your hair at least 3 times per week, or more, depending on how oily or sweaty your hair is. Wash immediately after swimming, spa, and exercise.
¥ When shampooing the hair, be sure to keep it down in one direction. Do not bunch it up on top of your head with suds! This may tangle it too much and it will be difficult to comb out. Adding a little water to your shampoo will help make a good lather. Make sure that you feel a good lather all the way to your scalp. Be sure not to scrub too hard. Condition the hair in one direction too. Rinse the hair completely.
¥ When drying the hair with a towel, it is best to not hold your head upside down to wrap your hair in the towel. Wrap your hair backwards by putting the towel on the front of your head first so the end stay facing down.
¥ Keep your hair extensions tangle free as much as possible. Fighting with tangles can lead to hair loss. This is why I only use the very best quality of hair that doesn't tangle like a cheaper grade will.
¥ When sleeping, keep your hair wrapped in a low ponytail or braid.
¥ Do not sleep on wet hair.
¥ Do not lean on your hair when sitting or driving in your car. When you lean back, this can pull on your hair. Make of habit of bringing your hair over your shoulder and around to the front when sitting. It also hangs very pretty this way.
¥ Keep your hair extensions tangle free at all times. If you develop a snarl that you find difficult to remove, give me a call before you attempt to fight too hard with it. I can see it easier and gently detangle it without damage.
¥ Brush the hair extensions daily and add leave-in conditioner to keep the hair extensions soft and moist. Do not add too much or the hair will have a build up and feel heavy.
¥ When swimming, always wear a swim cap to prevent prolonged exposure to chlorine or salt water which will cause the hair extensions to tangle. Wash and condition your hair extensions immediately after swimming.
¥ When going to a spa, the hair extensions should be brushed out completely and wrapped in a cold, wet towel. Remember to wrap your hair down, not up. I have never tried this but be sure to shampoo after the spa or anytime you work out or sweat.
¥ Do not color, cut or perm your hair extensions. When I do your hair extensions, I require that no one else colors or cuts it. I am a colorist and I will give you a very perfect color match. There is a risk of the hair extensions hair not coloring or lightening properly as it has been processed differently and will react different than your hair when colored or cut.
¥ It is recommended to come in every 4 to 6 weeks for maintenance or, at least, a check up, so I can take a look at the condition of your hair and make sure all is well.
¥ Call or email me if you have questions or problems.
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