Hair Extension Aftercare: A Comprehensive Guide
Overview
- Use recommended products for maintaining hair extensions.
- Avoid washing or sweating for 2 days post-installation or maintenance.
- Be gentle with hair extensions during brushing, drying, and styling.
- Avoid exposure to heat, oils, conditioners, or silicone-based products near the bonds.
- Be cautious while swimming; avoid wetting the hair, if possible.
- Be aware of the potential for hair color fading and discoloration due to sunblock or UV protection products.
- Maintenance is crucial for the longevity of hair extensions and the health of your hair.
- Regular appointments are recommended for extension upkeep and replacement.
Detailed Guide
- Shampoo and conditioner: Mega Sleek by Matrix or Platinum Seamless
- It’s a 10 leave-in spray conditioner
- Dove dry shampoo
- Brazilian Blowout Shine Spray Solution
- Please note that Palm Beach Salon will not guarantee the hair if non-recommended products are used.
- Do not wash/sweat for 2 days after installation or maintenance.
- Wash your hair 2-3 times a week with recommended products.
- Do not shampoo the hair ends unless there’s product residue buildup.
- Do not scrub in an up and down motion while washing or drying.
- Rinse all shampoo out to avoid scalp itch.
- Avoid keeping bonds wet to prevent bond weakening and slippage.
- Always dry your hair before going to bed.
- Condition the hair from the midshaft down; avoid the bond area.
- Deep conditioning or oil treatment is advised occasionally, from midshaft down.
- Note that hair extensions need more conditioner than normal hair.
2.4 Drying and Styling Guidelines
- When drying with a blow dryer, use low to medium heat directed towards the ground.
- Avoid using excessive heat on or near the bond.
- Dry the bonds post-washing, then allow most of the hair to air dry.
- Control the temperature of your heat source to avoid damage.
- Overheating the extensions and your hair can lead to Palm Beach Salon declining responsibility for damages.
- Brush gently and hold the section above where you are brushing.
- Brush from the bottom up and do not pull hard.
- Avoid brushing right on the bond.
- Braid your hair loosely every night before bed.
- A silk pillow can help alleviate any friction and tangling.
- Avoid getting the hair wet when swimming.
- Wet hair with regular water and apply a leave-in spray before and after swimming.
- Be aware that sunblock or hair products with UV protection can cause hair discoloration.
- The more you sweat or engage in activities that weaken the bonds, the sooner you’ll need a maintenance appointment.
- Come in sooner for maintenance in the summer or if you sweat a lot.
- For tape ins or weft hair extensions, make an appointment every 4-8 weeks.
- Tape hair extensions, the weft, and itips can be used up to 3x with proper care.
- Keratin bonds should be removed between 3-6 months.
- It is normal to lose some hair extensions during wear (generally 0-10).
- If unsatisfied with the placement or need additional cutting of the extensions, adjustments are free within 1 week of installation.