
Life is short, but your hair doesn't have to be.
Life is short, but your hair doesn't have to be.
Extension After Care 101:
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Brushing your Extensions
Quick Tip: Brush your extensions regularly throughout the day, especially in windy weather. Sweat, heat, and friction can cause tangling and matting. Therefore its important to keep the hair smooth to avoid clumping.
There are 4 important steps to brushing your Extensions:
Use the Right Brush: Always use an extension brush, wide-tooth comb, or soft bristle brush. A regular brush can cause damage and lead to hair loss.
Brush Before Washing: Always detangle dry hair before washing to reduce breakage and shedding. Because they are human hair, extensions will shed—this is expected.
Be Gentle: Handle your extensions with care. For tough knots, separate the strand and brush gently.
Never Brush Wet Hair: Extensions are most fragile when wet and prone to breakage.
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Washing your Extensions
Quick Tip: When in the shower, turn the temperature to cold just before you get out and give your hair a blast of the cold shower, this will help keep your bonds once again nice and tight and close your pores too.
How Often Should You Wash Extensions?
Less is More: Extensions don’t get oily like your natural hair, so wash them less often.
Watch for Buildup: Wash only when there's noticeable product buildup or the hair becomes hard to style.
Recommended Frequency: When it comes to extension swashing ones hair every 5-7 days is the ideal.
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Styling your Extensions
Quick Tip: Always use a low heat setting—160°C (320°F) max and heat protection. Extensions can’t repair themselves like natural hair. They don’t get natural oils or nutrients from the scalp, so high heat can lead to dryness, breakage, and shedding.
Use the Right Hair Products
Moisture is Key: Choose products made for dry or damaged hair to keep extensions soft and manageable. Use a hair oil to help hydrate and protect your extensions but only use them on the ends never the root.
Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Stay away from sulfates and alcohols—they strip natural oils and weaken the hair over time, making it more prone to tangling and matting.
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Sleeping with your Extensions
Quick Tip: Avoid sleeping with wet extensions to prevent breakage and matting.
How should you sleep with your Extensions in?
Tie up Before Bed: Tie your hair up in a loose ponytail or gently braid your hair before sleeping to prevent tangling.
Use Gentle Accessories: Secure with a silk or satin scrunchie to avoid friction and breakage.
Alternative Style: If you don’t want to braid, tie your hair in a loose low ponytail using a silk or satin scrunchie.
Protective Options: Wear a silk or satin night cap or sleep on silk or satin pillowcases to reduce friction and maintain hair smoothness.