RULE NUMBER ONE
DETANGLE
Detangle your hair extensions before washing, this will avoid hair becoming tangled and lift away dirt. Do this before beginning to wash in order to give them a proper cleanse. Use a wide tooth comb, natural bristle brush or mixed bristle brush to glide through hair.
RULE NUMBER TWO
WASH, RINSE, REPEAT
Gently massage the shampoo into the scalp, once the scalp is covered, work your way through the rest of the hair, stroking instead of scrubbing the shampoo into the mid lengths and ends.
Wash hair extensions using a shampoo specifically formulated for your hair extensions and hair color. Sliver and platinum are the icy cool tones require maintenance to keep extensions ashed, to neutralize brassiness.
Rinse your hair thoroughly to avoid any build-up, as you have more hair, and are likely to have used more product, be sure to spend extra time on the rinsing process.
Always condition from mid-length throughout ends, avoid applying conditioner or oils directly over the bonds of permeant extensions.
Gently squeeze any excess water from your hair to avoid towel drying, which can damage the cuticle and tangle strands.
RULE NUMBER THREE
HYDRATE STRESSED STRANDS
Hydrate hair by using masks, Treatments and oils regularly, this is essential. Styling, coloring and being blasted by the elements can all make a dent on the health of our strands. When hair or hair extensions start to feel frizzy, dull, and dry, its often too Late to repair them. Stay aead of this by using a mask every time you shampoo.
RULE NUMBER FOUR
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
Extensions are costly, to protect your investment and extend the lifespan on your new hair coat strands with a lightweight veil. The safest way to blow dry and heat style your hair is to use a thermal spray to protect your hair from styling tools, easily applied to damp hair and blow dried into strands before any heat is applied.
RULE NUMBER FIVE
HAIR SOS
If your hair feels heavy and wont style, you may need to wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo to remove stubborn dirt or product build up. Clarifying is a great way to detox your hair from hard water minerals to pollutants and styling product residue, all of which leave hair dull and lifeless that wont style hair extensions.
RULE NUMBER SIX
BRUSHING
The correct brush will not only keep your hair from unnecessary breakage and needing replacement more frequently, but it will also help to keep your natural hair in optimum condition too.
Whether you have a weave, micro-bonds, halo or taped hair extensions, pulling at the root of your extensions with the incorrect brush can pull your extensions out.
RULE NUMBER SEVEN
STYLING
Minimize heat damage by using the right hair styling products and turn down the heat on your styling tools to avoid hair from burning or discolouring. Use a heat styling tool that has a temperature control function, you can determine exactly how hot your styler works.
RULE NUMBER EIGHT
BOOST THE SHINE FACTOR
Hair extensions aren’t attached to the scalp, therefore the natural oil that normally comes from our hair needs replacing. oils, which contain the smallest molecular weights, create the most believable shine. They smooth the hair's cuticle, which is a key sign of healthy hair, treat your tresses and use on extensions daily.
RULE NUMBER NINE
HOLIDAY HAIR SAVIOURS
During the summer months or hotter climates are hair needs extra TLC. UVA rays can fade your colour and UVB leads to breakage. Prolonged sun exposure degrades the protein structure of hair, often resulting in elasticity, breakage, split ends and lack of shine. Whilst UV rays often strips the color of hair extensions, causing them to fade and even turn pink!
RULE NUMBER TEN
MAINTAIN BEAUTIFUL STRANDS
Like any beauty routine, hair extensions require strict maintenance to ensure your hair stays healthy and your hair extensions look as good as new throughout the time you are wearing them.
Before any hair permanent extensions are fitted, a consultation is needed to determine the right extensions for your lifestyle and hair type. At this consultation the hair method that suits not only your lifestyle but the color, texture and length to suit your own hair can be determined.
Permeant hair extensions require regular maintenance appointments to keep them in optimum condition. Your own hair can grow by approximately 1/2 inches within a month, meaning your extensions will move down as your own hair naturally grows.
To ensure healthy hair maintenance appointments are recommended every 5-16 weeks, depending on the application method.