Hair Extension Aftercare

[susanbaby]

Most good hair extensionists give their clients an Aftercare Leaflet with guidelines on how the customer can safely care for her hair extensions at home. Sometimes clients are so excited about getting hair extensions fitted they do not always listen to instructions given by their extensionist on how to care for their hair extensions once they have got home. For this reason a lot of hair extensionists give out aftercare leaflets to their customers. Some extensionists also give free aftercare kits, which include Specialist Shampoo, Conditioner and Daily SprayIn.

The most important notes to follow are:

1. When you have had your extensions fitted, do not wash your hair for 3 days, this allows time for the bonds to "set" and become hard.

2. Never condition the bonds, condition from mid length down only.

3. Only use Specialist Hair Extension Products as some commercial products have strong chemicals in that can dry out extension hair and soften bonds causing them to slip.

4. Wear a soft scrunchie at night to keep your extensions neatly in a soft ponytail.

5. If swimming, remember chlorine can soften bonds, so always shower hair thoroughly after swimming.

6. Sea water has salt in it, and salt can soften bonds and dry hair out, so if swimming in the sea ensure that you rinse hair thoroughly.

7. If sunbathing wear a hat or scalf so that the sun does not dry out your extensions.

8. Go back to your extensionist every month for maintenance visits.

9. Hair extensions must be removed by your extensionist after 3 months. If you leave them in for longer this will put unde strain on the roots.

10. Do not bleach or dye your extensions as the chemicals in the colourant may not be compatible with the chemicals used to process your extensions and the result may not be successful.

11. Do not chemically straighten or perm extensions.

 

[gael]

Hi for additional info

1. Before washing hair,brush gently with a bristle cushion brush.
   De-tangle the ends then brush from the roots to the tips. Make
   sure that the hair extensions have been seperated in the root area..
2. Wash hair extensions at least once a week to prevent natural oils from building up on the scalp area.
3. An oil free recommended shampoo should always be used.
4. The head should be in an upright position (i.e. in the shower or sitting in the bath) so that the
   hair flows in a vertical direction down the sides of the head.
   The water should be warm otherwise matting may occur.
5. DO NOT rub or massage when washing. Use you fingers to stroke the
   shampoo gently into the hair from the roots to the tips.
6. Rinse thoroughly using clean running water, gently squeeze but DO NOT rub to remove excess water.
7. Apply re-constructor using downward stroking movements from mid-leghth to the ends
   leave on hair for the recommended time. DO NOT comb through hair, rinse thoughly
   DO NOT not massage or rub.
8. Apply conditioner, avoid bonded areas near the scalp. Do not use heavy protein or silicone based
   conditioners as it may cause the hair to matt or tangle.
9. After washing and conditioning, wrap a towel around the hair and pat gently to remove excess water.
   (do not rub extensions).
10. Separate extensions at the roots before drying, de-tangle hair from the tips,
    working upwards with a wide toothed comb. Apply and leave in
    conditioner from mid-length to the ends, then dry thoroughly with a dryer using a medium heat.
11. If the hair extensions are longer than 10" then place in a loose plait
    and secure with a covered band on the end before going to bed at night.
12. NEVER sleep on wet or damp extensions, the extensions should always be dry.
13. Always hold the extensions whilst brushing to avoid placing tension on the roots,
    never back comb the roots area.
14. Brush hair and de-tangle regularly and wash frequently if the scalp is greasy.
15. Electric curling tongs and hot brushes may be used, but avoid the bonded areas
    as direct heat may soften and distort the bonds.
16. DO NOT wash hair for 24 hours. A leave in conditioner may be used
    mid-length to ends only, do not use on the root area.
17. Your hair extensions can be worn for up to 3mths, and should be removed after for re-dress.

For additional grooming tips and After Care Products please consult with your salon.

 

[aronne]

also every night put your hair into a bun or loose braid, or else your hair will go quite matt and it will take longer to brush your hair.

 

[CONNECT-2-HAIR]

If a client has very greasy hair advise them to wet wash their hair just once a week and inbetween times use a dry shampoo, avoiding spraying dry shampoo on the bonds.