AFTERCARE
It is strongly advised that you don’t wash your hair for at least 48 hours after having your hair extensions fitted.
Please try to wash your hair a maximum of twice a week If possible, this is because the less stress you put on the hair the better due to heat styling etc.
Always use a shampoo and conditioner recommended for hair extensions only, this is because normal high street brands contain silicone based ingredients which will cause damage to the hair extensions and the fitments. It is necessary to condition the extension hair to keep it in optimum condition, it is vital however that you do not get conditioner on the actual bonds as they will get very weak and soft. To purchase the shampoo and conditioner please speak to our consultants
Remember to always take good care of your hair, gently dry it and do not take any shortcuts when caring for it. Hair extensions last longer and look better when taken proper care of. It is best to use a hair extension brush, this is because normal brushes with balls on the end can rip and break the hair, this brush is available to purchase from your consultant. Try to brush your hair everyday but not more than once as this will cause unnecessary shedding. You will often see hairs coming off on your brush or when you wash your hair, this is perfectly normal. Remember that people lose up to 100 hairs everyday naturally so it may look like a lot but in fact, you are doing less damage to your hair by having extensions because you are doing less styling and heat damage!
It is advisable to do your hair into a loose plait when sleeping, this will minimize tangling and knotting when you sleep.
You can style your hair extensions just as you would with your normal hair, you can straighten, curl, blow-dry, dye, crimp and cut them because they are human hair. Root re-touching can also be carried out as normal.
It is strongly advised that you have a maintenance appointment at e.g. 4-6 weeks. If you don’t come in for maintenance, we cannot be help responsible for any damage caused to your hair, as it is your responsibility to look after them properly using our aftercare guide for advice. It is possible for you to re-use the extension..
Do not under any circumstances remove extensons yourself.
You may find that immediately after having your hair extensions fitted, they may feel uncomfortable when sleeping where they have been attached, this usually disappears after about 4-5 days where you will hardly notice them. Please persevere with them and you will notice the results!
To have hair extensions, you must be willing to take care of them properly, they need careful washing, conditioning, brushing and straightening to avoid any damage. We cannot stress enough the importance of looking after them, if you feel that you need any aftercare advice please do not hesitate to contact us at any point and we will be happy to help and/or resolve any issues you may have.
Some clients experience itching to the scalp, this is perfectly normal! Remember that having hair extensions isn’t a natural process, your head has to adjust to having them.
After having your hair extensions fitted, you will find that some of the hairs may shed and occasionally you may lose some of the actual extensions. This is nothing abnormal, in fact the majority of people lose only 1 or 2 where as others lose up to 10! This is why it’s essential to have regular maintenance to avoid this happening.
If you do see any of your own hairs coming out after having your extensions fitted, don’t panic! These are due to the natural daily shedding of your hair, but you will notice it more because you have had extensions fitted, we find that most of our clients’ hair improves quality after having hair extensions because they are doing less heat/product damage during the three months of having them.