Hair Extension Aftercare Guide

How to Protect Your Investment, Maintain Your Wefts, and Keep Your Hair Healthy

Hair extensions are an investment—and with proper care, they will stay beautiful, blend seamlessly, and last as long as possible. This guide outlines exactly how to wash, brush, sleep, and style your extensions to ensure long-lasting wear and healthy natural hair.

✅ Daily Care

1. Brush Gently (2–3 Times per Day)

Use a wet brush, loop brush, or extension-safe paddle brush.
Hold the top of your weft with one hand and gently detangle from the bottom up.

Avoid tugging on the seam—this protects your natural hair and the integrity of the extension row.

2. Keep Extensions Completely Dry at the Scalp

Extensions should never stay damp at the base.
If your roots are still wet, use a blow dryer to fully dry the row to prevent slipping or irritation.

3. Apply Oil to Ends Daily

Use a lightweight, silicone-free oil or serum only on the mid-lengths and ends, never at the root.
This keeps hair hydrated and prevents matting or dryness.

✅ Washing Guidelines

1. Wash 1–2 Times per Week

Over-washing can dry out both natural hair and wefts.
If your scalp gets oily, use a dry shampoo between washes.

2. Use Extension-Safe Products Only

Avoid:

• sulfates

• parabens

• heavy proteins

• harsh clarifying shampoos (unless recommended)

Use a moisturizing, color-safe shampoo and conditioner recommended by your stylist.

3. Shampoo the Scalp, Condition the Ends

• Focus shampoo at the roots only.

• Apply conditioner from mid-length to ends, avoiding the top of the wefts.

• Use a hydrating mask weekly for softness and shine.

4. Rinse Thoroughly

Residual conditioner near the wefts can cause slipping or buildup.
Rinse until hair feels squeaky clean.

✅ Drying & Styling

1. Blow-Dry the Weft Area Completely

You may air-dry the ends, but the attachment points MUST be dried every wash to prevent irritation or loosening.

2. Use Heat Protectant Every Time

Extensions respond well to heat but need protection to prevent dryness and split ends.

3. Keep Heat Tools Below 350°F

Higher temperatures shorten the lifespan of extensions and fade color faster.

4. Avoid Applying Heat Directly to the Beads or Thread

Apply heat to the hair, not the track, to extend the longevity of your installation.

✅ Sleeping With Extensions

1. Sleep with Your Hair Contained

Use:

• a loose braid

• low ponytail

• silk scrunchie

This prevents tangling while you sleep.

2. Use a Silk or Satin Pillowcase

Helps reduce friction, dryness, and matting.

✅ Swimming, Workouts & Outdoor Care

Swimming

Before swimming in lakes, pools, or oceans:

• Wet your hair with clean water

• Add leave-in conditioner

• Put hair in a braid

After swimming, wash as soon as possible to remove chemicals or minerals.

Workouts

Sweat can cause buildup at the scalp.
Keep hair in a loose braid or low ponytail and wash only as needed.

Sun Exposure

Use UV protection spray to prevent color fade.

✅ Maintenance Appointments

To protect your natural hair and ensure proper tension, move-ups are required every:

✅ 6–10 weeks (depending on hair growth + method)

Skipping maintenance may lead to:

• tangling at the root

• tension on natural hair

• bead slipping

• matting between rows

Always reschedule if you remove or loosen a bead at home—don’t try to fix it yourself.

👉 Book Your Extension Move-Up

✅ What NOT to Do

❌ Don’t brush aggressively at the seam
❌ Don’t sleep with wet hair
❌ Don’t apply conditioner at the root
❌ Don’t yank, pull, or scratch the wefts
❌ Don’t skip maintenance appointments
❌ Don’t use heavy oils on the scalp
❌ Don’t go to bed without detangling

✅ Signs You Need a Maintenance Visit

If you notice any of these, schedule a move-up:

• beads feel loose

• extensions feel heavy

• matting or knotting at the root

• discomfort or tightness

• your rows are lifting

• extensions feel uneven or too grown out

👉 Call to Schedule Maintenance

✅ Questions or Concerns? We’re Here to Help.

Your extensions should feel comfortable, natural, and easy to style.
If something feels off, don’t wait—message or call your stylist so we can adjust them.

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