Washing
- After installation, avoid washing your hair for at least 2-3 days.
- Before washing, brush your hair to remove any tangles.
- When washing the hair the head must be titled backwards under warm running water and hair extension shampoo should be smoothed onto the hair.
- Gently massage the scalp with your fingertips, using a downwards zigzag motion ( avoid circular motions as these can cause tangles or matting).
- The hair should be squeezed gently after shampooing to remove excess moisture and conditioner must be applied to the mid-lengths and ends only, avoiding the roots, this can be left on for five minutes as a treatment.
- Rinse the hair thoroughly and remove excess water by squeezing the water out and wrap hair in a towel for 10 minutes.
- Apply Argan Oil to the mid lengths and ends of the damp hair and a wide toothed comb should be used to gently comb through the extensions, working upwards starting at the ends of the hair in sections.
- Hair should be blow dried on a cool setting with the airflow pointing downwards this gives a shine to the hair.
- Once all the hair extensions are completely dry apply a small amount of Argan Oil to the ends of the hair extensions and use your loop brush to brush through.
Sleeping
- To prevent your hair from knotting while you sleep, we suggest that you tie your hair in a loose side plait or ponytail. Hair nets can also be utilised whilst sleeping.
- Avoid using uncovered elastic bands.
- The extensions may feel uncomfortable for the first seven days, but this feeling will ease after one or two weeks.
- We recommend the use of a silk or satin pillowcase if your natural hair gets easily tangled, this type of material helps prevent any knots occurring overnight.
- Always use a soft pillow to prevent the extensions from digging in the scalp.
- Never go to bed with your hair extensions damp/wet as mould can grow in that environment.
Speedy drying
- Dry the roots thoroughly first and then roughly dry the hair with a hair dryer ensuring the end of the hair dryer does not touch the hair.
- Once the hair is virtually dry use the hair dryer to style or you can use straightening irons to finish.
Blow drying
- You can also blow-dry your hair extensions by splitting into sections and using either a paddle brush or a very soft round brush. Please be careful not to excessively pull on the roots as this can cause hair loss.
- Avoid the use of hooded hair dryers as the hair extensions and especially micro ring fusion bonds can get damaged by the excessive heat.