AFTERCARE

• Wash with clarifying shampoo right before your fitting or refit appointments

• Always blow-dry on a cool/medium setting to protect bonds

• Ensure hair is at least 80% dry before using any styling tools

• Tie hair loosely with a soft hair tie or scrunchie, especially at night

• Apply hair oil daily on lengths and ends

• Use heat protectant before styling and keep heat to a minimum

• Use a conditioning mask once a week on lengths and ends

• Wash and condition at least twice a week with sulfate-free products

• Brush frequently using a soft bristle brush or extension-appropriate brush

• Wash your hair thoroughly with a clarifying shampoo as close to your fitting appointment as possible

• Apply 3–4 scrubs of shampoo and rinse for at least 5 minutes to eliminate any product buildup & to ensure your hair is squeaky clean

• Avoid: Conditioner or any other hair products before the fitting

• Styling Tip: Hair should be blow-dried straight and straightened if needed

• Clean hair ensures maximum bond life, so always wash your hair right before your fitting

• Avoid trimming your natural hair between the consultation and fitting, especially blunt cuts. Ends can be tidied up during application or removal

• Adjustment Period: Bonds might feel tight for 2–3 days as they settle. Avoid tying your hair up for the first week

• Styling Tip: Always tie your hair loosely with a soft hair tie, like a silk scrunchie, to minimize tension and breakage. These are ideal for sleeping and everyday styling

• Sleeping : Hair should be loosely tied or braided for sleeping to avoid tangling.

• Timing: Do not wash your hair for 48 hours after fitting to allow the bonds to set

• Frequency & Products: Wash and condition your hair at least twice a week using a professional hydrating shampoo as recommended

• Conditioning: Apply conditioner throughout the lengths and ends, avoiding directly the bonds. Leave it on for at least 5 minutes for optimal results

• Weekly Treatment: Use a conditioning mask on the lengths and ends once a week to lock in moisture. For best results, cover with a shower cap while processing

• Detangling: Always detangle before washing. When washing, gently massage shampoo into the scalp without scrubbing or twisting the bonds

• Rinsing Tip: Always rinse thoroughly to prevent buildup

• Never: Wash your hair upside down. Keep your head upright

• Technique: Regularly brush starting at the ends, working upward through the length and gradually through the bonds and roots

• Use: A soft bristle brush or an extension-appropriate brush, such as a nylon bristle brush

• Bonds: Gently brush through each bond to prevent matting and tension. Use a soft bristle brush for this

• Tip: Separate each bond with your fingers to avoid tangling

• Weaves/Tapes: Avoid brushing above the attachment, but brush thoroughly around and below it.

• Drying: Never let extensions dry naturally. Remove excess water by blotting (don’t rub) and blow-dry section by section using a cool heat setting

• Pre-Styling Tip: Ensure hair is at least 80% dry before using any styling tools to prevent damage and maintain bond integrity

• Heat Protection: Always apply a heat protectant before drying or using styling tools

• Tip: Use the lowest heat setting to protect the bonds and prolong extension life

Certain activities may affect the lifespan of your extensions, including:

• Swimming, especially in salt or chlorinated water
• Sauna and steam room use
• High-intensity aerobic activities

Precautions

• After exposure to moisture or sweat, dry your hair as soon as possible. Use dry shampoo to reduce oil between washes

• Avoid tight hairstyles. Opt for loose ponytails or braids to minimize tension

Colouring

• Colouring is at your own risk. Lightening is not recommended

• If colouring, match the extensions to your natural hair. Blue or silver shampoo can be used to maintain color but must be applied away from the bonds

Holidays

• Before You Travel: Ensure you’re familiar with the aftercare routine to avoid damage while away

• Sun & Water Exposure: Keep hair covered in direct sunlight and avoid salt or chlorinated water, which can weaken bonds

• Discolouration Warning: SPF, self-tan, and minerals in hard water may cause discoloration. Use Malibu hard water sachets if needed

Individual Extensions

• Cold Fusion Bonds: Last 3/6 months before requiring removal, retipping and refitting. Most clients are in the middle of this time frame

• Micro Locks: Refit every 2/3 months 

Tape Extensions

• Refit Every 4–8 Weeks: A full removal is required before re-taping. Keep tapes in pairs if retaping at home

Weave Extensions

• Refit Every 6–8 Weeks: Can be removed and refitted within the same appointment

Note: All extensions should be removed by a professional.