HAND-TIED EXTENSION CARE

Washing:

+Before washing, brush and detangle your hair

+Only use professional paraben & sulfate free products

+Use moisturizing/hydrating shampoo and conditioner

+Avoid products labeled with: Repair, Reconstruct, Keratin, Strengthen, Bonding, or Protein

+Gently wash in between wefts and rinse thoroughly to avoid build up

+A double wash (at least) should be preformed every time (look for the lather)

+Do not use extremely hot water (lukewarm is best)

+Invest in a shower head filter. Hard water can cause discoloration

+ Use a hydrating clarifying shampoo once a month if instructed by stylist

+When applying conditioner, take care to avoid attachment site

+Allow conditioner to sit 5-10 minutes before rinsing

+Olaplex and K18 should not be used on your hair extension hair

Styling:

+After wash, gently squeeze out excess water and BLOT dry (NEVER rub)

+Apply a leave in conditioner with heat protector on clean hair before brushing, mid shaft to ends

+Always hold the weft line while brushing gently starting at the bottom-working your way up. Avoid harsh brushing and pulling

+Maintain low to medium heat on drying and styling tools

+Make sure to thoroughly dry the base(root) of your extensions immediately after washing or working out

+Apply a light oil/serum daily to help maintain moisture

+Hooded sweatshirts & jackets can cause static and/or tangling

+Avoid round brushing until the extensions are at least 90% dry, being careful to avoid brushing directly over the weft line

Essential:

+Only use salon quality products

+Sleep with your hair up as instructed by stylist using a silk scrunchie. Braiding or low pigtails is a second option but the preferred way is up.  Silk bonnets or head scarves may also be used

+Invest in a silk or satin pillowcase to help eliminate friction while sleeping

+Brush your extensions in the morning and at night and if needed throughout the day

+Use a hydrating mask 1-2 times per month

+Trim your own and the extension hair regularly to maintain health

Avoid:

+Avoid sleeping with wet hair

+Avoid extended periods of moisture

+Avoid products containing alcohol and ethanol

+Avoid brushing directly over your extension weft line

+Avoid contact with dry shampoo on extensions

+Avoid submerging your hair in chlorine or salt water, doing so can cause discoloration, matting and tangling

+Avoid the use of sunscreens containing Avobenzone and Octocrylene. Switch to mineral based SPF

+Sunless tanning solutions and tanning beds will cause discoloration

+Excessive sunlight can cause discoloration

+Never cut wefts at attachment site.  Doing so will cause the wefts to come undone, rendering wefts unusable