Extension Care and Maintenance

Cleansing

I suggest washing your hair 1-2 times a week with Goldie Locks Ultra Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner

Don't wash your hair everyday if you can help it, as it will shorten the life of your extension hair. I understand that life happens so don't stress too much about it.

Before washing, you have to brush all of the tangles out. If you have multiple rows, section the rows half up, half down so that you're able to cleanse between the rows. Gently wash as normal and be sure to avoid rubbing the ends of your hair together.

When conditioning, only apply conditioner to the ends from the ears down and around the face framing pieces. Avoid conditioner at the scalp and where the extensions are tied in to avoid build up.

Use a wet brush or wide tooth comb to gently brush the conditioner through before rinsing it out. Please avoid tangles at all costs.

If you can't go without washing daily, do the "half wash" to preserve the life of the extension hair. Start by sectioning off the top and front hairline portion of your natural hair. Then braid your extensions so they stay out of the way.

Once you have your hair sectioned and ready to wash, put the top and front portion of your natural hair directly into the water (usually face first/flipped over). Shampoo and condition your natural hair. After washing use J Beverly Hills Platinum 5 in 1 for heat protectant prior to drying and J Beverly Hills Revive Oil or Leaf and Flower Phytomolecular Oil (depending on hair texture and density) once dried to finish.

This will allow you to wash daily if you feel the need to!

Drying

Gently squeeze the water out of your hair, do not rub! You should moisturize your hair daily, with a leave-in conditioner or serum when available.

Make sure before drying that you protect your hair with a heat protectant.

Follow through with a wet brush/wide tooth comb. Before drying make sure each row is completely brushed out from the top of the weft to the bottom.

If you choose to let your hair air dry, make sure that the top of your wefts (where they are attached to your natural hair) are completely dry to prevent matting and molding.

YOUR HAIR MUST BE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE GOING TO BED!

Products

Shampoo, conditioner and other hair products need to be extension friendly - meaning they should be paraben and sulfate free.

You should also use a serum/oil/leave-in conditioner from the ears down daily for moisture.

If you have products at home that you would like to use, or are interested in trying something new, please check with me/your stylist to make sure it is extension friendly.

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Sleeping

I recommend to braid your hair or put it in a low bun for sleep.

It is also best to sleep on a silk pillowcase (this is great for your face and hair). Cotton pillowcases can cause frizz and split ends over time. Silk pillowcases are much more gentle on your hair.

Do not sleep on your extensions while they are wet. It will cause damage to your natural hair and may cause matting and mold.

Styling

As far as tools go, you can straighten and curl your hair like normal.

When using hot tools, don't forget to apply a heat protectant before you use heat. The less hot tools you use, the better, as it dries out your hair.

Brush your hair multiple times a day (to avoid excessive tangles/matting). It is best to use a wet brush or wide tooth comb for gentle effectiveness.

It is very important that you brush all the way up to the seam of the extensions (while holding the weft base with the opposite hand if available) to prevent matting at the top of the wefts. It is also very important to be careful when brushing near the top of the wefts where the extensions are sewn in. If you brush over the seam too vigorously you may end up destroying the wefts which will then need to be replaced at your next move up appointment.

You can put your hair up in a high ponytail or bun immediately upon installation! Everything is hidden and comfortable with no exposed beading or weft tracks.

Swimming

Can you swim with extensions?

Yes! But there are minerals found in some water that can react poorly with your extensions and can cause discoloration or dry them out.

Ocean swimming - the salt water can be extremely drying and cause severe matting. I recommend your extensions be removed before vacation if you plan to swim in the ocean.

Pool/Chlorinated Swimming - chemicals from pools can damage extensions

To avoid this, I recommend the following:

*wet your hair before getting into the pool/lake etc. After wetting, apply a leave in conditioner or hair mask.

*comb your mask or conditioner through your hair - then braid or put in high ponytail or bun.

***NO FREE-FLOWING UNDER WATER MERMAID HAIR!!!***

*absolutely no free-flowing hair in the water while swimming or lounging. This will cause extreme tangling and matting.

*brush and wash hair immediately after swimming.

*beware of sunscreen, most brands contain ingredients that will turn your extensions a brassy orange or peach color. Stay away from any sunscreen that includes "Avobenzone" as an ingredient.

Must Haves

J Beverly Hills Platinum 5 in 1
J Beverly Hills Revive Oil
J Beverly Hills Dry Shampoo
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Leaf and Flower Phytomolecular Oil

Goldie Locks Ultra Hydrating Shampoo
Goldie Locks Ultra Hydrating Conditioner
Goldie Locks Signature Serum
Goldie Locks Ultra Hydrating Leave-in Conditioner

Wet Brush

Silk Pillowcase

Scrunchies