Hair Extensions FAQ

Wash your hair less

Once every 3-7 days is ideal. This is something you may need to work yourself up to at first, so listen to your hair! If you're itchy or flaky or feeling discomfort? Its time to wash, regardless of how many days its been!

Moisture Rich Professional Products

Use professional grade MOISTURE rich products vs. protein rich products. Nothing with keratin, restorative or reconstructive properties. Too much protein can break down the hair over time causing it to dry out!

Air Dry / Blow Dry

If choosing to air dry, make sure to at least blow dry the top of your wefts! When blow drying always use a heat protectant and dry in sections to make sure each weft is dry.

Never Sleep with Wet Hair

This can cause friction making it much more possible for your hair to matt up, loosen wefts from the top and put you at risk for fungal infections on the scalp.

Water

If you are showering in well or harsh water this can dry out your hair, fade it out, and turn it rusty colored. Due to the possibility of lime, rust, etc. Be sure you have decent water running through your pipes. If not, we suggest a shower head filter (found on amazon)!

Turn Down Your Hot Tools

Turn your hot tools to a temperature lower than you would normally use. We don't advise over 360 degrees.

Sleeping

Sleeping with your hair in a low pony or low braid is best. I suggest tying off with a scrunchie or hair scarf. This will help keep your hair intact and avoid matting/tangling through the night. A Silk Pillowcase is not 100% necessary, but totally helps with any tangling at night if you sleep a little wild and you want to go the extra mile.

Before You Shower

Brush out your hair, layer by layer, row by row. The hair needs to be brushed out really well before getting wet. Section it all out and make sure you are brushing your natural hair in between rows as well as all of the extension hair.

Brushing

Be sure to hold the base of your wefts at the scalp while brushing through your hair. This will give your scalp and install the support it needs while combing through any tangles. It's best you start at the bottom of your wefts and work your way up to the top, using a good quality brush or comb. We have found it best to use a paddle brush to work all the way through everything. If you're using a wet brush, be sure to double check the tops of your wefts that all the tangles have been brushed out.

Purchasing Product

It is very important you are buying product from a reputable place. Purchase at TJMaxx, Amazon, or Target at your own risk. These stores are not licensed to sell PRO GRADE products. There is no guarantee to what is in the bottle itself, that it isn't expired, or hasn't been tampered with. It is best to purchase products directly through your stylist or their professional grade storefront.

Washing Pro Tips

Think about it like this, you are waiting up to 7 days to wash your hair! Make sure you are really dividing up the hair, getting to your natural hair and cleansing/scrubbing thoroughly. Dry shampoo and product build up can really make a scalp angry over time, clog follicles, and cause damage down the road. Double shampoo if you have to, and get all that weeklong grime all the way out. Scalp brushes are another great way to breakup buildup.

Sectioning the hair row by row, and cleansing in between is a great way to ensure equal cleaning throughout. Use a clip if you have to! Try to keep conditioner mids to ends, avoiding the root area. Don't hesitate to cake it on, and make sure to get in between to your natural hair!

Crown Wash / Top Wash

We understand training your hair to wait 7 days can feel impossible. A top wash is something that is an amazing way to clean what's getting seen or getting oily the fastest. You will separate all the natural hair on the crown, as well as your bangs and face framing pieces. Put ALL extensions in a ponytail behind your shoulders. Use your kitchen sink or tub (most times more comfortable than the bathroom sink) and only shampoo condition the separated natural pieces. Blow dry and style into the rest and you should be good to go for a couple more days!

Going to the beach on vacay?!

What you will need:

A Brush, Leave in Conditioner, Mineral Based Sunscreen

First suggestion would be to commit, if you're going to get in, get all the way in with your hair down. Being in braids or a pony half wet can really create a mess for you! If you decide to get in, brush your hair all the way out. Then coat it in a Leave in Conditioner. This will serve as a layer of protectant from the sun, salt, or whatever is floating around in the ocean/lake, while also providing moisture. Once you return to the boat or beach towel, apply the leave in again, and brush it out, for another round of protection when you get back in the water!

When you're done for the day!

Shower to rinse out all the chemicals/salt ALL THE WAY OUT, lightly shampoo, smother in conditioner then give it a good brush. If you are going back into the ocean, lake, or pool the next day, a light shampoo is optional but not necessary. Always finish with a leave in and serum.

Sunscreen

Specific MINERAL SUNSCREEN must be used or extensions are at risk of turning a rust/pink color! The chemical were trying to avoid is AVOBENZONE.

For Your Workouts

If you're a girl who loves to break a sweat, best thing to do post-workout is to blow dry the wetness out of the hair on a cool setting, dry shampoo the natural roots if necessary, and add a serum to the ends if feeling dry!

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As always, please reach out to Madelyn if you have any questions or concerns! xx