| How do I Care for my extensions? | | | | create any type of flood water. This can cause the |
| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | | | | hair to tangle. |
| It is very important that you treat your hair as an | | | | After washing, gently rub off excess water and let |
| investment. This means that if you want the "life" | | | | hair air dry for 10+ mins. By doing this you are letting |
| out of your hair you need to take care of it. Hair is | | | | the water evaporate a bit so that if any tangles |
| dead...so unless you treat it right you won't get the | | | | were created while washing, you will not be brushing |
| bang for your buck! Simply put, I know who takes | | | | more hair and water into the knot. This also helps |
| care of them and who doesn't. The choice is up to | | | | prevent damage because your hair can stretch when |
| you. I've seen both sides of the spectrum and when | | | | wet and for some females that means your hair will |
| a guest has issues with her extensions it typically is | | | | break off. You will also want to use a reg. or diluted |
| because he/she didn't follow this outline. | | | | conditioning spray by Long Tresses or So.Cap. You |
| It is completely possible to have undetectable free | | | | can't use any aftercare products that have oil. There |
| flowing hair. Maintenance is required to keep the | | | | isn't any way around this. Only use professional after |
| extensions looking their best. We have to feed and | | | | care created for extensions. |
| care for the hair to maintain luster and shine. It is | | | | Gently comb wet hair with a wide tooth comb. |
| possible to have healthy hair with extensions. Just as | | | | Styling: I suggest using a heat protectant spray. |
| it is possible to have healthy looking extensions. It is | | | | When it comes to using heat you have only one |
| a give and take relationship. | | | | option when it comes to styling tools. If you must |
| From the beginning... | | | | blow dry then you should stay away from using a |
| Before washing your hair it is most important that | | | | flat iron/curling iron etc. If you plan on using heat, let |
| you brush your hair first. This also includes swimming | | | | your hair air dry first and then finish it off with the |
| or anything to do with water and your hair | | | | use of a tool. This will keep the extensions in great |
| extensions. With a Professional Extension brush not a | | | | shape and increase the longevity of your investment. |
| comb. A comb should never be used on dry hair nor | | | | Sleeping: |
| should a brush be used on wet. | | | | Never go to bed with wet hair. This is a big NO and |
| If you forget to brush your hair before washing...you | | | | will totally cause your hair to matt. It is the best thing |
| are potentially putting water into a knot. By the time | | | | for your hair (and face) to invest in a silk pillowcase. |
| you get to comb your wet hair you will notice it can | | | | Trust me, if I learned this trick years ago... it is also |
| be impossible to get the knots out. This is because | | | | suggested that you wear a low braid so that your |
| you missed this one step. | | | | hair doesn't get tangled. And don't forget to brush |
| As always, brushing starts from the bottom up. If | | | | hair before bed. |
| you start any higher in your head you will just be | | | | Activities such as the gym, swimming etc. It is |
| brushing more hair into a previously started knot. As | | | | personal preference if you decide to wash your hair |
| your hair grows brushing will be an important part of | | | | every day. It can dry out your hair extensions. It is |
| your maintenance. If you don't brush at least 2ce per | | | | important though to rinse your hair after each time |
| day you will notice matting etc. If you don't want | | | | you go swimming/hot tub/ocean. I also suggest using |
| dreads to start or if you want to minimize breakage | | | | a spray in conditioner by Long Tresses or So.Cap. |
| this step is imperative. | | | | If you require color you can only use semi-permanent |
| Washing: All products used on extensions must be oil | | | | color. Even using a semi can harm some types of |
| free. Oil is the enemy with extensions and will cause | | | | extensions. A strand test is always best. I have seen |
| the bond to slip. I do understand that some clients | | | | good and bad things happen it just depends on what |
| want to deep condition their hair while they are | | | | was done to the hair prior to it being shipped to the |
| wearing hair extensions. The choice is up to you, but | | | | salon. |
| just know that you will have to visit the salon more | | | | I have great things to say about Paul Mitchell Shines |
| often if you choose to do your own thing. Products | | | | or any type of cylophane shine that you can create |
| are a very important part of your investment. The | | | | and custom color for your clients. It is enough to |
| wrong products can dry out and create loss of | | | | feed the cuticle and give the hair back what it lost. |
| extensions. I suggest MLT or So.Cap 4 U products. | | | | Highlights can be done to but only to the clients own |
| Both are created solely for extensions. | | | | hair. Typically the Mohawk area/upper parietal ridge |
| Your hair is only to be cleansed on the roots. | | | | area. |
| Conditioner is for the ends. You don't need to waste | | | | It is NOT recommended that you color your hair |
| product by using both products on the wrong area. | | | | yourself. Box color acts as a glue/type layer and will |
| Not to mention that conditioner will weigh down fine | | | | coat the hair rather than penetrate. This also makes |
| hair. Do not wash your hair upside down or try to | | | | it harder to correct. |
