Extension Hair Care

 

Maintenance:

  1. -Shampoo at least once per week.

  2. -Do not massage roughly.

  3. -Rinse thoroughly.

  4. -Let it air dry as often as you can.

Daily:

  1. -Brush or comb through to style, always using a wide tooth comb or paddle brush.

  2. -When brushing, always start at the ends and work to the root.

  3. -Use styling aids (mouse, gel, smoother) in moderation.

Sleep:

  1. -When going to bed, braid hair into a loose, large braid at the back of the neck.

  2. -Use a soft band or elastic with no metal bracket.

Static:

  1. -Dampen hands with warm water, run hands over the hair without actually touching the hair.

  2. -Using a dryer sheet run it lightly over the hair root to ends.

Swimming:

  1. -Getting the hair wet is NOT recommended.  Try keeping the hair above water.

  2. -Never wear a swimming cap, or anything that covers the hair.  It may cause matting.  Loose hats are acceptable. 

  3. -Before swimming, be sure to comb out any tangles.

  4. -Deep condition after swimming or excessive sun exposure. 

Sauna:

  1. -Braid hair into one large braid at back of the neck.

  2. -Wrap hair loosly in a towel.

  3. -Follow appropriate shampooing and conditioning as needed.

Shampooing and Conditioning:

  1. -Do not use products containing citrus.

  2. -Neuma and Davines are great products for  everyday shampoo and conditioner.

  3. -K-Pak, Neuma and Davines masks are great treatments that should be used once every one to two weeks.

  4. -Conditioning is vital!

  5. -Using a moisture conditioner is best.

Styling:

  1. -Try to avoid alcohol based products.

  2. -As styling products build up on the hair, a deep cleansing shampoo is best to eliminate build-up. Neuma Renew Shampoo is recommended.

  3. -Only use a cleansing shampoo once per week, at most.

  4. - Neuma Argan Treatment is a great leave-in smoother on wet or dry for styling.

  5. -Aquage Sea Salt Spray or Davines Volu Mist will make the hair feel thicker and add texture.

  6. -Neuma Smoothing Creme is an amazing smoother.  Used on wet hair it has no hold factor and is humidity resistant.

Misc. Tips

  1. -Although the hair is real, it does not receive nutrients from the scalp
    - Heat is the  biggest enemy, so the less you use the better
    - For curling the hair, hot rollers can be used as long as the roller does not sit directly on the bond, Conair (with the felt rollers) are the best
    - When sleeping: a wrap, braid or ponytail will prevent tangling; this will save time in the morning when styling

  2. -Using a silk pillowcase will prevent tangles and help the condition of the hair 

  3. -When washing the hair, Always wash going in a downward motion

  4. Do Not put conditioner on the extension bond at the scalp; ONLY use on the mid shaft and ends of the hair

  5. Use fingertips at scalp to make sure ALL shampoo is rinsed out