Extensions After Care

For K-Tips & Tape-ins please wait at least 24 hours before washing to allow your newly applied extensions to adhere completely.

BRUSHING: 

• Use a boar bristle or wet brush daily to remove any knots or tangles.

• Gather the hair into a ponytail and securely hold close to the scalp. Begin brushing from the ends, carefully working your way up toward the scalp. Make sure you are brushing in between each row or layer of extensions.

• Brushing your hair before it gets wet will keep the hair from tangling while washing.

WASHING: 

• Brush extensions thoroughly before washing to remove any tangles.

• Now that your hair is thicker, you may decide to divide the hair into two sections on either side of the head to wash or multiple ponytails and wash section-by-section.

• Avoid over washing your hair, washing once or twice a week is ideal. If you have to wash your hair more often, opt for doing a "top wash" which is washing your natural hair above the extensions

• A water filter is recommended to help block hard minerals or chlorine that can discolor, damage or dull your extensions.

• Using lukewarm water will help keep the color of your extensions vibrant, shiny and less dry.

SHAMPOO:

·       Use a sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoo.

·       Begin at the scalp and massage shampoo into hair using a "Z" formation. Do not use a circular motion or flip head upside down as this causes tangles. 

·       Part hair and rinse all the way to the scalp. If you used the ponytail method to section hair, rinse one at a time. Follow up with a final rinse.

·    Shampoo your hair twice. The first shampoo will get rid of product and build up and the second shampoo will cleanse the scalp.

CONDITION:

·       Use a sulfate-free and paraben-free conditioner.

·       Apply conditioner from mid-shaft down to the tips of your hair and leave on for 2-3 minutes. NOTE: Adding conditioner at or near the point of attachment may lead to tapes sliding out.

·       Rinse completely.

DRYING:

• Use a microfiber towel or air dry your hair as much as possible before using a blow dryer.

• The use of leave-in conditioners, heat protectants, as well as treatment oils from mid-shaft to ends is recommended to protect your extensions.

• Using a blow dryer, rough-dry the hair.

• Be sure to dry point of attachment thoroughly. 

STYLING TOOLS: 

• BELLAMI Hair Extensions are safe to use with thermal tools like curling wands, flat irons, etc.

• Temperature setting depends on your natural hair. You may use between 270F-450F on your extensions as long as proper heat protectants are applied before styling.

PRODUCTS:

• Use professional grade products recommended by your stylist to maintain the health of your natural hair and extensions.

• Certain products can reduce the lifespan of your extensions, cause buildup, discoloration or even cause your extensions to slip.

SWIMMING: 

• Before swimming, wet your hair with fresh tap water and apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner to the ends.

• Tie in a loose ponytail or braid.

• Once you are finished swimming, rinse the extensions with fresh water and spray with leave-in conditioner.

SLEEPING:

• Brush hair gently and loosely braid, tie into a low pony with a scrunchie, or secure in a silk bonnet before sleeping.

• Do not go to bed with wet hair as it can cause tangling close to the scalp. If this occurs, schedule an appointment with your stylist to remove immediately.

• Using a silk pillowcase will reduce friction and frizz on your hair while you sleep.

COLORING: 

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COLOR YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS AT HOME. Please consult your stylist for all color services and inquires.

• The color of your extensions will fade over time since it is 100% real human hair.

SUNSCREENS: 

• Mineral based sunscreens are recommended. Avoid sunscreens with Avobenzone or Octocrylene, these ingredients will discolor your extensions.