How to Wash Your Extensions or Custom Crown
Brush
Before getting in the shower, make sure to brush your hair thoroughly starting from the ends and working your way up. Hold the attachment point with one hand while brushing with the other.
Wash
For at home washing, I recommend a shower head water filter.
Shampoo your hair with warm water and the recommended shampoo; wash twice.
Please do not create unnecessary friction during this process.
If you have 2 or more rows, make sure to gently wash in between your rows and lightly on top of your wefts.
Use a scissor finger motion over your weft line. Do not aggressively rub the attachment point; the hair is more fragile when wet.
Condition
Rinse the shampoo really well and follow with conditioner throughout. Leave the conditioner on for 5-7 minutes, making sure to concentrate on the ends.
Extra Care and Time
Please make sure you allow enough time to complete this process thoroughly. You have extra hair now, this will take a little bit of extra time and care.
Drying Your Extensions or Fine Hair
Squeeze
Gently squeeze the excess water out of your hair with your hands and a towel until your hair is no longer soaking. Do not aggressively rub the towel on your hair. *I love a microfiber hair wrap.
Detangle
Gently detangle your hair with a recommended brush. Always have one hand at the installation point and carefully brush with the other hand.
If you have more than one row, make sure to separate and brush in between. Thoroughly brush both your natural hair and extensions starting from the ends and working up the hair shaft.
This process should be done with extra care as not to disturb the point of installation.
Leave-In Conditioner
Apply a recommended leave in conditioner on shampoo days and oil the ends daily.
Dry
Next, air dry your hair as much as possible. The less heat, the better.
When it is 80% dry, smoothly blow dry. Always keep the air flowing down the air shaft, not shaking your hair or blow dryer too much.
DO NOT blow dry your hair upside down. Take sections to ensure total drying before putting a hot tool on the hair.
Best Practices for Styling and Taking Care of Your Extensions & Hair
Limit Heat
Extensions can be styled just like normally with hot tools. The less heat you put on, the healthier your hair and extensions will be.
Daily Care
You must brush your hair daily to maintain the integrity of your extension hair and your scalp.
Please only use the products recommended.
Braid your hair before bed or secure snugly in a low pony or securely in a bun.
Sleep on a silk pillowcase.
Only put your hair in a high pony or low pony, not in the middle.
Prep for Water Activities
If you engage in water activities, prep your hair by spraying it with a mixture of clean water and conditioner in a spray bottle. Comb and braid your hair before entering a pool, ocean, or lake.
Rinse your hair immediately afterwards and thoroughly dry your hair.
Avoid sunscreens with avobenzone; it will discolor your extensions.
