KEEPING YOUR NEW EXTENSIONS HEALTHY & LONG LASTING

With all the glorious and creative things extensions can do, can you return the favour to your new long flowing locks?

WASHING:

After installation it is best to wait two days before you wash, this allows the bonds to settle into the hair.

We recommend washing your hair with professional shampoo and conditioner. Don’t worry we have amazing options for you in Oribe, Color Proof and Redken :)

Hot tip: Give those locks a good conditioning and rinse to avoid slippage!

STYLING:

When brushing the hair, be sure to use a soft bristle boar brush or a tangle teezer and gently brush over top of the bonds to ensure no tangling occurs.

If you feel that bonds are sticking together GENTLY pull them apart so that your hair does not get the chance to mat up!

Please note: It is not recommended that you swim with your extensions, but if you do please, please remember to put your hair up in a high bun so your extensions do not become wet.

Keep in mind that if your hair is dipping in chlorinated whirlpools and hot tubs then yes your hair and hair extensions can become damaged. This is because these chemicals that are added into pools are bleaching agents and they can even alter the color of your hair and we don’t want that!

HAIR CARE PRODUCTS:

Use a good (leave-in) conditioner to keep your hair soft. Don't over do it. Too much conditioner or any other hair care product can cause a build up and/or slippage.

Try to avoid hair products that contain alcohol (this is basically anything bought at drug stores so please refrain from this). Alcohol makes your hair and your hair extensions become dry but a little hair spray that is salon purchased, because this contains low levels of alcohol, won't hurt. 

Heat protectant - We cannot stress enough, this is the product that is the most important. We have a lot of options at Hair by Banks so not to worry!