Caring for Your Hair Extensions

Please note that these guidelines are for Platinum Seamless Extensions, which we offer. Some guidelines might differ with other hair extension systems.

If you’re reading this blog, it probably means that you were lucky enough to recently get extensions at our salon! Below are all the guidelines you need to properly care for them. Understanding these guidelines will maximize the longevity of your extensions, meaning that you get to fully enjoy your new look.

If you don’t yet have extensions, but are considering getting some, it is worth glancing over these guidelines as they will help you better understand how to care for extensions. It’s not really that hard, but it is worth knowing ahead of time.

Here are the basics:

• Try to stay out of damp environments (steam baths, etc)
• Brush hair thoroughly to remove tangles
• Keep conditioner and oil-based styling products off bonds
• Dry bond sites thoroughly after washing
• Don’t bump into your attachments with a hot curling iron

Follow-up Appointments

• Schedule a 7 day check after initial application.
• Schedule monthly check up appointments.

Shampoo Directions

• *Wait 48 hours before washing after extension service.
• Always brush and detangle hair before shampooing.
• Platinum Products are recommended. These are included with an Atelier Emmanuel hair extensions appointment.
• Thoroughly wet hair in an upright position, allowing hair to flow in a vertical direction down the sides and back.
• Distribute shampoo evenly, starting at the top of your head.
• Gently shampoo hair from root to ends one time.
• Do not over-shampoo extensions.
• Never rub, scrub, or bunch hair while washing.
• Rinse attachments and hair thoroughly. Gently squeeze excess water from hair.

Conditioning Directions

• Keep conditioner 1-2 inches away from attachments.
• Distribute conditioner generously, using downward strokes, mid-shafts to ends.
• Run fingers through or gently comb through to distribute conditioner evenly through hair. Leave on 3-5 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water and finish with cool water to seal the cuticle of the hair.
• Use a soft towel to absorb the excess water and blot firmly, never rub.
• When conditioning, always avoid the attachment zone.
• Never pull or tub when combing, apply leave-in conditioner or Maintain to easily comb through hair.
• Always support extensions attachment by holding hand firmly on the scalp while combing and detangling hair to avoid tension at the root area.
• Always blow dry your attachments thoroughly. Separate extensions while blow drying to ensure that attachments dry completely.
• Always blow dry hair downward in the direction hair grows.
• Curling or flat irons and heat rollers may be use at moderate heat levels when the hair is thoroughly dry.
• Use silicone/shine styling products sparingly.

Nighttime Preparation

• Never go to bed with wet extensions.
• Apply a small amount of Rejuvenate, Maintain, or Revive to hair as needed for conditioning dry hair areas.
• Loosely braid extensions before sleeping. Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to avoid friction to hair.

Swimming/Chlorine/Salt Water

• Tie hair in a loose braid securing with a cloth band.
• Apply a leave-in conditioner to protect hair.
• Avoid soaking the head in water for long periods of time as salt or chlorine damage can occur.
• Be sure to shampoo and condition after swimming to remove salt/chlorine from hair and attachments.
• Use a soft towel to absorb the excess water and blot firmly. Never scrub.
• Use a wide tooth comb and conditioner to detangle.

Sport Activities

• Place hair in a braid or ponytail to keep from tangling.
• Apply Rejuvenate from mid-shaft to ends and at the base of the neck to protect hair from sweat.
• After excessive sweating, shampoo hair and condition as soon as possible to remove
• sweat/oils that may affect the integrity and condition of the extensions.

Hair Care Tips

• Use Rejuvenate, Maintain, or Revive serum after shampooing and conditioning.
• Use a leave-in conditioner before night braiding.
• Keep extensions clean from sweat.
• Avoid high heat appliances.
• Use a loop or natural boar bristle brush.
• Deep condition once a week.
• Use cloth, lightweight hair accessories.
• Use Maintenance Therapy Serum as directed.
• Ask stylists for hair products with UVA/UVB block.
• Thoroughly comb/brush hair twice daily. Be sure to comb/brush between attachments.

Have any questions? Contact a stylist at our salon:
415.362.8063 | atelieremmanuel at gmail dot com