Hair by Kenzie Chavez
AFTERCARE
caring for your extensions after you leave the salon
we need to talk...
Feeling fly in your new extensions? GOOD! But now we gotta have a little chat about how to care for your extensions in your day-to-day life. Please take the time to review these instructions carefully. Trust me, your extensions will thank you later.
cleanse
+ Brush hair to remove any tangles and to prevent matting
B E F O R E showering.
+ Use a sulfate free shampoo + conditioner to prolong your hair color and extensions. I suggest IGK line.
+ Gently shampoo all your natural hair, and in between your rows as well.
+ Do not scrub vigorously. I suggest a double shampoo to fully clean hair.
+ Rise well. Do not leave any product behind.
+ Apply conditioner (again, highly recommend IGK line.) For even distribution and seal down the cuticle, use a Wet Brush and brush conditioner through your hair and extensions.
+ Rinse well. Do not leave any product behind.
+ I recommend a weekly mask to strengthen + nourish your hair.
brush & blow dry
+ Using a Wet Brush, start from the ends of your hair and work your way up.
+ Once you reach the top weft, stop brushing.
+ We suggest clipping everything up except your natural hair underneath your bottom row, and start your brushing with that.
Next, drop down your bottom row and brush that out.
Next, drop out your natural hair in between the two rows, and brush that out.
Next, drop out your top row and brush that out.
Finally, drop out your natural hair that is on top to complete the brushing process.
+ Apply a heat protectant like Olaplex bonding serum.
+ Rough dry your hair 80% of the way (No tugging at the extensions with a round brush or comb. Use only your hands and fingers.)
+ For a faster blow dry, section out each row and rough dry them separately.
+ You can use a round brush and a small amount of tension to smooth your hair and the extensions, the last 20% of your blowdry.
+ When brushing: brush from ROOT to END & place hand / apply pressure where the weft is attached
(this will both reduce breakage on natural hair & prevents matting / wear and tear on extensions)
DO NOT brush the top of the weft upwards, that can cause damage to your extensions.