Extension care basics

FUSION EXTENSION CARE BASICS
(Your Hair Must Be At Least Three Inches Long For Strand By Strand Methods)

HOME MAINTENANCE

OK, you have invested in quality extensions and you want to take care of them. Caring for
extensions are a bit different from caring for your own hair. Here are a few tips that may help you
achieve your goal.

Do not wash your hair for 48 hrs. (2 days) of getting the strand by strand techniques. If you are a
swimmer wet your hair before entering any pool or spa with chemicals in the water.

After that you may shampoo your hair once(recommended) or twice a week using a non-alcohol or
non-alkaline shampoo. Brush each row of extension hair from the ends to the scalp before & after
shampooing. You may also shampoo once every two weeks minimum using cool to warm water
never extremely hot water. Condition the ends as well and always use a shower, not a sink. Always
wash with your head slightly tilted back. Place shampoo in the palm of your hand and stroke the
strands from scalp to ends DO NOT SHAMPOO THE EXTENSION HAIR IN
CIRCULAR MOTIONS THIS WILL CAUSE THE HAIR TO TANGLE. Your goal is to
clean your scalp rather than your hair, because your scalp produces oils that attract dirt. Squeeze
excess water and shampoo from your hair.

Stroke downward with conditioner in the palm of your hand DO NOT PUT CONDITIONER
ON ATTACHMENTS. You may brush through extensions to get tangles out holding the palm
of your hand at the base of your scalp to secure the extension attachments from the hair ends to the scalp.
Rinse throughly with cooler water. Pat your hair dry or squeeze. (do not rub) this will cause hair to
tangle. Add a leave-in conditioner. You may also make a detangler with your favorite conditioner,
one part water one part conditioner. Mix in a spray bottle and apply to hair. You may also choose
to do this every night to keep your extensions moisturized and detangled while sleeping. Apply
styling products and style your hair. Avoid getting products that contain oils or lubricants close to
the attachment. Oils & lubricants tend to soften fusion, shrinkies & bonding attachments and will
eventually loosen the extension, and you will loose the attachment. You may loose about 1-2 strands
a week from strand by strand methods and your extension hair may shed like your natural hair, make
sure to schedule your maintenance appointments every 6-8 weeks on a
regular basis.

PLEASE NO DEEP SCALP- CONDITIONING PRODUCTS AND NO OILY HAIR
CARE PRODUCTS, NO EXCEPTIONS. DO NOT BLOW DRY YOUR HAIR WITH
HIGH HEAT AT THE ROOTS. DO NOT LET CONDITIONER SET ON THE
ROOTS FOR MORE THAN FIVE MINUTES. ABSOLUTELY NO OVERNIGHT
CONDITIONING TREATMENTS. NO LONG HOURS IN A SAUNA OR HOT TUB
WITH THE FUSION METHODS THE STEAM HEAT MAY HARM THE
ATTACHMENTS. You may blow dry your extensions on a low heat setting. Do not blow dry
your hair excessively with high heat at the roots(air drying works best for extensions). Do not let
hair conditioner set on the roots for more than five minutes. Use products that are silicone based,
no balsam, products with sulphur, henna, alcohol or alkaline. Never go to bed with wet hair. Your
hair will mat and tangle. Put your hair in a loose braid or in a few scrunchies at night before you go
to bed to minimize tangles. Satin pillowcases are great, better than cotton. You must take care of
the extensions as well as your hair underneath brushing always from the ends to the scalp with a nylon
bristle, boar or loop brush. Brushing from root to ends helps to minimize your natural hair from
tangles.

STYLING YOUR EXTENSIONS

Use a boar, nylon or loop bristle brush with soft to medium bristles. They do not get caught on the
extension attachment. No Hard Bristles. YOU MUST brush your hair at least two times a day (or
more) from the ends continuing to the scalp, or hair WILL tangle.

Air dry your hair(80% dry) after every wet treatment(air drying or a cool hair dryer is recommended)
blow dry with cool or warm air never extremely hot. Blow dry from ends to roots from the bottom
to the top in small sections to prolong the life of your extensions.

Avoid touching the point of attachment with hot styling tools or heat. Use med heat setting, never
to hot this may damage extension hair. Always brush from the roots to ends. Brush with one hand
firmly on your head, supporting the extension attachments brushing from the ends to the scalp, and don't
forget to brush out the nape.

No headbands with plastic or metal teeth. Soft headbands, ponytails, clips and braids are O.K. Just
be aware that too much tension will loosen your extensions sooner. Just like your own hair,
extension hair may be damaged with extreme heat or irresponsible care!

MAINTENANCE
Appointments should be scheduled a maximum of 6-8 weeks for proper care of your
extension hair and the health of your natural hair. Your personal maintenance
program will depend on your physical activities , how fast your hair grows, and the
way that you care for your hair. Make sure that you are brushing from the ends to the
scalp on a daily basis! (never leave any extensions in your hair more that 3-4 months
or your hair will begin to lock and mat)

REMOVAL
Three to five days before removal if you know when your appointment will be scheduled you may
start using heavier oils or deep conditioners on the attachments. This will quicken the removal
process. Brush from the ends to the scalp to make sure all tangles are out before your removal
appointment.

You can flat iron, curl, crimp, and set & style anyway that you choose!

Enjoy Your Hair!!

YOUR WEAVE, ANY WEAVE,
KEEPING IT REAL!

Any woman wearing a weave wants it to look natural and gorgeous.
Here are a few tips that keep your hair glowing!

TEXTURE MATCH
The last question anyone should ask is, "where did you get your weave done?"
Select a color that matches your hair texture. Make sure it's not to straight or shiny. Extension hair
that has more texture will have more body when it is flat-ironed or curled.

A GOOD BASE
Bumps and lumps are a dead give away of a bad weave. Flat, smooth and small braids make the best
foundation. The thinner the weft, the better. Make sure that your stylist isn't braiding you hair to
tight, this may cause hair breakage at the scalp and may cause permanent hair loss.

LESS IS THE BEST
Too much hair is a common mistake. This screams "weave!" it is also unhealthy. Too much weight
of the extension hair stresses your hair out and may cause hair damage to the hair follicle and, over
time, traction baldness. 6 - 10 ounces is more than enough. (One bag is usually 4 ounces)

CHOOSING THE BEST COLOR
With extension hair, you can have color without stressing out your natural hair.

SMOOTH FINISHES
Leaving out your own hair to create a part will always makes a natural finish.

FLATTER YOU
No matter what the fashion is always choose a style that flatters your face. What looks good on
someone else may not look good on you. The shape of your head, face and hairline should be
considered when choosing a style.

KEEPING IT LOOKING GOOD AND FRESH
Wash and condition your hair every week or every other week(for sew-ins). A moisturizing and
detangling shampoo and conditioner will keep your weave soft and flowing. Never keep a weave in
for more that 3-4 months, or your hair will begin to lock and mat, thus comprising the state of your
natural hair. Do not use hair oil on the base of a bonded track. Oil(baby oil) the base of bonded
tracks only the night before removal, this will soften the bond and it will make it easy to remove.

Sincerely,
Lisa
Stylist/Extensionist/Salon Owner

Call today for your appointment or for a consultation appointment. Please limit calls for
appointments only, email any questions!
2710 11Th Street, Rockford, IL. 61109
Ask For Lisa @ 815-227-0727
lisa@divashairstylz.com