Hair Extensions Aftercare Guide

Proper care for your hair extensions will keep them looking beautiful and ensure they last. Here is a complete guide on how to maintain, brush, wash, and style your extensions with our Ifergan expert tips.

Daily Maintenance

Embrace

consistency by incorporating a daily brushing routine. Dedicate a few moments, 2-3 times a day, to gently brush your extensions.

Always

brush your hair before you shower AND before bed to minimize tangling and breakage.

Never

go to bed with wet hair.

Wear

your hair in a braid or low ponytail at bedtime, preferably with a scrunchie.

Sleep

on a silk pillowcase or bonnet.

Additional Aftercare Tips

Step 1: Moisturize

Prepare your extensions by lightly misting with leave-in conditioner or detangling spray.

STEP 2: USE THE RIGHT BRUSH

Use a flat boar bristle brush to minimize snagging and pulling. Brushing too hard with the wrong brush may rip the hair extensions from the roots.

STEP 3: START AT THE BOTTOM

Brush from the ends upward with patience and care.

STEP 4: PROVIDE SUPPORT

Hold the base of your hair/extension row while brushing to reduce tension.

  • Do not wash hair for at least 24 hours after application.
  • Always brush thoroughly before washing.
  • Divide hair into sections for easier washing.
  • Use sulfate-free, paraben-free, and color-safe shampoo.
  • Shampoo starting at the scalp using a ‘Z’ motion.
    Avoid circular scrubbing or flipping hair upside down.
  • Rinse thoroughly down to the scalp.
  • Apply conditioner from mid-shaft to ends. NOTE: Adding conditioner at or near the point of attachment may lead to tapes slipping out.
  • Leave conditioner on for 2-3 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
  • Avoid spraying chemical sunscreen near extensions as it WILL cause discoloration. Using a mineral based sunscreen is suggested.
  • Tie hair back in a bun or ponytail before applying sunscreen.
  • Towel dry hair as much as possible before blow drying.
  • Apply leave-in conditioner, heat protectant, and oils from mid-shaft to ends.
  • Use a round brush starting at the ends and working upward.
  • Heat styling tools (270°F–400°F) are safe with heat protectant.
  • Avoid applying heat directly at the attachment points.
  • Avoid swimming if possible. Chlorine WILL alter color of your hair extensions.
  • If swimming, wet hair first and apply leave-in conditioner.
  • Tie hair in a loose braid or ponytail before entering water.
  • After swimming, rinse hair and reapply leave-in conditioner.
  • Brush hair gently and loosely before bed.
  • Never sleep with wet hair to avoid scalp tangling.
  • Wear your hair in a braid or low ponytail at bedtime, preferably with a scrunchie.

Request A Hair Extension APpointment

Ready to explore hair extensions for yourself? Request an appointment with our stylists to get started!

Appointment Skincare Prep:

To ensure the best results for your makeup application, please arrive with a clean, makeup-free face (or makeup-free eyes for eye-makeup application only). If you arrive with makeup on, please plan to arrive 15 minutes earlier so we can professionally remove it for you. A $30 makeup removal fee will apply.