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Secrets to Success
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-Schedule all your re-installs (move ups) in advance. Between 6 & 10 weeks
-Replace your extension hair when necessary. (Generally every 9-12 months depending on how well you take care of your hair.)
-DO NOT shampoo every day and NEVER use conditioner at the root, this causes the beads and extensions to slide. Blondes- DO NOT use a toning shampoo i.e. purple or blue shampoos.
-Use a professional leave in conditioner and oil/ serum on mids and ends to help keep your extensions hydrated. DO NOT use an oil that is colored i.e. Moroccan oil or Olaplex.
-Sleep with your hair in a loose ponytail or loose braid to avoid matting.
-Never use Olaplex. It over keratinizes the extensions causing breakage.
-Brush your hair at least twice a day. Take care to NOT brush at the top of the weft. When brushing your hair make sure to place a hand on the top of your wefts so you don't cause damage or looping. Never brush over your grow out.
-Any water activities, lake, ocean, or pool, saturate your hair in tap water, wring out excess water, apply a leave-in conditioner and place in a bubble braid before enjoying your water activities.
-Hydrate your extensions with a professional mask twice a month.
-Make sure you are using a soft scrunchie when putting your hair up and sleeping.
Shampooing & Conditioning
-Scrub your scalp as best you can around the weft. Lift the weft up and out of the way, especially when rinsing. I find it helpful to section each row of extensions and your natural hair in between the rows.
-Condition only the mids and ends.
-NEVER rub your hair in a towel. Loosely wrap it up or scrunch with the towel.
-Use leave-in conditioner and lightly brush through, making sure to hold extensions.
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Blow Drying
-Try and let your hair air dry 25%- 75% of the way.
-Use your fingers to rake through your hair while power drying.
-Make sure your wefts are completely dry especially before bed
-Section off hair and use a brush and dryer to completely dry hair and smooth.
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Curling & Flat Ironing
-When your hair is completely dry, apply a professional heat protectant and brush through.
-Section off hair and start curling or straightening making sure the heat never goes above 375 degrees.
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Recommended Professional Products
Goldilocks products are highly recommended for your IBE. As well as many Davines lines, especially Oi, according to your hair needs.
Leave in products: Goldilocks, and many from Davines
Heat protectant: Davines, This is a Blow Dry Primer
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Pricing
Extensions are very specialized and require a consult for pricing
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