Aftercare Guide: Sew-in Weft Hair Extensions
Don’t worry, babe. Beaudee’s got your sew-in weft hair extensions aftercare covered!
Brushing
Gently use a boar bristle or wet brush multiple times daily to remove any tangles or knots. Gather hair into a ponytail and securely hold close to the scalp. Begin from the ends and carefully work your way up toward the scalp. Be sure to brush between extension rows, sectioning out if needed. Brush your hair before it gets wet to prevent tangling while washing. Aggressive or incorrect brushing can cause extensions to slide or come out ,especially when wet.
Washing
Do not wash hair aggressively. Always wash your hair with your head back and not tilted forward or upside down. Now that your hair is thicker, you may decide to wash it in sections to make it easier.
When shampooing, use a recommended sulfate-free, paraben-free shampoo. Try not to wash every day. Focus on the scalp and getting between the extensions, massaging suds into hair using a “Z” formation. Do not scrub aggressively. Rinse thoroughly.
When conditioning, apply conditioner from mid-shaft down to the tips of hair and leave on for a few minutes. Every few washes use a deep conditioner. Rinse thoroughly. Be careful: adding conditioner at or near the base may cause the beads to slide out!
Prior to drying, while hair is wet add a spray leave-in conditioner or balm below scalp on your natural hair and extensions. It is important for natural hair and extensions to be replenished with the proper nutrients and hydration through these steps.
Drying
Do not put hair up while soaking wet. Towel or air dry your hair as much as possible before using a blow dryer. Brush gently as recommended. Lightly rough-dry hair to remove the majority of the moisture. Then starting at the ends and working your way up toward the scalp, round brush the hair. Be careful of high heat and excessive tension at base of extensions. Make sure there is no stagnant water left in the base of the wefts.
Styling Tools and Products
Thermal tools like curling irons and flat irons are safe to use on hair extensions, but never exceed 400F on your tools. Heat protectants are recommended prior to styling, but make sure the product dries before styling, especially when restyling after initial wash and style. Keep all hot tools away from the base of beads and weft.
Sew-in weft hair extensions move up and down in a hinge-like motion, making them great for high or low ponytails. Try to refrain from tight styles or positions that pull the extensions sideways, for example french braids. Things like scrunchies and two ponytails will relieve weight and make styling comfortable.
Use professional grade products recommended by your Beaudee stylist to maintain the health of your natural hair and extensions. Avoid oil-based and silicone-based products close to the base of the extensions this can cause micro beads to slide. Avoid alcohol-based “volumizing” or “texture” products, which can be dehydrating and compromising to the hair extensions. Light treatment oils can be used mid to ends to protect your extensions.
Sleeping and Activities
Secure hair into a low pony or low loose braid before sleeping. NEVER go to bed with wet hair.
Always loosely braid or tie hair back prior to activities to avoid tangling. Sea water, chlorine and sunscreen can cause i-tips to break down, discoloration and damage to the extensions. Prior to swimming apply conditioner and clean water mixture mid-ends to avoid absorption or harmful chemicals and minerals. Thoroughly rinse wash and conditioner after activities.
Coloring
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COLOR OR PERM YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS AT HOME. Color services such as root colors and toning can be done in salon. Extensions can be toned darker not lighter. Keep this in mind because this will be your color for longevity of these extensions.
Shedding
Some hair and hair extension loss is normal and to be expected. Average hair loss is 50-150 hairs a day. A full application covers approximately ¼ of the head. As the extensions grow out, you can expect to see a small quantity of naturally shedded hair trapped within the beaded foundation. It is normal and not to be interpreted as hairs pulled from scalp. Daily brushing close to scalp and finger separation of these strands between extensions will help prevent matting.
Maintenance Appointments
Sew-in weft hair extensions are require maintenance every 6-8 weeks. Please arrive to your readjustment appointment with clean and dry hair. Extensions and beaded foundation will be fully removed, and your natural hair will be cleansed and prepped for re-application. Your extensions are then reapplied and styled.
Ready for new hair?
Hand-tied and machine wefts have a life span of 8-12 months if properly maintained. Due to their structure they are much more durable than most extensions.
Prior to your final re-adjustment of your current extensions we can discuss your new hair for your next appointment. We can continue with the same desired look or change things up now that you have made it through your set of sew-in weft hair extensions! A deposit is required before a new application appointment can be reserved, just like your first application. This appointment will be treated like re-adjustment; old hair is removed and new hair is applied, no down time necessary! Contact Beaudee to schedule a consultation today.
