Ahhh so this is how I take care of my extensions..

Hey girl, I know you care about YOUR hair and the EXTENSIONS you just invested in. Let’s take care of em’, yea? Okay cool. Let’s maintain the health and life of your extensions by following these cute instructions I spent a lot of time copying and pasting :).

  • Do NOT wash hair for at least 24 - 48 hours to allow your newly applied extensions to adhere completely.

    BRUSHING:

    • Use a BELLAMI boar bristle brush daily to remove any knots or tangles.

    • Gather the hair into a ponytail and securely hold close to the scalp. Begin brushing from the ends, carefully working your way up toward the scalp.

    • Brushing your hair before it gets wet will keep it from tangling while washing.

    WASHING:

    • Brush extensions thoroughly before washing to remove any tangles.

    • Now that you have more hair, you can divide the hair into two sections and shampoo or create multiple ponytails and go section-by-section.

    • Avoid washing in overly warm water— cooler temperatures equals less residue left behind.

    SHAMPOO:

    • Use a sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoo.

    •Beginning at the top of the head, massage shampoo into the hair, carefully making your way towards the nape. Do not use a circular motion or flip your head upside down to avoid tangles. Part hair and rinse thoroughly. If you used the ponytail method to wash your hair, rinse one section at a time. Follow up with a final rinse.

    CONDITION:

    •Use a hydrating conditioner.

    • Apply conditioner from mid-shaft down to the tips of your hair and leave on for 2-3 minutes. NOTE: Adding conditioner at or near the point of attachment may lead to tapes sliding out.
    • Rinse completely. DRYING:
    • Towel or air dry your hair as much as possible before using a blow dryer.

    • The use of leave-in conditioners, heat protectants, as well as treatment oils from mid-shaft to ends is recommended to protect your extensions.

    • Using a blow dryer, rough-dry the hair.

    • Starting at the ends and working your way up toward the scalp, round brush the hair.

    STYLING TOOLS:
    • BELLAMI Hair Extensions are safe to use with thermal tools like curling wands, flat irons, etc.

    • Temperature setting depends on your natural hair. You may use between 270°F-450°F on your extensions as long as proper heat protectants are applied before styling. • Keep all hot tools away from the point of attachment to ensure extensions do not melt or bond together. PRODUCTS:
    • Use professional grade products recommended by your Stylist to maintain the health of your natural hair and extensions.
    • Avoid alcohol-based products close to the point of attachment as it may compromise the bonding agent and cause sliding.

    SWIMMING:

    • Before swimming, wet your hair with fresh tap water and apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner to the ends.

    • Tie in a loose ponytail or braid.

    • Once you are finished swimming, rinse the extensions with fresh water and spray with leave-in conditioner.

    SLEEPING:

    • Brush hair gently and loosely braid before sleeping.
    • Do not go to bed with wet hair as it can cause tangling close to the scalp. If this occurs, schedule an appointment with your Stylist to remove immediately.

    COLORING:

    • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COLOR YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS AT HOME. Please consult your certified BELLAMI Stylist for all color services and inquiries.

    SUNSCREENS: • Avoid use of chemical based sunscreens as this can discolor the hair. Please use mineral based sunscreens only.

  • Do NOT wash hair for at least 24 - 48 hours to allow your newly applied extensions to adhere completely.

    BRUSHING:

    • Use a BELLAMI boar bristle brush daily to remove any knots or tangles

    • Gather the hair into a ponytail and securely hold close to the scalp. Begin brushing from the ends, carefully working your way up toward the scalp. • Brushing your hair before it gets wet will keep the hair from tangling while washing

    • To ensure bonds stay separated the duration of wear, gently brush of the scalp and between rows. gently pull extensions apart with your fingers to keep natural shed from tangling together

    WASHING:

    • Brush extensions thoroughly before washing to remove any tangles

    • Now that you have more hair, you can divide the hair into two sections and shampoo or create multiple ponytails and go section-by-section.

    SHAMPOO:

    •Use a sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoo.

    • Beginning at the top of the head, massage shampoo into the hair, carefully making your way towards the nape. Do not use a circular motion or flip your head upside down to avoid tangles. o Part hair and rinse thoroughly. If you used the ponytail method to wash your hair, rinse one section at a time. Follow up with a final rinse.

    CONDITION:

    •Use a hydrating conditioner.

    • To protect your extensions, we recommend using leave-in conditioners, heat protectants, as well as treatment oils from mid-shaft to ends.

    • Rinse completely.

    DRYING:

    • Towel or air dry your hair as much as possible before using a blow dryer.

    • The use of leave-in conditioners, heat protectants, as well as treatment oils from mid-shaft to ends is recommended to protect your extensions.

    • Using a blow dryer, rough-dry the hair.

    • Starting at the ends and working your way up toward the scalp, round brush the hair.

    STYLING TOOLS:

    • BELLAMI Hair Extensions are safe to use with thermal tools like curling wands, flat irons and blow dryers

    • Temperature setting depends on your natural hair. You may use between 270°F - 450°F on your extensions as long as you apply proper heat protectants before styling.

    • Keep all hot tools away from the point of attachment to ensure extensions do not melt or fuse...

    PRODUCTS:

    • Use professional-grade products recommended by your Stylist to maintain the health of your natural hair and extensions.

    • Avoid alcohol-based products close to the point of attachment as it may compromise the bonding agent and cause sliding.

    SWIMMING:

    • Before swimming, wet your hair with fresh tap water and apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner to the ends.

    • Tie in a loose ponytail or braid.

    • Once you are finished swimming, rinse the extensions with fresh water and spray with leave-in conditioner.

    SLEEPING:

    • Brush hair gently and loosely braid before sleeping.

    • Do not go to bed with wet hair as it can cause tangling close to the scalp. If this occurs, schedule an appointment with your Stylist to remove immediately.

    COLORING:

    • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COLOR YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS AT HOME. Please consult your certified BELLAMI Stylist for all color services and inquiries.

    SUNSCREENS:

    • Avoid the use of chemical-based sunscreens, as this can discolor the hair. Please use mineral-based sunscreens only.

  • BRUSHING:

    • Use a BELLAMI boar bristle brush daily to remove any knots or tangles. 

    • Gather the hair into a ponytail and securely hold close to the scalp. Begin brushing from the ends, carefully working your way up toward the scalp.

    • Brushing your hair before it gets wet will keep the hair from tangling while washing. 

    • Be sure to brush the top and underneath of the weft where the foundation is stitched to. this will help remove natural shed.

    WASHING:

    • Brush extensions thoroughly before washing to remove any tangles. 

    • Now that your hair is thicker, you may decide to divide the hair into two sections on either side of the head to wash or multiple ponytails and wash section-by-section. 

    SHAMPOO: 

    • Use a sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoo.

    • Begin at the scalp and massage shampoo into hair using a "Z" formation. Do not use a circular motion or flip head upside down as this causes tangles.

    • Part hair and rinse all the way to the scalp. If you used the ponytail method to section hair, rinse one at a time. Follow up with a final rinse. 

    CONDITION: 

    • Use a hydrating conditioner. 

    • Apply conditioner from mid-shaft down to the tips of your hair and leave on for 2-3 minutes. NOTE: Adding conditioner at or near the point of attachment may lead to sliding out.

    • Rinse completely.

    DRYING:

    • Towel or air dry your hair as much as possible before using a blow dryer. 

    • To protect your extensions, we recommend using leave-in conditioners, heat protectants, as well as treatment oils from mid-shaft to ends. 

    • Using a blow dryer, rough-dry the hair. 

    • Starting at the ends and working your way up toward the scalp, round brush the hair. 

    • Be sure to dry point of attachment thoroughly.

    STYLING TOOLS: 

    • BELLAMI Hair Extensions are safe to use with thermal tools like curling wands, flat irons and blow dryers.

    • Temperature setting depends on your natural hair. You may use between 270°F - 450°F on your extensions as long as you apply proper heat protectants before styling.

    PRODUCTS:

    • Use professional grade products recommended by your Stylist to maintain the health of your natural hair and extensions.

    SWIMMING: 

    • Before swimming, wet your hair with fresh tap water and apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner to the ends. 
    • Tie in a loose ponytail or braid. 
    • Once you are finished swimming, rinse the extensions with fresh water and spray with leave-in conditioner.

    SLEEPING: 
    • Brush hair gently and loosely braid before sleeping.
    • Do not go to bed with wet hair as it can cause tangling close to the scalp. If this occurs, schedule an appointment with your Stylist to remove immediately.

    COLORING:
    • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COLOR YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS AT HOME. Please consult your certified BELLAMI Stylist for all color services and inquiries.

    SUNSCREENS:

    • Avoid the use of chemical-based sunscreens, as this can discolor the hair. Please use mineral-based sunscreens only.