Daily care that matters most
Welcome to your new hair. Here's the routine that keeps extensions looking salon-fresh from week 1 to your move-up. The tools and the install do the work — you don't need a special technique, just a habit.
Brushing
Pull out the Wet Brush we sent home with you. Start at the bottom and work your way up, three times a day (morning, midday, before bed). The bristles are flexible enough to slide right over the bonds, so no tugging or special technique needed. Didn't end up with one? Just text us.
Bedtime
Brush, then a loose braid down the back. Don't go to bed with wet hair — it tangles overnight and stresses the bonds.
Other styling products
Oil, leave-in, creams: midshaft to ends only. Keep them off the bonds — oils on the bonds can slip the beads.
The short version
Brush three times a day, braid before bed, keep conditioner and oils off the bonds, never sleep on wet hair. Do those four things and you're most of the way there.
Washing your extensions (and why frequency matters)
How often
Less is more. Once or twice a week is plenty. Shampoo scalp to ends; conditioner midshaft to ends only — keep it off the bonds.
Shampoo + conditioner
Salon-professional only. Any of the Milbon line is extension-safe (we carry it in the salon and in our shop). Non-salon products void the warranty and strip color faster than you'd think.
Want the products we use in the chair? They're in our shop — free in-salon pickup at all three locations.
Heat styling without ruining them
Heat protectant first. Every time, no exceptions.
We carry two we use in the salon: MK Professional Majestic Heat Protectant Spray ($50–$75 by size) or Enjoy Heat Protectant Spray ($26, smells like strawberries). Heat damage voids the extension warranty.
Pools, oceans, hot tubs
Keep extensions out of all of them.
Chlorine and salt damage extensions and natural hair both. Can't avoid it? Braid your hair, coat it in conditioner, then rinse in the shower the moment you're out.
Why a salon blowout extends the life of your install
You've had your first wash by now. If you tried to blow it out yourself, you already know — it's awkward, time-consuming, and hard to make look like the day you walked out.
Even when you're doing everything right at home — brushing three times a day, braiding before bed, keeping conditioner and oils off the bonds, never sleeping on wet hair — the salon blowout is what resets the look and lets a stylist check your bonds before something small becomes something expensive.
How often depends on your lifestyle.
Extensions have a lifespan range. The clients who keep up with salon blowouts and follow our home routine consistently land at the top of that range. The clients who skip both replace their extensions sooner than they need to.
A salon blowout with us = full wash with our products, heat-protected blowout, bond check, finished by someone who does this every day. About 45 minutes to an hour. Same price across all our stylists.
I'm not in the chair anymore — but I trained every stylist on our team the same way I worked for 20 years. Our experienced stylists are usually booked weeks out; our newer stylists keep their calendars more open by design, and they really fuss over your hair when they have you. More time blocked, same standard.
— Crystal
When to come back
Salon blowouts
Ideal weekly, realistic once or twice a month, minimum once a month. That monthly floor is where a stylist catches a slipping tape or a loose bead while it's still a five-minute fix.
Move-ups
Timing depends on your method and how fast your hair grows — your stylist sets it at install. When you're getting close, text us or book online and we'll get you in.
Stick to the routine above and your extensions will look as good in week 8 as they do today.
Quick FAQ
How often should I wash my extensions?
Less is more. Once or twice a week is plenty. Shampoo scalp to ends; conditioner midshaft to ends only, and keep it off the bonds.
Can I use my regular shampoo and conditioner?
Salon-professional only. Any of the Milbon line is extension-safe (we carry it in the salon). Non-salon products void the warranty and strip color faster than you would think.
Can I swim with extensions?
Keep extensions out of pools, oceans, and hot tubs. Chlorine and salt damage extensions and natural hair both. If you cannot avoid it: braid your hair, coat it in conditioner, then rinse in the shower the moment you are out.
How often should I come in for a salon blowout?
It depends on your lifestyle. Ideal is once a week. Realistic for most clients is once or twice a month. The minimum is once a month, so a stylist sees your hair and catches anything that needs adjusting.
I did not get a Wet Brush at my appointment. What now?
Just text us at (702) 979-4468 and we will make it right. Every new extension client is supposed to go home with one.
Questions about your hair?
Text us any time. A real person on our team reads every message, and we'll always figure it out for you.