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care for Extensions
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brush
hydrate
protect
wash DAY
- Before you hop in the shower, be sure to prep your hair by thoroughly brushing it to remove any tangles. This helps prevent extra tangling during the washing process and ensures that all of your hair gets evenly cleansed.
- Once you are ready to wash, dampen all of your freshly brushed hair with lukewarm water and a sulfate-free, parabenfree and protein free salon-quality shampoo. Make sure to wash and rinse under each row thoroughly so no residue is left behind. Avoid rubbing the ends of the hair together while washing — this can cause extra tangling!
- Next, add conditioner throughout and leave in as directed or for 5-7 minutes. Use a hydrating mask once a week to prolong the life of your extensions.
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view shampoo tutorial
view half wash tutorial
good TO KNOW:
You may find that washing your hair with extensions takes longer and requires more effort to clean effectively. Give yourself enough time to thoroughly complete this process. We don't suggest washing/drying your hair when you are in a big hurry as the process tends to takes a while if done correctly!
If you're in a hurry try doing a half wash. View the half wash tutorial below.
wash DAY
time to DRY
- Use GL Signature Serum prior to blow drying to help detangle, add shine and heat protection, and nourish ends.
- It is so important to ALWAYS hold your hair in place with one hand at the installation point and brush carefully with the other hand! You want to take extra care to not harm the integrity of your natural hair or disturb the point of installation on your head!
- Always dry the tops of your wefts to prolong their life span.
- Blow dry your hair one section at a time using a brush and low heat. Do not rough dry or “tornado dry!” having your beautiful extensions blow all over like that will cause major tangles!
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extension STYLING
- It is imperative to brush your extensions multiple times a day. We recommend using a wet brush- if you don't have one we keep them stocked at the salon.
- While brushing, ALWAYS hold your hair in place with one hand at the installation point and brush carefully with the other hand!
- Use a spray leave in conditioner on your extensions to help with dryness and tangles.
- Hair serums should be used daily as it helps detangle, add shine, heat protection, as well as nourish.
- Heat tools can be used but be mindful of keeping heat low. 325°F is best. Heat defense spray is critical.
- Before bed braid your extensions.(view the braid tutorial below)
- Sleeping on a silk pillow case helps with tangling always with dry extensions never wet hair.
BRUSH, hydrate, PROTECT
good TO KNOW:
Goldie Locks is the only product line I recommend to protect your extension investment. Other product lines (even other professional products) may cause tangling, dryness, and shorten the overall lifespan of your hair. All the products mentioned above can be found on the Goldie Locks website. We keep a few of these items in stock at the salon for you to grab at your next visit. Click the link below to purchase any of these products online with a discount code automatically applied at check out.
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view sleep tutorial
view ponytail tutorial
view bubble braid tutorial
view curl tutorial
view brushing tutorial
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PRODUCTS
SUMMER extension care
- Prep your hair by using mixture of water/conditioner before enjoying any water activities and rinsing immediately afterwards.
- Tight braids or buns is the best way to avoid tangling/matting when submerging your hair is water.
- For an extra measure of protection, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo after water activities to remove all impurities that may cause damage to the hair.
good TO KNOW:
Sunscreen with the ingredient Avobenzone will turn extensions pink/orange (this includes skincare and makeup with spf). We suggest using a mineral sunscreen to prevent discoloration. It’s also a great idea to secure your hair in a bun or ponytail to keep it from rubbing the sunscreen on your back and shoulders! It's unlikely we can successfully remove the discoloration from your extensions caused from sunscreen. New hair will have to be installed if this happens. We urge you to use caution when using sunscreen around your extensions!
view swimming with extensions tutorial
view bubble braid tutorial
cautions
- Avoid using repairative or volumizing products on your extensions such as olaplex
- Sunscreen with the ingredient Avobenzone will turn extensions pink/orange (this includes skincare and makeup with spf)
- Goldie Locks is the only product line I recommend to protect your extension investment. Other product lines (even other professional products) may cause tangling, dryness, and shorten the overall lifespan of your hair.
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extension CAUTIONS
- Avoid using repairative or volumizing products on your extensions such as olaplex
- Sunscreen with the ingredient Avobenzone will turn extensions pink/orange (this includes skincare and makeup with spf)
- Goldie Locks is the only product line I recommend to protect your extension investment. Other product lines (even other professional products) may cause tangling, dryness, and shorten the overall lifespan of your hair.
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