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HAIR CARE INSTRUCTIONS

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​PRE-INSTALLATION

  • Hair extensions require styling to get them to blend with your natural hair. This may consist of round brushing, flat ironing and or curling the hair along with your natural hair to create a seamless blend.

  • Hair extensions should always be installed by a licensed and extension certified hair stylists. All installations are done at your own risk. SOCA makes no promises to your results.

  • To prepare your hair to have extensions installed you should freshly wash your hair with a good clarifying shampoo. Condition only the mids to ends of your hair and do not apply any additional products.

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AFTER CAR TIPS & TRICKS

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BRUSH DAILY AND GENTLY

Brushing your hair extensions is as important as brushing your teeth each morning. Use a Carla Lawson soft bristle brush to detangle the hair without damaging it. Start at the bottom, as you would with your natural hair, detangling that area first before you move up to work on the top sections. For long lasting hair extensions, be gentle, as pulling can cause breakage.

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Harsh pulling, wringing or knotting your hair tightly is a no-go if you want long lasting hair extension. You can also damage your real hair, causing breakage and ruining your chances of having beautiful longish hair after the extensions are removed. Treat them well & keep up regular maintenance re-lifts to ensure your extensions are long lasting. Light shedding is normal with all hair extensions.

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WASH CAREFULLY

Firstly, make sure you detangle your hair before shampooing. Tilt your hair back in the shower instead of flipping your hair up and washing it over the sink or tub. Use a good salon professional shampoo that is sulphate free. Take it slow! Wet your extensions bit by bit to prevent tangling using a downward motion when shampooing and rinse them thoroughly.

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Discolored hair is usually from mineral deposits. A light green tone would likely be caused by chlorine. Peach hair is usually caused by one of the following: iron deposits, spray tans, makeup, and spray sunscreens. If you think you have a mineral deposit we would recommend doing a Malibu treatment to remove the minerals.

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LET THEM DRY NATURALLY

Excessive heat is detrimental to your natural hair and hair extensions. Regardless of whether you have extensions or not, you should allow time for your hair to dry naturally. Avoid sleeping with semi-wet hair which can cause tangles and odd creases.

 

BLOW DRY CAREFULLY

Use a low-heat setting to dry your extensions and surrounding hair first then style/dry the rest of your hair as usual. Never ever use hot styling equipment that exceeds 200 degrees Celsius or 392 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

STORE WITH CARE

Your clip-ins, wigs or quick weaves need to be stored with love when unused. Clean, condition, dry and detangle them first then place them in an air-tight container big enough to accommodate them perfectly – no squishing please!

 

TIE BACK

In case your luscious locks can’t be removed before sleep or intense physical activity, you can always sweep them back in a ponytail. If you’re about to hit the sack, make it a low pony to avoid tangles and creases. If you’re about the hit the gym or a running track, opt for a high pony to limit the exposure to sweat.

 

IF YOU ARE A SWIMMER

Salt water and chlorine can be hard on hair. Immerse your hair in fresh water prior to swimming.

Never wear your hair in a braid or messy bun for water activities. We have found that a low ponytail is the best way to avoid tangles in the water. After putting it in a ponytail you may also use a clip to further secure hair to your head. Rinse your hair immediately after getting out of the water.

 

VISIT YOUR STYLIST REGULARLY

Even the best quality extensions need upkeep. We recommend you check back with your stylist every 5 to 7 weeks for professional re-fitting and styling.

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