Wash Day
Pre-wash
Brush hair (Use an Ibiza Hair Tools CX8 brush to ensure hair is detangled without pulling. Use metal bristle brushes only, no natural bristles) to remove any tangles and apply 1 pump of oil (Unite Blonda argon oil is recommended) to the ends to prevent matting and add hydration before shampooing. Hair won't be able to soak up pollutants in the water if it’s already full of moisture. Be sure to hold the base of your extensions while brushing to prevent damage.
Shampoo
Use salon-quality clarifying or volumizing shampoo for k-tip and hybrid installs ( Volumizing shampoo by Sachajuan or SOLU shampoo by Davines is recommended!) and use a sulfate free shampoo for weft only installs ( R+CO Bleu Essential line is recommended!).
Avoid scrubbing your scalp in circular motions around attachments to prevent tangling. Shampoo hair every 3-4 days to maintain a clean, oil-free scalp. Treat your scalp like your face for healthy hair growth - avoid a dirty, oil-clogged scalp. A double shampoo to fully clean the hair is recommended. Rinse well. Do not leave any product behind.
Tip for weft installs:
We suggest clipping everything up except your natural hair underneath your bottom row, and start your shampooing that.
Next, drop down your bottom row and shampoo that.
Next, drop out your natural hair in between the two rows, and shampoo that.
Next, drop out your top row and shampoo that.
Finally, drop out your natural hair that is on top to complete the shampoo. process.
Use this process for pre-wash and daily brushing as well
Conditioner
Use a lightweight, hydrating conditioner. ( R+CO Bleu Essential line or Sachajuan normal hair line is recommended!).
Ensure conditioner is never applied to the roots or connections of extensions, as this will cause slippage. Rinse well. do not leave any product behind.
Leave-ins & Serums
If needed, use a leave-in conditioner (unite 7 seconds detangler is recommended) on the mids and ends of your hair before brushing. Seal and protect hair with a hair serum (F-Layer Deep Conditioning Serum by R+CO Bleu or Sachajuan Shine Serum) and an oil (Sachajuan Repair Oil) after washing and before blow drying. You can then use styling products as desired.
Brushing
Using a metal hair brush, start from the ends of your hair and work your way up.
Once you reach the top of the weft or attachment, stop brushing.
Blowdry
Always dry your hair after washing. Do not leave hair wet. If you're going to air dry, ensure you blow dry the attachments and top of wefts thoroughly first.
Use a metal round brush ONLY, natural bristle brushes will cause too much tension.
Dry your hair roughly 80%. Avoid pulling extensions with a brush or comb. Use hands only.
Section and dry each row separately for quicker drying.
Use a round brush with light tension to smooth hair and extensions for the remaining 20% of drying.
Excessive heat too close to the attachments will ruin your hair extensions. Blowdryers should be held at least 10 inches away from the root at medium heat.
Styling
Be sure to always use a heat protectant (R+CO Bleu has great options for aerosol heat protection for dry hair). Try to keep your hot tool temperatures low (320* or below). Try to limit heat styling to 2-3x a week. Avoid heat at the root or attachment of your K-Tip extensions. Excessive heat too close to the attachments will ruin your hair extensions.
Tip for weft installs:
To style your hair, section out your rows and style each row separately
Handle your hair with care. If your bun or ponytail feels tight or causes discomfort, it's too tight. Opt for lower ponytails and styles that allow the attachments to fall naturally.
Daily Activities
When on vacation, in a pool, ocean, or working out, loosely braid extensions. Afterward, untie and thoroughly wash and dry hair. When swimming, coat your hair in filtered water or a leave in conditioner and wear in a braid or loose bun. Be aware, salt water and chlorine can strip hair of color. Avoid sunscreen touching your extensions. Avoid leaving hair wet in a braid or bun as it may cause tangling and loosen attachments. Always braid hair to prevent matting in windy scenarios like boating or riding in a convertible. Be sure to oil your hair with reparative oil once a day and brush several times a day to prevent tangling.
Do:
Brush hair with a metal bristle brush to detangle without pulling.
Apply oil to the ends before shampooing to prevent matting and add hydration.
Use clarifying or volumizing shampoo for k-tip and hybrid installs, and sulfate-free shampoo for weft only installs.
Shampoo every 3-4 days and treat the scalp like the face for healthy hair growth.
Use a lightweight, hydrating conditioner, avoiding the roots or connections of extensions.
Use a leave-in conditioner and/or serum for mids and ends of hair.
Brush hair from ends to roots and blow dry with a metal round brush.
Use a heat protectant and low heat when styling.
Be gentle with hair and avoid tight styles.
Braid extensions during activities like working out or windy scenarios.
Oil the mid to ends of hair daily with a clear, reparative oil.
Sleep with dry hair in a loose braid or ponytail on a silk or satin pillowcase.
Brush hair several times a day to prevent tangling.
Don’t:
Brush over the seam of extension wefts or attachments of k-tip bonds.
Let sunscreen, bronzing lotions, or gold hair oil touch extensions.
Use purple shampoo or protein-based hair products.
Go to bed with wet hair or underwater in pools with chlorine.
Use shampoos with sulfates.
Use excessive heat close to attachments or roots of extensions.
Things you’ll need:
Ibiza Hair Tools CX8 brush (or a metal bristle brush)
Sachajuan repair oil
Salon-quality clarifying or volumizing shampoo (Sachajuan Volumizing shampoo or SOLU shampoo by Davines)
Sulfate-free shampoo (R+CO Bleu line)
Lightweight, hydrating conditioner (R+CO Bleu Essential line or Sachajuan normal hair line)
Unite 7 seconds detangler (leave-in conditioner)
F-Layer Deep Conditioning Serum by R+CO Bleu or Sachajuan Shine Serum
Metal round brush
Heat protectant (R+CO Bleu or heat protection of your choice)
Silk hair tie
Silk or satin pillowcase