Washing + Conditioning

KEEP IT GENTLE. KEEP IT HYDRATED.

Extensions don't receive the natural oils from your scalp like your own hair does, so proper cleansing and moisture are essential.

CHOOSE:
✓ Gentle, sulfate-free shampoo
✓ Moisturizing, extension-safe conditioner
✓ Hydrating mask or deep conditioner
✓ Lukewarm water

AVOID:
✕ Harsh or stripping shampoos
✕ Excessive clarifying
✕ Very hot water
✕ Applying conditioner directly to attachment points

Apply conditioner and masks primarily from mid-lengths to ends, keeping heavy products away from your weft or attachment area.

PRO TIP: A clarifying treatment can help remove mineral, chlorine and product buildup, but it should be an occasional reset—not your everyday shampoo.

Brushing

Always use the extension brush included in your kit - it’s designed to protect the weft and prevent tangling.

Do not brush directly on the scalp. Start below the weft and hold the base to avoid pulling. Brush daily to prevent knots and matting.

Dry Shampoo

Use dry shampoo before your hair gets oily - this helps block oils from transferring from your scalp to your strands.

Pro tip: spray at the root right after blow-drying for texture and longer-lasting freshness.

YOUR WATER MATTERS

Your shower water can change your extensions.

The water coming out of your shower varies by location, and what's in that water can affect the color, texture and longevity of extensions.

HARD WATER
Contains higher levels of dissolved minerals. Buildup can leave extensions feeling dry, dull, rough or coated and may affect their color over time.

HIGH IRON / WELL WATER
Iron and other minerals can deposit onto the hair. This is especially noticeable on blondes and lighter shades and can contribute to orange, pink, rusty or brassy discoloration.

SOFT WATER
Has fewer hardness minerals, but hair can sometimes feel overly slick or harder to rinse clean depending on the water and products being used.

CHLORINATED WATER
Repeated exposure can contribute to dryness, tangling, fading and discoloration.

PRO TIP: If you have hard, mineral-heavy or well water, consider a quality shower filtration system and talk with your stylist about periodic mineral-removing treatments.

COLOR FADING + DISCOLORATION

Extensions can fade—and that's normal.

Human-hair extensions are exposed to washing, heat, UV rays, minerals, products and the environment just like colored natural hair.

Over time, these factors can alter the original tone.

Color may change faster with:
☀️ UV + prolonged sun exposure
🚿 Hard or mineral-heavy water
🏊 Chlorine + swimming pools
🌊 Salt water
🔥 Excessive heat
🧴 Certain sunscreens + cosmetics
🫧 Harsh or stripping hair products

Blondes and lighter shades require extra care because tonal changes and mineral deposits can be much more noticeable.

Proper aftercare helps preserve the original shade and quality for as long as possible.

SUNSCREEN + EXTENSIONS

I'd make this one stand out, especially for your Louisiana customers who are around pools, boats and beaches.

SUNSCREEN CAN DISCOLOR EXTENSIONS.

Certain chemical sunscreen ingredients—particularly Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane)—are associated with discoloration of hair extensions. The effect can be especially noticeable on blonde and light-colored extensions.

WHEN WEARING EXTENSIONS:
✓ Choose an avobenzone-free sunscreen
✓ Mineral sunscreens using zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide are an option to consider
✓ Apply sunscreen carefully to avoid spraying or rubbing it into the hair
✓ Keep hair off sunscreen-covered shoulders and back when possible
✓ Wash sunscreen residue from your hands before handling your extensions

NEVER spray sunscreen directly onto your extensions.

And I wouldn't tell customers sunscreen itself is bad—they absolutely still need sun protection. We're just teaching them to keep it off the extensions and check the ingredients.

POOL + SWIMMING CARE

POOL DAY? PROTECT YOUR HAIR FIRST.

Chlorine, pool minerals and metals can leave extensions dry, tangled, faded or discolored. Blonde extensions are particularly vulnerable to visible color changes.

BEST PROTECTION: Keep your extensions completely out of pool water whenever possible.

If they may get wet:

BEFORE
✓ Thoroughly wet your hair with clean fresh water
✓ Apply an extension-safe leave-in product through the lengths
✓ Secure hair in a loose braid or protective style

AFTER
✓ Rinse immediately with fresh water
✓ Don't allow chlorine or pool water to dry into the hair
✓ Cleanse as appropriate to remove buildup
✓ Condition thoroughly from mid-lengths to ends
✓ Detangle gently
✓ Dry your attachment points completely

IMPORTANT: Chlorine isn't the only concern. Metals such as copper present in pool water can deposit on light/porous hair and contribute to the familiar green cast people associate with swimming pools.

WHY DID MY BLONDE TURN GREEN?

LONGEVITY + THE SELECT STANDARD

Select Extensions are designed to provide beautiful, reusable hair when properly installed and maintained—but their lifespan depends heavily on how they're cared for. Water quality, washing frequency, products, heat, swimming, sun exposure, sunscreen, styling habits and home care can all affect how long your extensions maintain their original color, softness and quality.

Protect your investment. Follow your stylist's aftercare instructions and treat your extensions like the premium hair they are.