Hollywood Glamour

Care and Maintenance Instructions

To maintain the integrity of any Glamour Collections hair extension service, it is essential that you observe the following instructions.

General 

Some hair loss is normal – as with natural hair.  Since a person’s average natural hair loss is beween 50-150 hairs per day and a full head of extensions covers approx. 1/3 of the head, you can expect to see a small quantity of naturally released hairs trapped in the attachments after some time.  This is quite normal and should not be interpreted as hairs being pulled out of the scalp by the extensions themselves.

Two weeks after your Glamour Collections hair extensions are installed, return to the salon for a check up appointment.

Activities that result in a constant, damp environment, such as regularly scheduled aerobics, gymnastics, steam baths or saunas may lessen the longevity of the extensions.  Precautions should be taken to avoid these conditions being repeated.

Washing the hair

Your stylist will recommend suitable products for your new hair. It is important that you do not use products with high silicone content as this may affect the attachments.  You must used shampoos, conditions and styling products that have a Ph of 5.5.  Do not use Protein based products, moisture based products are recommended.  Too much Protein used on your hair extensions will cause them to go dry and brittle.

Do not use products that contain sulfur, such as dandruff shampoo.

Use alcohol free products. 

Do not use serums near the ‘micro’ (metal) rings, use only on mid-lengths to ends of your hair.

Tilt your head back and cleanse from the top of the head downwards.  Avoid facing your head downwards. Gently massage shampoo into the scalp and hair being sure not to pull on the attachments. Rinse thoroughly and repeat if desired.  Do not rub or scrub the hair otherwise matting will occur.

Apply conditioner to the length of your hair, avoiding the root area, apply only to the mid-lengths and ends, comb through with your fingers until hair feels tangle free. Rinse thoroughly.  We recommend leaving your conditioner on for 5 minutes, or longer if instructions on conditioner recommends longer.

We recommend a ritual conditioning treatment on the mid-lengths to ends of your hair overnight once every 10-14 days.  Your stylist will recommend a good conditioning treatment.

Do not comb or brush the hair while it is wet.

 

Drying your hair

Do not dry with a scrubbing motion, but instead wrap hair with a towel to remove moisture.  Always dry the base area (scalp area and ‘micro ring’ area where metal attachments are) thoroughly to avoid the bonds inside the micro rings breaking down.

When using a blow dryer use low to medium heat, aim the heat/ air down the hair shaft starting at the root area moving towards the ends, gently moving the hair with your fingers until at least 50% dry then brushes may be introduced for styling.

Sleeping

Loosely plait your hair at night. Make sure the hair is completely dry before you go to sleep.                     

Sporting

Always tie hair up before you go swimming or engaging in sports.

Chlorine or sea water will affect the hair as it does your natural hair so it is important to shampoo and condition as directed after such activities.  Sea water and swimming pool chemicals can cause the bond inside your micro rings to break down, to minimize these effects, prior to swimming, wet the hair completely in the shower, and after swimming, immediately rinse the hair and dry the base area.

Products containing Sulphurous substances (e. g thermal baths) will affect the attachments and therefore must be avoided.

Finishing products

Colouring, should only be done by Glamour Collections Hair specialist.
Do not use products containing alcohol. When using waxes, gels or serums avoid contact with the attachments.

Brushing

Brush with a loop hair extension brush 2-3 times a day, starting and the ends of your hair to remove any tangles working your way up.

Use a wide tooth comb to remove tangles from the ends.

Do not brush or comb in the area between the scalp and the ‘micro’ (metal) rings.

Do not backcomb roots

Do not use uncovered plastic bands.

Curling Irons/Hot Rollers

Curling irons and hot rollers may be used, but they must be kept at an adequate distance from the ‘micro’ (metal) rings.  Although the extensions are real human hair they are not root-based and therefore do not receive the same nutrients and oils as your natural hair.  Please be aware, the more you use heat on your hair, the shorter the life-span of the hair extensions.  If you do use heat on your hair, use a low setting and apply a Thermal Protector and Shine Serum on it.

Maintenance

It is recommended that approximately every 6-8 weeks your hair extensions will be due for maintenance to prevent hair matting and to keep your extensions looking fresh.  Maintenance can take anywhere for ½ hour to approximately 2 hours.