extension hair care


Hair Extensions are an investment and we want you to protect and lengthen the longevity of your hair and for best results, we recommend the following when caring for your extensions:

  • Have a licensed professional install, remove and reapply your extensions.

  • Use only sulfate-free and paraben-free products.

  • Use salon grade products.

  • Braid extensions before sleeping and avoid going to bed with wet hair.

  • Sleep on silk or stain pillow case.

  • Use spray leave-in-oil or serum daily on extensions to keep from tangling or drying out.

  • Brush regularly throughout the day. Hold the base of the extension where adhered to your natural hair to prevent any pulling. Always brushing in a downward motion. Brush before shampooing to keep hair from matting. Do not brush hair harshly.

  • Hard water can strip natural and extension hair of color and nutrients. If possible use soft water. Purchasing a water filter for your shower head is a great idea and we highly recommend this one from Amazon.

  • Do not chemically process your hair at home. Rely on your salon professional for any services while wearing extensions

  • Avoid products containing alcohol, oil or ethanol.

  • Avoid sunscreen touching your hair. This could cause discoloration.

  • Avoid the overuse of Purple Shampoo. This could cause discoloration and dryness.



WASHING

Before washing, thoroughly brush hair to remove any tangles. We want to avoid matting , so never rub the ends of the hair together while washing. Gently wash your extensions (squish like your applying dish soap to a sponge) with sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoo. Do not be afraid to give your scalp a good scrub, it is important to give your scalp some TLC. Repeat as needed, then add conditioner and leave in for 1-5 minutes. Be sure to completely rinse away shampoo and conditioner as to avoid product build up on your hair and scalp.


DRYING

Remember to always be gentle with your extensions. Don’t go whipping your wet hair back and forth like you're living your best Rock Band life, instead blot and squeeze the excess water in a towel and use a detangling brush or comb to comb through your extensions and apply your styling products. Air drying is fine, however we find that most of our recommended products work best with a blow dry style as most styling products are heat activated.


STYLING

Trust Hair can be styled using a blow dryer, flat iron, or curling iron. Always apply your stylist’s or Trust Hair Co recommended styling products to protect your hair extensions before any heat styling is performed. We recommend a style heat no higher than 350°F.


PRODUCTS

Let’s face it, not all products are extension compatible. Like we mentioned before use only sulfate-free and paraben-free products. Investing in salon quality products is going to prolong the life of your extensions. We do recommend you get these products directly from your stylist or our shopping our must have products here. Avoid products containing alcohol, oil, ethanol or sunscreen. These ingredients can leave your hair dry, frizzy and can cause discoloration. We don’t want none of that.


SLEEPING

A braid is going to be your bestie when it comes to sleeping with extensions. Make sure to brush your hair throughly, apply a serum from mids to ends and braid. This is going to help avoid matting while sleeping. Never go to sleep with wet hair. Bonus Tip: A silk or satin pillow case is good for your hair + skin. This causes less friction. Less friction = less frizz.


SWIMMING

Who doesn’t love a good dip in a pool, lake or ocean? Extensions not so much, but this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy living your best life. Prep your hair by wetting it with clean water before taking a dip. Apply a leave-in conditioner and comb through. Immediately rinse hair with clean water. Bonus Tip: Wash your hair with a gentle clarifying shampoo after water activities to remove all impurities that may cause damage to the hair and apply hair mask to moisturize.


WORKING OUT

If you are wearing a lot of hair, we recommend pigtail braids when working out. This helps distribute and balance the weight of the extensions + it is super cute. A ponytail works too.

TRUST HAIR CO. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DISCOLORATION OR INTEGRITY OF OUR HAIR AND WILL NOT BE REPLACED DUE TO WATER AND OR SWIM, SUNSCREEN USE + COLORING (INCLUDING PURPLE SHAMPOO). TRUST HAIR CO. EXTENSIONS ARE HUMAN HAIR THAT HAVE BEEN COLORED + PROCESSED TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED COLORED RESULT. LIKE REGULAR COLOR TREATED HAIR, EXTENSIONS WILL FADE OVER TIME. WE DO NOT REFUND OR REPLACE OUR EXTENSION HAIR BECAUSE OF COLOR FADING.