Frankie’s Hairdressing

Advice before your extension fitting:

On the day of your application, we ask all clients to wash their hair the day before with a good clarifying shampoo. Apply conditioner to mid-lengths & ends, ensure you blow-dry your hair straight and do not let it dry naturally.

After fitting:

You can lose up to an average of 10 bonds/beads during the duration of your extensions due to natural hair fall. This is perfectly normal and nothing to be concerned about.

Washing:

You can wash your hair more than 2 times a week but lesser is better. When washing your hair make sure you are upright standing in the shower or at a salon basin. NEVER wash your head over the sink to wash your extensions.

The first wash will break down any oils & build-up of dirt or dead skin. The second wash will thoroughly cleanse the hair. Make sure you are using the correct shampoo recommended by your stylist for the best results.

Drying:

Gently towel-dry your extensions to remove the excess water then apply a leave-in conditioner/oil. Ensure you are using the Platinum extension brush & are brushing from the ends up so you are not pulling the hair.

Blast off your hair ensuring the bonds are dry, section off hair & blow-dry each section. Never let your hair dry naturally as this causes shedding.

Styling:

When using any heated tools (e.g. a hairdryer, straightener or curling iron) make sure you are using a heat protector recommended by your stylist. Avoid hitting bonds with heat tools.

Colouring:

We do not recommend you colour the hair extensions. However, you can have your roots covered with a tint masking or T-bar or highlights.

Do not apply colour to the bonds.

Sleeping:

Pull your hair back into a low ponytail or plait at the nape of your neck. This will prevent your extensions from tangling or getting matted.

Swimming:

We strongly recommend tying your hair up and keeping it away from water. Sea or chlorine water can damage and discolour the hair.

Sun Protection/Oil:

Wear a hat to protect your hair from UV exposure, and apply a UV heat protector to mid-length & ends of extensions. Tie your hair up when applying after sun, sun cream & tanning products to avoid discolouration.

Daily routine:

Brush extensions from ends to root using the Platinum hair extension brush and separate the bonds.

Hair extension life:

Hair extensions will last 3/5 months if you follow the aftercare advice given by your stylist.

Removal:

Return to the salon to have your extensions professionally removed at the recommended time advised by your stylist. Never try to remove the extensions yourself.