SHE Extension Aftercare

Thank you for choosing Fatty Arbuckles for your SHE hair extension service!

We hope the look we’ve created is everything you dreamed of and more.
 
Below, you’ll find some important care tips to maintain the condition of your extensions and natural hair. Please read and follow these instructions and guidelines very carefully.
 
Failing to follow the below will void any warranty with the manufacturer and leave us unable to assist should any issues arise with your beautiful new mane. If you have any questions or concerns please DM, email or call us in salon.

  • All shampoo, conditioners, styling and leave in products need to be free of Proteins. Check the ingredients list of all your products and DO NOT use if PROTEINS, KERATIN OR AMINO ACIDS are listed as an ingredient. 
  • There are some sunscreens that will turn lighter colour extensions pink. In body and face sunscreens avoid the ingredients Avobenzone and Octocrylene. 
  • As extensions are not attached to your scalp they are not nourished by the sebum/oils and blood supply that nourish your own hair so you will find they can dry out especially with heat styling. They need to be hydrated and we recommend 1-2 pumps of a moisturising serum/oil at least twice a day. For Blondes please ensure use of a clear coloured oil as a yellow oil can affect the colour.
  • Sulphate free Shampoo is to only be applied to root area.
  • Do not use any shampoo that contains argan oil, Moroccan Oil, protein, citrus, high alcohol content, keratin or lauryl sulphates.
  • When blow drying, never use high heat, as it will make your extensions dry and may effect the adhesive on the tapes.
  • Avoid using straightens, curling irons and any thermal tools directly on the tape strip, and use thermal protectant through the ends.
  • If using heated styling tools do not use one with a temperature above 180 degrees.
  • Brush your extensions free of knots before washing or getting them wet. Hair is elastic and most fragile when wet so ensuring it is knot free before wetting/washing as this will help to maintain the strand integrity.
  • Section your hair to ensure that your natural hair underneath each of your extension tracks is brushed and knott free. It is very easy to brush over the top and think your hair is brushed but underneath each row of weft to become a knotty mess.  
  • DO NOT go to bed with wet or damp hair.
  • Loosely plait hair before sleeping.
  • Maintenance to be carried out  every 6-10 weeks based on your stylists advice.
  • If you're swimming with extensions we recommend wetting your hair with tap water first. You must prevent the hair tangling in water so tie a low ponytail then plait the hair and tie off at the end. Once out of chlorinated or salt water rinse with tap water immediately and apply conditioner to hydrate. Add oil/serum as soon as your hair is dry.