MANE Extension Care

DAILY EXTENSION CARE GUIDE

• SHOWER ROUTINE

  • Before Showering:

    • Gently brush out all tangles from ends to roots

    • Section hair if needed to ensure thorough cleaning

    • Never go to bed with wet extensions

    • Always face forward when washing, never flip head upside down

• • Washing Steps:

    • Use sulfate-free shampoo

    • Wash between rows gently - no scrubbing or circular motions

    • Double shampoo if needed (recommended)

    • Condition from mid-shaft to ends only - avoid bonds

    • Use wet brush to distribute conditioner

    • Rinse thoroughly - residue can cause matting

    • Water temperature should be lukewarm - not hot

• DRYING & STYLING

  • Essential Steps:

    • Pat dry with microfiber towel - no rubbing or twisting

    • Apply leave-in conditioner (if recommended)

    • Apply heat protectant thoroughly

    • Rough dry to 80% using fingers

    • Section & brush following "Row Method":

      • • Start with bottom section clipped up

        • Work row by row

        • Never brush directly at bonds

        • Finish with top section

    • Complete final 20% with round brush if desired

• • Styling Rules:

    • Keep heat under 320°F

    • Limit heat styling to 2-3 times per week

    • Always use heat protectant

    • Avoid oil-based products near bonds

    • Keep styling products 2 inches away from attachment points

• MAINTENANCE

  • Daily:

    • Brush 2-3 times daily using extension brush

    • Start at ends, work up to roots

    • Never brush wet without leave-in product

    • Separate bonds daily to prevent matting

• • Weekly:

    • Deep conditioning mask (mid-shaft to ends only)

    • Thorough row-by-row cleaning

    • Check for any loose bonds

    • Clarifying treatment if recommended

• NIGHTTIME CARE

• • • Before Bed:

      • Ensure hair is 100% dry

      • Brush thoroughly

      • Braid loosely or create loose low ponytail

      • Use silk scrunchie only - no metal or rubber bands

      • Sleep on silk pillowcase

      • Never sleep with wet or damp extensions

• IMPORTANT DON'TS:

  • • Don't sleep with wet extensions

    • Don't use regular rubber bands or metal hair ties

    • Don't brush aggressively or tug

    • Don't skip heat protectant

    • Don't use sulfate products

    • Don't leave-in products near bonds

    • Don't color extensions at home

    • Don't swim without protecting extensions

    • Don't use drugstore products unless approved

    • Don't go longer than recommended between maintenance appointments

• • SWIMMING/VACATION CARE:

    • Wet hair with clean water before swimming

    • Apply leave-in conditioner

    • Braid hair to prevent tangling

    • Wear swim cap when possible

    • Wash immediately after swimming

    • Use clarifying treatment after swimming

• • Signs to Contact Us:

    • Unusual shedding

    • Matting at bonds

    • Slipping or loose extensions

    • Scalp irritation

    • Extension separation

    • Excessive tangling

    • Color concerns

• Contact: 509.425.3551

• For best results, schedule maintenance every 6-8 weeks.