Hair Extension Maintenance
 
To maintain your Balmain or Donna Bella extensions in premium condition just follow these simple steps and your hair will remain radiant, healthy and beautiful.

Brushing: When brushing your hair it is always better to use a large soft bristle brush as this will ensure the brush does not snag or catch your extensions or natural hair, as other types of brushes might. Using the recommended brush will leave the hair shiny and in optimum condition. We recommend that you begin brushing at the ends of the hair, then move up to mid length and finally brush the root area. At night time, gently tie your hair back in a loose braid or twist; this will help prevent tangles or knots.

Cleansing: First brush your hair thoroughly, and then soak with warm water. We would suggest that you do not turn the head upside down but always wash from the crown down. Next apply shampoo, we recommend using Balmain cleansing shampoo. Distribute your normal amount of shampoo at the root area; gently massaging in small circles over the scalp area, this will cleanse both the natural hair and your extensions. There is no requirement to scrub the mid-length or ends as these will be cleansed sufficiently during the rinsing process. Rinse thoroughly and repeat if necessary.

Conditioning: All hair needs conditioning whether natural or extensions. To condition, we recommend you apply Balmain conditioner every time you wash your hair. Apply conditioner to the mid-lengths and ends only, do not apply to scalp or bonds. Gently massage, distributing the conditioner thoroughly. You can brush the ends using your soft bristle brush. This will help ensure every hair is coated thoroughly with conditioner. You should leave the conditioning treatment on for a minimum of three minutes and a maximum of ten minutes. Once conditioned, rinse thoroughly with warm water, you should consider completing your after care routine with Balmain Shine Spray as a finishing spritz, or the Balmain Hair mask, as a once a week treatment. Also available is Balmain’s special oil treatment for the ends of the hair.

Towel Drying: After rinsing, squeeze excess water from the hair and wrap a towel around the head. Gently pat towel to remove moisture from the hair. Avoid rubbing at scalp and hair. Next, gently brush hair with a soft bristle brush, beginning at ends, moving to mid-length and then roots.

Drying and Styling: You can leave the hair to dry naturally or blow-dry. If using a hairdryer we suggest that you use low heat and a soft bristle brush to style. Once dry you may style using hot rollers, curling tongs, hair straighteners, etc. (This applies to human hair extensions only. Do not use these styling methods on synthetic hair.) Do not sleep with wet or damp hair. If naturally drying your hair, ensure that the hair is fully dry before going to bed.

 

Hot Hints:

We recommend using the Balmain Cleanser & Hair Repair. Do not use shampoos or conditioners that contain oils or fruit acids, such as Wheat germ or Citrus. Using shampoos that contain these ingredients could result in damage to your extension bonds

• When rinsing hair, rinse for a few seconds extra as the extra volume created by your extensions may mean it takes a little longer to rinse.
   

• We advise never to sleep with wet or damp hair as it could affect the bonds or may cause the hair to tangle whilst asleep.
   

• If you have an oily scalp wash hair regularly, as build up of natural oils could lead to your wax bonds slipping or falling out.
   

• You can use styling products but not serums; again these could damage wax bonds.
   

• Treat your extensions with the same respect as your natural hair. Good aftercare and a regular maintenance program with your extensions stylist will keep your hair looking great longer.
   

• We recommend that when swimming in the ocean or the pool, you wear a protective bathing cap as the chemicals in the pool or salt levels in the ocean may affect your extensions.
   

• When wearing extensions you must visit your hairdresser every six to eight weeks for maintenance.