K-Tip Extensions At Home Care

DO NOT wash hair for at least 24 hours to allow your new extensions to adhere completely. 

BRUSHING

Use a wet brush daily to remove any knots or tangles.

Gather the hair into a ponytail and securely hold it close to the scalp. Begin brushing from the ends, carefully working your way up towards the scalp.

Brushing your hair before it gets wet will keep the hair from tangling while washing.

WASHING

Brush extensions thoroughly before washing to remove any tangles.

Now that your hair is thicker, you may decide to divide the hair into two sections on either side of the head to wash or multiple ponytails and wash section-by-section.

SHAMPOO

Use a sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoo.

Begin at the scalp and massage shampoo into hair using a “Z” formation. Do not use a circular motion or flip dead upside down as this causes tangles.

Part hair and rinse all the way to the scalp. If you used a ponytail method to section hair, rinse one at ta time. Follow up with a final rinse.

CONDITIONING

Use Use a sulfate-free and paraben-free conditioner.

Apply conditioner from mid-shot down to the tips of your hair and leave on for 2-3 minutes. NOTE: Adding conditioner at or near the point of attachment my lead to sliding out.

Rinse completely.

DRYING

Towel or air-dry your hair as much as possible before using a blow dryer.

The use of leave-in conditioner, heat protectants, as well as treatment oils from mid-shaft to ends is recommended to protect your extensions.

Using a blow dryer, rough-dry the hair.

Start at the ends working your way up toward the scalp, round brush the hair.

STYLING TOOLS

BELLAMI Hair Extensions are safe to use with thermal tools like curling wands, flat irons, ect. Always use a heat protector!

The temperature setting depends on your natural hair. You may use between 270F-450F on your extensions as long as proper heat protectants are applied before styling.

Keep all hot tools easy from the point of attachment to ensure extensions do not melt or fuse together.

PRODUCTS

Use professional-grade products recommended by your Stylist to maintain the health of your natural hair and extensions.

Avoid alcohol-based products close to the point of attachment as it may compromise the bonding agent and cause sliding.

SWIMMING

Before swimming, wet your hair with fresh tap water and apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner to the ends.

Tie in a loose ponytail or braid.

Once you are finished swimming, rinse the extensions with fresh water and spray with leave-in conditioner.

SLEEPING

Brush hair gently and loosely braid before sleeping.

Do not go to bed with a wet hair as it can cause tangling close to the scalp. If this occurs, schedule an appointment with your Stylist to remove immediately.

COLORING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COLOR YOUR HAIR EXTENSIONS AT HOME.

Please consult your certified BELLAMI Stylist for all color services and inquiries.

SUNSCREENS

Avoid the use of chemical-based sunscreens as this can discolor the hair. Please use mineral-based sunscreen only.