Some hair loss is normal – as with natural hair. Since a person’s average natural hair loss is between 50-150 hairs per day and a full head of hair extensions covers approx. 1/3 of the head, you can expect to see a small quantity of naturally released hairs trapped in the attachments after some time. This is quite normal and should not be interpreted as hairs being pulled out of the scalp by the hair extensions themselves.
Two weeks after your Glamour Collections Micro Ring hair extensions are installed, return to the salon for a check up appointment.
Activities that result in a constant, damp environment, such as regularly scheduled aerobics, gymnastics, steam baths or saunas may lessen the longevity of your Micro Ring human hair extensions. Precautions should be taken to avoid these conditions being repeated.
Your stylist will recommend suitable products for your new hair, or you can purchase hair care products for your human hair extensions online here. It is important that you do not use products with high silicone content as this may affect the attachments. You must used shampoos, conditions and styling products that have a Ph of 5.5. Do not use Protein based products, moisture based products are recommended. Too much Protein used on your hair extensions will cause them to go dry and brittle.
Do not use products that contain sulphur, such as dandruff shampoo.
Use alcohol free products.
Do not use serums near the ‘micro’ (metal) rings, use only on mid-lengths to ends of your hair.
Tilt your head back and cleanse from the top of the head downwards. Avoid facing your head downwards. Gently massage shampoo into the scalp and hair being sure not to pull on the attachments. Rinse thoroughly and repeat if desired. Do not rub or scrub the hair otherwise matting will occur.
When shampooing your human hair extensions mix some conditioner into your shampoo (about half and half) when applying on the mid lengths to ends only. Do not use conditioner near the attachments.
Apply conditioner to the length of your hair, avoiding the root area, apply only to the mid-lengths and ends, comb through with your fingers until hair feels tangle free. Rinse thoroughly. We recommend leaving your conditioner on for 5 minutes or longer if instructions on conditioner recommends longer.
We recommend a ritual conditioning treatment on the mid-lengths to ends of your hair overnight once every 10-14 days. Your stylist will recommend a good conditioning treatment, or you can purchase human hair extension care products at our online store.
Do not comb or brush the hair while it is wet.
Do not dry with a scrubbing motion, but instead wrap hair with a towel to remove moisture. Always dry the base area (scalp area and ‘micro ring’ area where metal attachments are) thoroughly to avoid the bonds inside the micro rings breaking down. Gently remove any knots/tangles before drying.
When using a blow dryer use low to medium heat, aim the heat/ air down the hair shaft starting at the root area moving towards the ends, gently moving the hair with your fingers until at least 50% dry then brushes may be introduced for styling. Use a cool shot near the attachments.
Loosely plait your hair at night. Make sure the hair is completely dry before you go to sleep.
Always tie hair up before you go swimming or engaging in sports.
Chlorine or sea water will affect the hair as it does your natural hair so it is important to shampoo and condition as directed after such activities. Sea water and swimming pool chemicals can cause the bond inside your micro rings to break down, to minimize these effects, prior to swimming, wet the hair completely in the shower and after swimming, immediately rinse the hair and dry the base area.
Products containing Sulphurous substances (e. g thermal baths) will affect the attachments and therefore must be avoided.
Do not use products containing alcohol. When using waxes, gels or serums avoid contact with the attachments.
Brush with a loop hair extension or soft bristle brush, 2-3 times a day, starting and the ends of your hair to remove any tangles working your way up.
Use a wide tooth comb to remove tangles from the ends.
Do not brush or comb in the area between the scalp and the ‘micro’ (metal) rings.
Do not backcomb roots
Do not use uncovered plastic bands.
You may find now that you have longer hair you notice more knotting in your hair. Your hair rubs on your clothes/back creating friction, which cause you hair to tangle.
Curling irons and hot rollers may be used, but they must be kept at an adequate distance from the ‘micro’ (metal) rings. Although the hair extensions are real human hair they are not root-based and therefore do not receive the same nutrients and oils as your natural hair. Please be aware, the more you use heat on your hair, the shorter the life-span of the hair extensions. If you do use heat on your hair, use a low setting and apply a Thermal Protector and Shine Serum on it.
Colouring of your Micro ring hair extensions should only be done by a hair specialist who is experienced in colouring human hair extensions. A test strand should always be completed before any colouring process is done, remembering that human hair extensions are chemically processed hair.
It is recommended that approximately every 6-8 weeks your hair extensions will be due for maintenance to prevent hair matting and to keep your extensions looking fresh. Maintenance can take anywhere for ½ hour to approximately 2 hours.
"I love my extensions from Hollywood Glamour! As I have curly hair that I sometimes straighten. I permed half of the hair extensions and they are perfect. I put them in after work for functions when I don’t have time to go to the salon –they are so natural and no one ever knows! You can buy online which is fantastic for a last minute desire to change your look!
Highly recommended!"
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