Hair extension aftercare

Wash gently

• Wash with your head upright and gently work shampoo through your hair without rough rubbing or piling up the lengths.
• Use products suitable for extensions. Apply conditioner and any hair oil to the mid-lengths and ends, keeping them away from the bonds. Rinse thoroughly.

Dry your hair thoroughly

• Gently blot excess water with a towel instead of rubbing your hair.
• Dry your hair and the bond area thoroughly using gentle heat. Avoid pulling on wet hair, and go to bed with dry hair.

Detangle without pulling

• Use a brush suitable for extensions. Start at the ends and gradually work upwards through small sections.
• Support the hair with your hand to avoid tension on the attachments. Work carefully around the bonds, and contact us if tangles develop close to them.

Protect the lengths while sleeping

• Tie dry hair into a loose braid or a soft, loose ponytail to help prevent tangling during sleep.
• Avoid tight styles that pull on the bonds. A gentle updo can also protect the lengths during activity.

Keep direct heat away from bonds

• Use heat tools carefully on the lengths, keeping straighteners and curling irons away from the keratin bonds.
• Avoid heavy styling products directly on the attachments. Ask us if you are unsure about a product or styling routine.

Swimming, exercise and saunas

• Speak with us about swimming, salt water, chlorine and sauna use for advice suited to your hair and extensions.
• Protect the lengths with a loose style during activity, and thoroughly dry your hair and the bond area if they become damp.

Plan your maintenance

Keratin bonds typically last 3–4 months with proper care. Your maintenance appointment depends on your hair and its growth and is agreed with us.

With appropriate care, the extension hair can be reused for up to 1.5 years. Its condition is assessed at each correction appointment; this period is not a guarantee for every client.

Contact Elska if tangles develop close to the attachments or a bond feels loose. Have extensions removed or reapplied professionally rather than attempting it yourself.