HAIR TIPS

Tips About Balayage

Depending on how intense the balayage look is, you should schedule salon visits no more than 8-12 weeks apart.
If you want to keep your greys covered, it is recommended you come back to the salon every 4-6 weeks for regrowth touch-up.
Loving your balayage after 6 weeks but need a little tweak? Stop at the salon for a color or clear gloss.
You’ll want to wash your hair at least once a week with a purple shampoo and conditioner, especially if you like it on the ash blonde side.

Typically lasts three to five months. This all depends on how often you shampoo and the natural texture of your hair.
You must use sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner!
This treatment can be done as often as every 4 to 6 months.

Do NOT wash hair for at least 24-48 hours to allow your newly applied extensions to adhere completely.

BRUSHING:

Use a BELLAMI boar bristle brush daily to remove any knots or tangles.
Gather the hair into a ponytail and securely hold close to the scalp. Begin brushing from the ends, carefully working your way up toward the scalp.
Brushing your hair before it gets wet will keep it from tangling while washing.

WASHING:

Brush extensions thoroughly before washing to remove any tangles.
Now that you have more hair, you can divide the hair into two sections and shampoo or create multiple ponytails and go section-by-section.

SHAMPOO:

Use a sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoo.
Beginning at the top of the head, massage shampoo into the hair, carefully making your way towards the nape. Do not use a circular motion or flip your head upside down to avoid tangles.
Part hair and rinse thoroughly. If you used the ponytail method to wash your hair, rinse one section at a time. Follow up with a final rinse.

CONDITION:

Use a hydrating conditioner.
Apply conditioner from mid-shaft down to the tips of your hair and leave on for 2-3 minutes. NOTE: Adding conditioner at or near the point of attachment may lead to tapes 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 conditioners, 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.
Starting at the ends and 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, etc.
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 away from the point of attachment to ensure extensions do not melt or bond 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 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 use of chemical based sunscreens as this can discolor the hair. Please use mineral based sunscreens only.