Take care. At home.

BRUSHING: 

• Use the extension brush purchased from your Alter EGO stylist daily to remove knots or tangles.

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

• Brushing your hair before it gets wet will avoid tangling while washing. 

• To ensure bonds stay separated the duration of your wear, gently brush at the scalp and between the rows. Gently pull extensions apart with your fingers to keep natural shed from tangling together.*

WASHING:

• K-Tip and Tape-in clients should avoid washing your hair for a minimum of 24-48 hours to allow the newly applied extensions to adhere completely.

• Brush extensions thoroughly before washing to remove any tangles. 

• Now that your hair is thicker, you may decide to divide your hair into two or more sections and wash section by section. 

• TAPE-IN: Avoid using overly warm water, cooler temperatures equal less residue left behind.

  • SHAMPOO:

    • Use the sulfate-free and paraben-free shampoo purchased from your Alter EGO stylist 

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

    • Part hair and rinse all the way to the scalp. If using the sectioning method, rinse one at a time. Follow up with a full head final rinse.

  • CONDITION:

    • Use a hydrating conditioner purchased from your Alter EGO stylist

    • Apply conditioner from mid-shaft down to tips of the hair, leave on 2-3 minutes. NOTE: adding conditioner to the point of attachment may lead to tapes and beads sliding out.

    • Rinse completely 

    • To protect your extensions we recommend using leave in conditioners, heat protectants as well as treatment oils purchased from your Alter EGO stylist from mid-shaft to ends

DRYING: 

• Towel or air dry your hair as much as possible before using a blowdryer

• To protect your extensions we recommend using any leave in conditioners, heat protectants as well as treatment oils purchased from your Alter EGO stylist from mid-shaft to ends

• Using a blowdryer, rough-dry your hair. 

• Starting at the ends and working your way up toward the scalp using the brush purchased from your Alter EGO stylist.

• WEFT EXTENSIONS: be sure to dry the point of attachment thoroughly

STYLING TOOLS:

• BELLAMI hair extensions are safe to use with thermal tools like curling irons, flat irons, and blow dryers

• Temperature settings depend on your natural hair. You may use between 270-400⁰F on your extensions with proper application of heat protectant purchased from your Alter EGO stylist before styling 

• K-TIP + TAPE-IN: Keep all hot tools away from the point of attachment to ensure extensions do not melt or fuse together

PRODUCTS: 

• Use professional-grade products recommended and provided by your Alter EGO stylist to maintain the health of your natural hair and extensions.

• K-TIP + TAPE-IN: 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 purchased from your Alter EGO stylist to the ends. 

• Tie in a loose ponytail or braid 

• Once you are finished swimming, rinse the extensions with fresh water, spray with leave in conditioner, and brush your hair with extension brush

SLEEPING: 

• Brush your hair gently with extension brush and loosely braid before sleeping. Secure with a scrunchie or invisibobble.

• 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 with your Alter EGO stylist for all color services and inquiries. 

SUNSCREENS: 

• Do not use chemical based sunscreens, as this will discolor the hair. Please use mineral based sunscreens only.