FINESSE AFTER-CARE RECOMMENDATIONS

Thoughtful aftercare is an important step in maintaining your results between visits. Choose your service below for care guidance & product recommendations selected by our team.

LASHES + BROWS PERMS + STRAIGHTENING FACIALS + SKINCARE HAIR EXTENSIONS

lashes + brows

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LASH EXTENSIONS

  • After service, keep lashes dry for 36 hours
  • NO waterproof mascara
  • Avoid pulling or rubbing the eye area
  • Wash lashes once per day, or as needed
  • After a lash bath, lightly pat and let dry
  • Only use water-based makeup and makeup removers
  • Avoid using oil-based products around the eye area
  • To extend the life of your lashes, schedule a touch up every 2-3 weeks
  • Always see a Lash Artist for the removal of lash extensions

LASH LIFT + BROW LAMINATION

  • After service, keep the area dry for 48 hours
  • Avoid makeup and products for 48 hours
  • Only use water-based products
  • No oil cleansers or waterproof mascara
  • To extend the life of your lashes, use Lash Grande MD
  • To maintain your lash lift and brow lamination, reserve your next visit in 4-6 weeks

perms + straightening services

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PERMS

Care:

  • Wait 48 hours before shampooing your hair. After the waiting times are up you may shampoo regularly for your hair type (remember to think of your hair as curly and chemically treated).
  • Do not stand under a shower head for 48 hours. This will weigh down the crown area of your hair and pull the curl out or relax the curl.
  • Avoid getting into a swimming pool or hot tub for 7 days. Chemicals in pools, hot tubs will change the chemical structure in your hair, even if you do not plan on getting your hair wet. The heated water evaporates and the condensation contains chemicals that will absorb into the hair shaft.
  • Do not brush or pull hair for 48 hours. Use a wide tooth comb or pick to untangle your hair.
  • Do not use a flat iron, curling iron or blow dryer for 48 hours. The heat will open up the hair cuticle and relax your curl. Use a towel scrunching method to dry your locks.
  • Avoid coloring your hair for two weeks

Maintenance:

  • Use a pick or wide tooth comb when hair is wet to untangle it
  • The more you brush or run your fingers through your hair, the bigger your hair will become. Brushing separates the curl and creates big, fluffy hair.
  • Use a texture spray or curl cream to keep the curl tight & defined. We recommend the Surface Curl line for curl care needs.
  • Always condition hair. Curly hair tends to be more dry because the serum does not flow down the hair shaft as quickly and chemically treated hair tends to become dry, so using a professional conditioner is very important. To keep your curls from becoming dry and frizzy, we recommend a leave-in condition like Redken One United.

CHEMICAL RELAXERS + AGAVE TREATMENTS

  • After service, keep the area dry for 48 hours
  • Use only an appropriate support shampoo that is salt and sulfate free
  • Use only a paraben free conditioner
  • Chemical Straightening lasts between 6-12 weeks depending on new hair growth
  • The Agave Treatment lasts up to 12 weeks while slowly diminishing from the hair and returning to your hair’s natural state

facials + skincare

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FACIALS + SKINCARE TREATMENTS

  • Wash your face with cool water. Cool or cold water helps soothe post-peel sensations.
  • Moisturize and hydrate. Since peels can temporarily compromise your skin’s protective barrier, it’s important to reinforce that barrier with a medium-to-thick moisturizer. Drink plenty of water to help avoid dehydration, which could make your skin feel tight.
  • Apply sunscreen with SPF30 or more. Your skin is more delicate after a peel, so avoid direct sun exposure which can lead to even more visible signs of aging. If you must be exposed, use a Broad Spectrum sunscreen. We recommend Jane Iredale and Bioelements to protect the skin.
  • Avoid strenuous workouts, dry saunas, and steam rooms on the day you use a peel. Increased blood circulation to the face can cause warming, tingling, itching, redness or other uncomfortable side effects to freshly peeled skin.
  • Don’t over-exfoliate. Peels are maximum-strength exfoliants, so you don’t need to use a separate exfoliating scrub, brush, or cleanser within 4 days of your peel. Over-exfoliating can lead to more redness or sensitivity, so wait until your skin feels up to it.

hair extensions

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Brushing

  • Brush your hair gently starting at the ends, working your way to root.
  • Use a boar or nylon bristle brush.
  • Avoid excessive pulling or aggressive brushing to maintain extension quality.

Washing

  • Use a sulfate & paraben-free shampoo & conditioner that adds moisture
  • Limit the use of bond-building and/or protein-enriched products, as overuse can cause breakage.
  • Rinse with cold water to seal moisture into your cuticle.
  • Avoid washing every day, supplement with dry shampoo.
  • Use a deep conditioner every 2 weeks to maintain quality.

Drying

  • Gently dry to 80% with a hair towel.
  • Apply a leave-in conditioner when damp.
  • Air dry hair is not suggested, use a hair dryer to ensure a smooth finish + never go to bed with wet hair and extensions.
  • Do not exceed the medium heat setting.

Styling

  • Apply heat protectant to shield hair from heat damage.
  • Do not exceed the medium heat setting.
  • Use a wire brush or boar bristle brush.
  • Use a hair oil consistently. Our scalp only produces enough natural oils for our natural hair, so you will need to supplement with a hair serum to allow continued moisture for your extensions.

Coloring & Toning

We cannot guarantee the quality of our extensions after any dye, toner, bleach, perm, keratin, or straightening treatment is performed. If you do wish to use such products, always try a test strip before proceeding to make sure you are satisfied with the results. The use of chemicals may damage the extensions. Always see a licensed professional for any services you wish to perform on your extensions.

Purple Shampoo

Do not put purple shampoo directly on the hair extensions. We recommend doing a purple bath/fanola dip to control color and tone. Do not wash your hair at home with any purple shampoo products, always see your stylist for toning preferences.

Sleeping

  • Sleep with hair in a low ponytail or braid to ensure hair doesn’t tangle.
  • Never go to bed with your hair wet.
  • Sleep on a silk pillowcase.

Swimming/Fitness

We do NOT recommend swimming with your extensions. The risks include hair discoloration (hair turning peach/orange), absorption of unknown elements in various bodies of water that can cause damage to hair & extensions, tangling & matting, and excessive dryness. If you do choose to swim with your hair extensions, please know that there will be no Bombshell refunds or replacements of any kind. At a minimum, we recommend coating your hair with a leave-in conditioner to act as a barrier.

Installation

Installation of hair extensions must be performed by a Licensed & Certified Hair Extension Specialist/Bombshell Certified Hair Extension Specialist. Your natural hair can be severely damaged if hair extensions are not installed properly.

Do not exceed the recommended time frame for your maintenance appointment.

If you exceed the maintenance period and do not use proper care + proper products in your daily lifestyle, we cannot guarantee the quality of the hair extensions or your natural hair.

VACATION HAIR

Sunscreen

Sunscreen WILL discolor your extensions. Do everything you can to avoid your hair coming in contact with sunscreen. Putting sunscreen on your body and shoulders with your hair out of the way is NOT enough to keep sunscreen off of your extensions, as your hair may fall against your shoulder and even a simple rubbing can absorb into the hair and cause it to turn colors. Spray sunscreen is highly discouraged when trying to avoid sunscreen products touching your extensions. Sunscreen will cause your extensions to turn an orange/peach color and there is nothing that can be done to get them back to their original color. Bombshell Extension Co. is not responsible for refunds/replacements if your extensions become discolored, so please, take great care in using sunscreen. Always choose a sunscreen without the ingredient: avobenzone.

Swimming

We do NOT recommend swimming with your extensions. The risks include hair discoloration (hair turning peach/orange), absorption of unknown elements in various bodies of water that can cause damage to hair & extensions, tangling & matting, and excessive dryness. If you do choose to swim with your hair extensions, please know that there will be no Bombshell refunds or replacements in doing so. At a minimum, we recommend coating your hair with a leave-in conditioner to act as a barrier.

UV Rays

Keep your hair pulled back S under a hat to protect your hair color S excess dryness.

PLEASE AVOID:

  • Chlorine & Salt Water: Avoid swimming as it will discolor hair.
  • Do not use sunscreen with avobenzone as an ingredient.
  • Be mindful of self-tanners, as they will discolor the extension hair.

Remember: Extensions are not your natural hair, special care and attention need to be taken when caring for your hair extensions. Please follow these guidelines to ensure your hair extensions maintain quality.