K. Rachelle's Extensions Hair Care Tips
Updated: Aug 5
Let me start by saying, luxury extensions are not a protective style, and should be treated with texture love and care. Maintaining natural textured hair with extensions requires a thoughtful and consistent regimen to ensure both the health of your natural hair and the longevity of your extensions.
Whether you have Volume Weft Microlinks, I-Tips, or K-Tips, it’s essential to use the right products and follow a structured routine. This guide provides a detailed morning and night regimen, along with weekly maintenance tips and in-salon schedules, to help you keep your hair looking its best.
We recommend a range of high-quality products, including Amika Reset Cleansing Oil, Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo and Conditioner, K. Rachelle Healing Butter and Oil, and Lanza Trauma Treatment. These products are selected for their ability to cleanse, condition, nourish, and protect both your natural hair and extensions. Following this regimen will help you achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful hair, while minimizing breakage and maximizing the lifespan of your extensions. For personalized advice and professional treatments, visit us at K. Rachelle Salon.
In-Salon Luxury Extensions Maintenance Schedule:
Monthly: Visit the salon every two to four weeks for a professional shampoo, treatment, and style. This ensures your extensions are properly maintained and your natural hair is cared for. All in-salon extensions shampoo services include a customized treatment to strengthen and hydrate your natural hair.
8 Weeks Post Installation: Have your Volume Weft Microlinks and I-Tip extensions professionally tightened or adjusted to ensure they remain secure, tension-free, and natural-looking for another 8 weeks. After this cycle, we strongly suggest you remove your extensions and reinstall. This ensures minimal breakage and allows us to reposition beadwork.
K-Tips are Maintenance-Free: K-Tips require no maintenance, making them a low-maintenance option for those with busy schedules.
Wash Day Routine for Luxury Extensions
First Step: Cleansing and Conditioning:
Scalp Care: Amika Reset Cleansing Oil: Use this cleansing oil weekly to maintain a healthy scalp environment, essential for both natural hair and extensions.
How to Use: Apply directly to the scalp, massage gently to emulsify oils and dirt. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Using just enough water for it to turn into a lather, now you may thoroughly cleanse your scalp by massaging the cleanser. Rinse thoroughly.
Benefits: This cleansing oil gently removes buildup and impurities from the scalp without stripping natural oils. It helps to balance the scalp's natural moisture levels and provides a soothing, refreshing cleanse, making it ideal for maintaining a healthy scalp environment for extensions.
Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo:
How to Use: Emulsify a nickel sized amount into your hands and apply to the scalp and work it through your ends, lather, rinse, and repeat. Follow with Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner.
Benefits: Formulated with the exclusive Asta-Repair™ system, this shampoo strengthens damaged hair, repairs micro-scarred cuticles, and protects color-treated hair. Its anti-fade complex ensures vibrant hair color while promoting hair health.
Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner: Use the Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner as a deep conditioner once every 7-10 days to restore moisture and strength. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
How to Use: Apply from mid-lengths to ends, then rinse thoroughly with cold water.
Benefits: This conditioner repairs, strengthens, and softens hair. It contains Keravis, which strengthens hair from within, and Astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant that helps heal and repair damaged hair.
Moisturizing and Sealing:
K. Rachelle Healing Butter:
How to Use: Emulsify a pea sized amount into your hands and apply to the lengths of your hair and extensions, focusing on the ends. Remember, dry hair leads to breakage and minimizes length retention.
Benefits: Rich in natural butters like shea and mango, this healing butter provides deep hydration and nourishment. It helps to lock in moisture, reduce breakage, and add shine to both natural hair and extensions.
K. Rachelle Healing Oil:
How to Use: Apply a few drops to your fingertips+
Benefits: This blend of natural oils, including jojoba, grapeseed, and rose oil, seals in moisture, adds shine, and protects hair from environmental damage. Lemon oil stimulates hair follicles while promoting hair growth, and also helps to prevent split ends and breakage.
Protection:
Lanza Trauma Treatment:
How to Use: Apply a small amount to damp hair before styling. Pro tip: May be added to Strength Cure Conditioner for additional nourishing benefits.
Benefits: This leave-in conditioner provides intensive care and repair for damaged hair. It contains Keratin Healing System and Flower Shield Complex to strengthen, protect, and revive hair. It also helps to detangle and add shine.
Night Routine:
Moisturizing and Sealing:
K. Rachelle Healing Butter:
How to Use: Apply a small amount to your hair and extensions as a prep before wrapping, rolling, twisting, or placing hair in a bun.
Benefits: Reapplying at night 1-2 times a week ensures your hair remains hydrated and nourished. The rich blend of butters continues to protect and repair your hair while you sleep.
K. Rachelle Healing Oil:
How to Use: Apply a few drops to your fingertips and massage into scalp.
Benefits: Helps to seal in moisture overnight, reducing the risk of dryness, itchy flaky scalp. and split ends. The lightweight formula won't weigh down your hair.
Protecting:
Curly Hair Protective Styling: Braid or twist your hair in sections to prevent tangling and matting.
Use Silk or Satin: Wear a silk or satin bonnet or scarf to protect your hair from friction and retain moisture while you sleep.
Heatless Curls: Use heatless rollers, flexi-rods, or the sock method for heat free voluminous curls. Be intentional and prep your hair at least 10 hours prior to taking down.
By following this regimen, you'll maintain the health and beauty of your natural textured hair and extensions. For more personalized advice and treatments, visit www.krachellesalon.com http://www.krachellesalon.com or consult with your stylist at K. Rachelle Salon.
Glamorously yours,
K. Rachelle
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