Care Instructions for Extensions
WASHING
I suggest washing your hair 1-2x a week with an extension-safe shampoo and conditioner. My favorite to use is GoldieLocks. For every couple of washes, use a hydrating mask. Washing your hair every day will shorten the life of your extensions. When needing a refresh, I recommend doing a half-wash midweek. A half-wash is when I'll pull back everything besides the top layer of my natural hair, wash, and restyle. It's a small hack to have fresh hair without washing your extensions daily.
Be sure to brush out all tangles before getting it wet. Holding the top of your wefts to prevent any looping, that will ruin your extensions. Be gentle with them.
If you are wearing more than one row, cleanse between rows gently, then condition mid-lengths to end following your shampoo or hair mask.
styling
You can style extensions just like normal hair. Before using any hot tools, be sure to use a heat protectant. Extension hairstyles do last so much longer. To protect my style, I like to sleep in a braid or twist, allowing me to only do small touch-ups throughout the week.
The best part of IBE is your can wear your hair up in a pony or high bun! They are versatile and flexible.
Brush your hair multiple times a day, to prevent tangles and matting. I usually carry a small brush with me to keep up with brushing. DO NOT brush over the top of the extensions, this will ruin them making it so that we will not be able to reinstall. Hold the wefts while brushing so you can feel what is going on.
sleeping
Sleep in a low braid, twist, or ponytail. I recommend using a silk pillowcase, this will help prevent frizz and damage to the extensions. Brush well and apply an oil/serum to your hair before bed.
NEVER sleep with wet or damp hair.
swimmimg & sunscreen
Yes, you can swim with extensions! There are just a few risks when doing so. Pools have lots of minerals floating in the water that may discolor your extensions. Salt water can be very drying to the extensions, and may result in matting if you aren't prepared.
Here are a few rules to follow:
- Before getting into any water, be sure to dampen your hair, apply a leave-in conditioner, and brush it through really well. Put your hair in a tight braid or pony. It needs to be tight or it may result in a big matted mess.
- Wash and brush your hair well after swimming. I recommend using a hydrating hair mask at this time.
- Watch out for Sunscreen!!! Mineral Sunscreen is the only option. Using a nonmineral sunscreen will turn them a pinky-orange color. This can also happen when hair is dipped in a pool that has avobenzone sunscreens floating from other people swimming, or from particles from spray sunscreens. I recommend the **Bare Republic** or **Supergoop** sunscreen. If you use **SUN BUM, only use the white can** that is mineral-based. Stay away from anything that has "Avobenzone" as an ingredient, it is what causes the pink/peach discoloration.
Studio Policies
Cancellation & Rescheduling
When you reserve an appointment with me you are agreeing to the minimum service charge. All my pricing is based on a “starting up” scale, depending on your desired result. A Pricing Conversation will be addressed before the service is performed.
I understand life happens and things come up that may require adjustments to your appointment. I do require a 48-hour notice on all cancellations, reschedules, and appointment changes. If you have made that 48-hour notice, you will be charged a 50% fee for the service/services booked. If you need to reschedule or cancel, please contact me via text at 605-759-4588. Within 48 hours, I will contact you for a follow-up. If a cancellation or rescheduling changes more than three times, I regret that you will be prohibited from future scheduling with me. Pampas Hair Studio has a 15-minute tardiness policy. If you arrive after that 15 minutes, you will be subject to the cancellation policy written below, as I may not have enough time to perform the booked service/services.
If you're needing to reschedule and it's outside of set hours, you may be subject to a $40 per hour charge for hours worked.
Emergencies and weather are excluded from this.
Same-day cancellations / no-call no show
Same-day cancellations will be charged 100% of the total booked services. (Emergencies are excluded from this)
refunds & adjustments
Pampas Hair Studio does not refund under any circumstances. Pampas Hair Studio strives to provide the best services of the highest quality. If there are adjustments needed, please contact me within 7 days of the original appointment. Any request after those 7 days is subject to be charged full price.
Deposits
All extension deposits are made upon booking appointments and are 100% nonrefundable.
Credit Card Policy
All credit cards must be on file. It is my responsibility to protect this information. NO charges will ever be charged without notice.
Frequently Asked
What are my favorite extension-safe products?
GoldieLocks 100% hands down is my favorite product line for extensions and their health. Head to shop products HERE.
How long do invisible bead extensions last?
Hand tied wefts last every 8-10 months with proper home care. Reinstalls are every 6-8 weeks.
How long does it takes to install extensions?
Installs can take anywhere from 1-3 hours, roughly 45 mins-1 hour per row! For the first appointment allow a little more time for placement and cutting.
