How to Care for Hair Extensions Like a Pro
Whether you’ve just left Blond Studio with fresh hand-tied extensions or you’ve been rocking them for months, one thing’s certain — your new hair deserves VIP treatment.
Proper care keeps your extensions looking flawless longer, protects your natural hair, and saves you time (and money!) on future maintenance.
Here’s your go-to guide for keeping your extensions soft, shiny, and full of life. 🌸
🧴 1️⃣ Wash with Care
Frequency: Every 2–3 days is ideal. Over-washing dries out both your natural hair and your extensions. Underwashing can ecause build up on your scalp and extensions.
Products: Use sulfate-free, extension-safe shampoo and a lightweight moisturizing conditioner.
Technique: Tilt your head back, apply shampoo gently at the scalp, and avoid rubbing the rows. Let the suds rinse down through the lengths.
Pro Tip: Always detangle before washing — this prevents matting and tangles while shampooing.
2️⃣ Brush Gently (But Often)
Your extensions love attention — just the gentle kind.
Use a Wet Brush or other flexible bristle brush and start detangling from the ends up to the roots.
Brush morning and before bed.
If you have hand-tied extensions, hold the top of your weft while brushing to reduce tension on your anchor points.
🌙 3️⃣ Protect Your Extensions While You Sleep
Never go to bed with wet hair — ever. Moisture can cause tangling and bead slippage overnight.
Before bed:
Dry your roots completely.
Braid or loosely twist your hair.
Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase or wear a bonnet to reduce friction and keep your hair smooth.
Bonus Tip: A silk scrunchie is your new best friend.
🌞 4️⃣ Be Smart with Heat and Styling
Yes, you can totally curl, straighten, and style your extensions — but moderation is key.
Always use a heat protectant spray (look for lightweight formulas with thermal guards).
Keep your tool temps under 350°F to avoid damaging extension hair.
Avoid direct heat on beads, bonds, or tapes.
At Blond Studio, we use styling techniques and products that protect your investment while keeping your hair bouncy and healthy.
💦 5️⃣ Condition Like a Queen
Extensions don’t get your scalp’s natural oils, so they rely on you for hydration.
Apply leave-in conditioner or light hair oil to mid-lengths and ends daily.
Focus only on the extensions, not the root area.
Avoid anything too heavy that could cause buildup.
Products we love at Blond Studio:
✨ K18 Leave-In Mask — strengthens and repairs.
✨ Kevin Murphy Young Again Oil.
📅 6️⃣ Schedule Regular Maintenance Appointments
Just like a manicure, your extensions need regular upkeep.
Hand-tied extensions: Move-ups every 6–8 weeks.
Keratin bonds: Refresh every 3 months.
During your maintenance visit, we’ll check your rows, remove buildup, re-install wefts if needed, and keep everything looking seamless.
Regular visits = healthier natural hair + longer-lasting extensions.
💖 7️⃣ Treat Your Extensions Like an Investment
Extensions aren’t just about hair — they’re about how you feel. When you care for them properly, you’re extending the life of your look and protecting your natural hair’s health underneath.
At Blond Studio in St. Petersburg, we specialize in low-maintenance, natural-looking extensions that move, feel, and style like your own hair.
✨ Ready to book your next maintenance or get matched for your first install?