💇♀️ Hair Extension Aftercare Guide
Your investment in beautiful hair deserves the best care.
🧴 Washing & Conditioning
✔️ Wait 48 hours after installation before washing ✔️ Use sulfate-free, alcohol-free shampoo & conditioner ✔️ Wash gently in downward strokes—never rub or scrub ✔️ Apply conditioner mid-length to ends only ✔️ Limit washing to 2–3 times a week
💆♀️ Brushing & Detangling
✔️ Use an extension-safe brush (loop or soft-bristle) ✔️ Brush morning, night, and before washing or workouts ✔️ Hold roots while brushing to prevent pulling ✔️ Start from the bottom and work your way up
💤 Sleeping Tips
✔️ Never sleep with wet hair ✔️ Tie hair in a loose braid or ponytail at bedtime ✔️ Use a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce friction
🔥 Heat Styling
✔️ Always apply a heat protectant spray ✔️ Avoid high heat on the bonds or roots ✔️ Keep tools below 180°C / 350°F ✔️ Limit hot tool usage to preserve quality
🏖️ Swimming, Sun & Sauna
✔️ Braid hair and use a swim cap if swimming ✔️ Rinse immediately after exposure to salt or chlorine ✔️ Use a clarifying shampoo to remove residue ✔️ Limit sun/UV exposure on bonds
🛠️ Maintenance Appointments
✔️ Book your refit or move-up every 6–8 weeks ✔️ Don’t skip! Grown-out bonds can tangle or cause breakage ✔️ Never attempt DIY removal
🚫 What to Avoid
❌ No oils, serums, or conditioners near the bonds or tapes ❌ No sticky products (like wax or gels) on roots ❌ No brushing when hair is wet ❌ No tugging or rough towel drying
✨ Enjoy your beautiful extensions — they’re your crown!
Follow these tips and your hair will look amazing between every salon visit.
🧴 Microneedling Aftercare Instructions
✅ First 24 Hours
🚫 Do not touch your face with unwashed hands.
🚫 Avoid makeup and any facial products not recommended by your provider.
🧼 Gently cleanse with a mild cleanser and lukewarm water. Pat dry.
🔥 Avoid heat exposure: No hot showers, saunas, or intense workouts.
✅ Days 1–3: Immediate Recovery
💧 Hydrate your skin: Use hyaluronic acid or other gentle hydrating serums.
🚫 Avoid active ingredients: No retinol, vitamin C, AHAs, or BHAs.
🧴 Apply SPF 30+ daily: Even indoors, protect the skin from UV damage.
❤️ Expect some redness, swelling, or tightness—this is normal.
✅ Days 3–7: Skin Renewal
🧴 Moisturize regularly with fragrance-free products.
🚫 Don’t exfoliate or scrub your face.
🚫 Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, and tanning beds.
⚠️ Let any peeling or flaking happen naturally.
🧠 Helpful Tips
🧢 Wear a hat and limit sun exposure for at least 7 days.
🚿 Use clean pillowcases and avoid anything that could irritate your skin.
🧴 Keep skincare minimal and gentle during recovery.
🚨 Call Your Provider If You Experience:
🔴 Increased redness, swelling, or warmth after 72 hours
⚠️ Pus, blisters, or unusual discomfort
❗Any sign of infection or allergic reaction
💉 Dermal Filler Aftercare Instructions
✅ Immediately After Treatment (0–24 Hours)
❄️ Apply cold compresses (10 minutes on, 10 minutes off) to reduce swelling or bruising.
🚫 Avoid touching or massaging the treated area unless directed by your provider.
🧴 No makeup for at least 12 hours post-treatment.
💧 Stay hydrated — water helps speed recovery.
🚫 Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and salty foods to minimize swelling.
🛌 Sleep with your head elevated the first night.
✅ Days 1–3: Mild Recovery Phase
💊 Arnica gel or tablets can help reduce bruising (if approved by your provider).
🚫 Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, or hot yoga for 48–72 hours.
🔥 Don’t expose your face to extreme heat or cold.
🤕 Mild swelling, tenderness, and bruising are normal and usually subside in a few days.
🧼 Cleanse your face gently — don’t press or rub the area.
✅ Day 4 and Beyond
✨ Results continue to improve as swelling goes down (final results in ~2 weeks).
💆 Avoid facial treatments (facials, lasers, microneedling) for 2 weeks post-filler.
📅 Schedule a follow-up if needed — touch-ups are common and safe when done properly.
⚠️ Call Your Provider Immediately If You Experience:
🔴 Severe or increasing pain
🔵 Darkening or mottled skin (sign of vascular occlusion)
⚠️ Blisters, white spots, or any unusual symptoms
❌ Signs of infection: redness, warmth, pus, or fever
🧠 Extra Tips
Take before and after photos to monitor your progress.
Do not fly for at least 24–48 hours post-treatment (if recommended by your provider).
Results typically last 6–18 months, depending on the product and area treated.
🪒 Dermaplaning Aftercare Instructions
✅ Immediately After Treatment (0–24 Hours)
🧴 Keep skin clean and hydrated using a gentle, hydrating cleanser and a non-comedogenic moisturizer.
🚫 Avoid touching your face unnecessarily to prevent irritation or breakouts.
💄 Skip makeup for 24 hours to let your skin breathe.
🌞 Avoid sun exposure and apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ even if staying indoors.
❄️ Avoid hot water, steam, and sweating (no saunas, hot showers, or workouts).
✅ Days 1–3: Recovery & Glow Phase
💧 Hydrate frequently: Use serums with hyaluronic acid or ceramides.
🚫 Avoid active ingredients: No retinol, AHAs, BHAs, or vitamin C until day 3 or when skin is no longer sensitive.
🧼 Be gentle: Avoid exfoliating scrubs or harsh cleansers.
🧴 Apply sunscreen daily, even if it’s cloudy.
✅ Things to Avoid for 3–5 Days
🚫 Waxing or threading
🚫 Direct sun exposure or tanning beds
🚫 Harsh facial treatments (peels, microdermabrasion, lasers)
🚫 Swimming in pools with chlorine
🧠 Tips to Extend Results
🛏️ Sleep on a clean pillowcase to avoid bacteria buildup.
🍽️ Maintain a healthy, antioxidant-rich diet to support skin recovery.
💆 Consider dermaplaning every 4–6 weeks to maintain smooth skin.
⚠️ Contact Your Provider If You Experience:
🔴 Redness lasting more than 48 hours
❌ Rash, itching, or signs of allergic reaction
⚠️ Signs of infection (rare): swelling, warmth, or pus
🧪 Chemical Peel Aftercare Instructions
✅ Immediately After Your Peel (0–24 Hours)
🧴 Use only gentle, non-active skincare products: a mild cleanser, soothing moisturizer, and broad-spectrum SPF 30+.
🚫 Do not wash your face for at least 6–8 hours after the peel unless instructed otherwise.
🚫 No makeup for at least 24 hours.
❄️ Avoid heat exposure: No hot showers, workouts, saunas, or sun.
✅ Days 1–7: Peeling Phase
🧼 Cleanse with a gentle, sulfate-free cleanser 1–2 times daily.
💧 Moisturize often — keep the skin hydrated to minimize flaking and tightness.
🚫 No picking, rubbing, or peeling the skin manually. Let it flake off naturally to prevent scarring or hyperpigmentation.
🧴 Apply SPF 30+ every morning, even indoors or on cloudy days.
💊 Optional: Use Vaseline or Aquaphor on flaky spots if recommended by your provider.
✅ What to Avoid for 7–10 Days
🚫 Retinoids (Retin-A, tretinoin), AHAs, BHAs, and vitamin C
🚫 Facial waxing, threading, shaving, or scrubs
🚫 Tanning beds or sunbathing
🚫 Hot tubs, chlorinated pools, and direct heat sources
🧠 Extra Tips for Best Results
🛏️ Sleep on a clean pillowcase, and avoid resting your face on the pillow.
🍽️ Drink plenty of water to support skin regeneration.
📅 Allow 7–10 days for full recovery, depending on the strength of your peel.
🧖 Schedule follow-up treatments or facials only after skin has fully healed.
⚠️ Contact Your Provider If You Notice:
🔴 Persistent redness or swelling beyond 5–7 days
❗ Signs of infection (pus, warmth, yellow crusting)
🔵 Dark spots or uneven pigmentation developing during healing
💧 Skin Booster Aftercare Instructions
Skin boosters are injectable treatments designed to deeply hydrate and improve skin quality. Aftercare helps minimise side effects and enhance results.
✅ Immediately After Treatment (0–24 Hours)
🧊 Apply a cold compress gently to reduce swelling or redness.
🚫 Do not touch or massage the treated area unless advised.
💄 Avoid makeup for 12–24 hours.
🧴 Use only gentle, fragrance-free skincare (cleanser, moisturizer, SPF).
🛌 Sleep with your head elevated the first night to minimize swelling.
✅ Days 1–3: Early Healing Phase
🔴 Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, or small bumps at injection sites are normal and should subside within 48–72 hours.
💧 Hydrate inside and out: Drink plenty of water and use hyaluronic acid-based serums or moisturizers.
🚫 Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, hot showers, saunas, and steam rooms.
🧴 Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily to protect the healing skin.
✅ After Day 3: Ongoing Recovery
💆 Avoid facials, lasers, or microneedling for at least 7–10 days.
✨ Skin may begin to look more radiant, hydrated, and smoother over the next 2–4 weeks.
💉 Repeat sessions may be recommended every 2–4 weeks (for a series of 2–3 treatments) for optimal results.
🧠 Helpful Tips
🚿 Use lukewarm water only when washing your face for a few days.
🍽️ Avoid high-sodium and alcohol-heavy meals to reduce water retention or swelling.
🧴 Stick to non-active skincare for at least 48–72 hours (no retinol, vitamin C, AHAs/BHAs).
⚠️ Contact Your Provider If You Experience:
🔴 Prolonged redness, swelling, or pain (beyond 72 hours)
⚠️ Skin discoloration, especially dark or mottled areas
❗ Signs of infection (pus, warmth, fever)
🧬 Polynucleotide Aftercare Instructions
Polynucleotide (PN or PDRN) treatments work on a cellular level to stimulate regeneration, improve hydration, and enhance elasticity. Proper aftercare is key to supporting these processes.
✅ Immediately After Treatment (0–24 Hours)
🧊 Apply cold compresses gently to reduce swelling and redness.
🚫 Do not touch, rub, or massage the treated areas.
💄 Avoid makeup for at least 12–24 hours.
🧴 Use only gentle skincare: non-comedogenic cleanser, light moisturizer, and broad-spectrum SPF 30+.
🛏️ Sleep with your head slightly elevated the first night.
✅ Days 1–3: Healing & Recovery
💧 Hydrate well: Drink plenty of water and use hydrating serums (e.g., hyaluronic acid).
🔴 Mild swelling, tenderness, or redness at injection sites is normal and should fade within 48–72 hours.
🚫 Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, and hot showers.
🚫 No alcohol, spicy food, or smoking — all can slow healing.
✅ Days 3–7: Support Skin Regeneration
✨ Expect progressive improvement in hydration, texture, and elasticity.
🧴 Continue with hydrating and barrier-repairing skincare (ceramides, panthenol, niacinamide if tolerated).
🚫 Avoid retinoids, acids, exfoliants, or harsh treatments.
🧖♀️ Delay facials, peels, microneedling, or laser treatments for 10–14 days post-injection.
🧠 Extra Tips for Best Results
💉 Polynucleotide treatments typically require a series (2–4 sessions) spaced 2–4 weeks apart.
🌞 Daily sun protection is essential to maintain skin quality and prevent pigmentation.
🛏️ Use clean pillowcases and avoid touching your face while sleeping.
⚠️ When to Contact Your Provider
🔴 Persistent swelling, pain, or redness beyond 3 days
⚠️ Skin discoloration (especially white, blue, or mottled patches)
❗ Signs of infection: pus, heat, or worsening tenderness
💨 Keratin Blowdry Aftercare Instructions
Keratin treatments smooth the hair and reduce frizz by sealing a protein formula into the hair cuticle. Proper aftercare is key to long-lasting results.
✅ First 72 Hours (Critical Period)
🚫 Do not wash your hair.
🚫 Avoid moisture: No rain, swimming, saunas, steam rooms, or sweating.
🚫 Do not tie or tuck your hair: No ponytails, clips, bobby pins, hats, or sunglasses on your head.
🧼 If your hair gets wet, immediately blow dry and flat iron on low to medium heat.
🛏️ Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to prevent friction and preserve smoothness.
✅ After 72 Hours
💆♀️ Wash with a sulfate-free, sodium chloride-free shampoo and conditioner.
✨ Minimize heat styling — the keratin already keeps hair smooth.
🌞 Use UV and heat protectant sprays to shield your hair from sun and hot tools.
🛁 Wash your hair less frequently to prolong the effects.
💧 Apply leave-in conditioners or keratin-safe treatments to maintain moisture and shine.
⚠️ Avoid the Following (Long-Term Maintenance)
🚫 Clarifying shampoos — they strip keratin.
🚫 Salt water and chlorine — use a swim cap or rinse hair immediately after.
🚫 Frequent coloring — wait at least 2 weeks before coloring after a keratin treatment.
🚫 Heavy product buildup — stick to lightweight, keratin-safe products.
🧠 Pro Tips
📅 Repeat treatments every 3–5 months depending on hair type and care routine.
✂️ Trim ends regularly to maintain healthy-looking hair.
💨 Blow-drying after washing can help reactivate and smooth keratin.
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