A useful care routine is consistent, gentle and suited to the extension method you wear. Start with the instructions for your fitting, then build your daily habits around them.
Loose hair, temporary extensions and professionally fitted systems do not all need the same treatment at the attachment area. Ask your stylist which products, brushing technique and maintenance schedule apply to your hair.
Detangle with control
Work through small sections and support the hair while easing out tangles. Begin with the ends before moving upwards, using a tool appropriate for your extension method. Avoid pulling through a knot from the top.
Let your stylist demonstrate how to brush around the attachments and how to check them between appointments. A comfortable technique should make the hair easier to manage without unnecessary tension.
Cleanse according to the fitting
Choose products with your extension method in mind and follow their directions. Work carefully when washing; vigorous rubbing or piling long hair into a tight mass can make detangling harder.
Ask where conditioner or a mask should be applied and whether particular products should be kept away from the attachments. Rinse thoroughly. The Solestré haircare collection includes cleansing and conditioning options, each with its own usage directions.
Give drying enough time
Gently remove excess water rather than twisting or rubbing the lengths aggressively. Follow your stylist’s instructions for drying the attachment area and the hair around it.
Before bed, make sure the hair is dry as advised for your fitting and arrange it in the way your stylist recommends. A loose, controlled style may help keep long lengths together, but it should not place tension on the roots.
Style deliberately
Use heated tools only in a way suitable for the hair and attachment system. Check the recommended temperature with your fitting professional and avoid direct heat on bonds or other attachment materials.
A heat-protection product does not make unlimited heat harmless. Minimise unnecessary passes and ask before applying oils, styling products or treatments near the attachment area.
Plan for swimming, travel and colour appointments
Tell your stylist if your routine involves frequent swimming, intense exercise or long periods outdoors. They can give advice specific to the system you wear and explain what to do afterwards.
Before toning, colouring or using a colour-depositing wash, check the suitability of the product for your particular extensions. Do not assume that the result on your own hair will be reproduced on added hair.
Keep maintenance professional
Book the review and removal appointments recommended for your fitting. If you notice persistent tangling at the roots, slipping or discomfort, contact your fitting professional rather than trying to adjust the attachments yourself.
For a concern about a Solestré purchase, keep your order information and photographs together and visit product support. A clear account of the fitting and care routine helps explain what has happened.