Great Lengths Extensions

How long hair extensions last can vary depending on the type of fitting, the type of hair used and how the individual cares for their extensions. Generally, real human hair extensions should last for 4-6 months should they follow the correct maintenance and aftercare guidance. 

First, hair extensions should always be washed with a shower head that flows water in the same direction of your hair in order to prevent tangling. Avoid washing hair extensions in the bath as this can cause strands to loop and knot (this is particularly important for pre-bonded or nano ring extensions). 

1. Brush hair thoroughly using a tangle teezer or wide-toothed comb.
2. Wet hair under running water.
3. Lather a 50p sized amount of salon quality shampoo from the roots down. Do not scrub in circular motions, just gently smooth over. 
4. Run water to remove access shampoo and run fingers through to ensure all the product is washed away.
5. Apply a 50p sized amount of salon quality conditioner from mid lengths to the end of your hair (please avoid lubricating bonds/rings). 
6. Rinse thoroughly.

1. If you’re matching yourself, try to match your hair extensions to the ends of your hair rather than the roots as that is where they need to blend the most.
2. For a professional match, book a consultation with a stylist who can perfectly match up your extensions with your hair and skin tone for an overall natural look that will suit you.

Be prepared to customise your colour or tone, especially if you’ve got balayage or ombre hair. If you’ve got platinum blonde or cool ashy hair then you may also need to consider a toner too. 

Yes, you can use heated products on real human hair extensions. However, it’s important that you use heat protective spray products and low heat, just like you would on your own natural hair. 

When blowdrying, ensure you remain in a cool setting and direct your nozzle down. 

• Every morning separate your bonds with your fingers to ensure they aren’t tangled and are sitting separately. 
• Wash your hair extensions correctly with high quality salon products.
• Brush your hair gently with a hair extension hairbrush.
• Never sleep with wet extensions.
• Attend regular hair extension maintenance appointments (every 4-6 weeks).
• Use weekly deep conditioning treatments.
• Avoid chlorine in swimming pools and minerals in the sea as it will leave your hair extensions brittle.

The same great quality as the bonds but last for 6-8 weeks and can be reused & reapplied several times. Perfect for that summer getaway or a special occasion, you’re ready to go in as little as 30 minutes