Maintenance advice for men

HAIR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE & AFTERCARE

YOU’VE DONE YOUR RESEARCH,

YOU’VE TAKEN THE PERSONAL STEP TO GET

YOUR HAIR SYSTEM FITTED AND

NOW YOU HAVE A FULL HEAD OF HAIR AGAIN.

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Now for the next step, making your hair system last as long as possible.

Our guide outlines the best aftercare practices to help you keep your hair system looking and feeling as fresh as possible.

AFTER A NEW SYSTEM IS FITTED

• Remember, it’s best to keep the cut a little longer at first so you can be sure you’d like it chopped more. Once it’s off, it’s off!

• A new system can feel thick and bouncy at first. That will settle within 1 to 2 weeks.

• It is expected that a new system will shed some hair in the first month, it’s not a cause for concern and is part of how the system settles into your lifestyle.

• Try not to mess around with the hair too much, even though it’s tempting! The bond takes up to 24 hours to cure and fiddling with your system can affect the longevity of the bond.

• It’s common for people to overanalyse their appearance after they have a system fitted for the first time. It’s important to remember that nobody else will pay as much attention to your hair as you.

• You may experience a little bit of lifting around the edges at first. That’s completely normal and can easily be fixed with a little bit of your adhesive.

MAINTENANCE
Following the correct steps when maintaining your hair system is vitally important to increase the longevity of your system. 

You should wash your hair system in lukewarm water instead of hot and limit washing no more than twice a week. Any more, and you risk the hair system drying out and losing its shiny, healthy-looking glow. After you have shampooed your hair system, it is essential to have a conditioning routine, as systems can’t produce sebum independently. Conditioner should be generously applied and rinsed out thoroughly. 

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Don’t rub the hair or use a circular motion whilst washing the hair. Instead, gently smooth the shampoo through the hair in one direction and use a vent brush with nodules on the end. Apply the same method with conditioner to keep your hair system feeling lovely and soft.

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To dry your hair system, use a towel to gently press down on your hair system to dry.

Use a hairdryer on a cool heat setting to ensure your adhesives stay secure and your hair isn’t exposed to unnecessary levels of heat. If you prefer to blow dry with a brush, ensure to use the correct vent brush when drying.​

Leave-in conditioners can make a noticeable difference to the hair's glow and texture.
You can purchase our specialised shampoo, conditioner and leave in conditioner that has been formulated especially for hair systems. Brush your hair everyday to prevent tangles. This also helps the longevity of your hair system.

We recommend you using a soft 100% boar bristle brush. By doing this, you prevent your hair system getting tangled and also avoid placing unnecessary tension on the knots.If you make your hair system a priority and book in for regular maintenance, you’re ensuring that your hair system will stay in its finest condition.

Not only this, you will be extending the lifespan of your hair system.

STYLING TIPS 

We have a wide range of styling products  that are perfect to use on hair systems. A chat with us will help determine which the best products for you to use are, however, we would never recommend strong hold gels as they are difficult to remove from the hair.

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Hair systems tend to hold their style so frequent straightening and use of heat isn’t necessary. The less heat used, the better condition your hair system will be.

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TOP TIPS​

Remember to treat your hair system with care – the more gentle you are the longer it will last.

After having your maintenance service, your adhesives will need at least 24 hours to bond correctly. During this time, don’t get your hair wet and avoid heavy exercise as it could break down the adhesives.

Try your best to avoid saunas and steam rooms.

As chlorine is damaging to your hair system, we advise clients to use either a swimming cap or a suitable protection spray.

If you’re heading on to a warmer and sunnier climate, consider hair products with UV protection in to keep your systems fresh in the sun and avoid colour fade.