The 48-Hour Rule After Installation
The first 48 hours after installation are crucial for stabilizing the hair extension and fixation effect. Proper care can help joints adapt better, extend the wearing time of extensions, and reduce the risk of hair loss, shifting, or tangling.
1. Avoid washing your hair immediately
After installation, we recommend that you avoid washing your hair for a short time, to ensure the fixed connection is fully stable.
Tape-Ins: Avoid premature contact with moisture or care products to ensure the tape adheres properly.
Flat Tip (K-Tip): Avoid frequently touching or pulling the connection points to keep the keratin connection stable.
Micro Link Tip / I-Tip: Avoid pulling the fixed area too tightly, helping the micro ring stay in the correct position.
(The specific waiting time should be based on the professional hairstylist or the product installation instructions.) ）
2. Avoid intense exercise and heavy sweating
The newly installed hair extension and anchor points have not yet fully adapted and are recommended to avoid:
High-intensity exercise
Prolonged sweating
Sauna or steam environments
Sweat, moisture, and frequent friction may affect the stability of some installation methods.
3. Avoid frequent touching and pulling
There may be a slight sense of unfamiliarity right after installation, but do not repeatedly adjust, pull, or check the contacts.
Avoid:
Carefully comb the connection area
Pull and retract to confirm firmness
Frequently fiddle with fixed points
4. Protect Hair While Sleeping
Before the first sleep:
Make sure your hair is completely dry
Gently comb your hair
We recommend that you loosen your hair or use low-friction pillowcases to reduce nighttime friction
5. Monitor Scalp Comfort
You may feel the presence of the contacts for a short time after installation; this is a normal adaptation process.
But if it occurs:
Persistent pain
Noticeably tight scalp
A strong pulling sensation
Redness, swelling, or discomfort
We recommend that you promptly contact professionals to check the installation method and weight distribution.
Hair extension right after installation requires an adaptation process. Proper care not only helps stabilize the hold but also protects natural hair. Remember: comfort should be gradual, not a long-term endurance of pulling or pain.
