Hair Care Guide

Wash hair every 2 to 3 days. The longer you can go between washes the longer your hair will last. Thoroughly wet hair with warm water and gently run a mild shampoo and conditioner down extensions, starting from the roots and ending at the tips. We recommend a sulfate-free shampoo or Bohyme® Rejuvenating Shampoo. Avoid rubbing hair vigorously to avoid unnecessary tangling. Rinse and apply conditioner (near the tips), and allow the conditioner to sit for 5 minutes before rinsing. Gently towel dry hair then spray leave-in conditioner and brush.

Brushing is very important. Brush your hair before and after washing. Use a wide-toothed comb or a boar bristle brush starting at the ends and working your way up. Hold your hair in a low ponytail or hold the hair at the bonds while brushing out the ends to prevent excessive pulling. Brush in sections to make sure your hair is brushed up to the attachment area. Do not snag the beads/bonds which can cause damage to your natural hair. Failure to section and brush out thoroughly can lead to matting near the root. Brush the hair gently to avoid napping the ends, which can cause the hair to shed prematurely from the wefts/bonds. Light shedding is normal.

Use dry shampoo between wet washing to prevent oil build-up, which can cause premature slippage of tape-in extensions. Use a leave-in conditioner daily (Bohyme® Leave-in Hair Reconstructor) to help detangle and hydrate extensions. Your extensions will react to heat just like your own natural hair. You may use all the common tools such as flat irons, curling irons, and blow dryers for styling, and apply heat protectant before styling. Keep irons or blow dryers away from bead/tape/bond areas, and use lower settings on any heat appliances. Avoid excessive heat which can dry out and/or damage the hair. When using conditioners, waxes, gels, serums, or oils, avoid contact with the bond areas and use only from mid-length to the ends of extensions. Avoid finishing products that contain alcohol.

We do not recommend the use of any dye, toner, bleach, perm, keratin, or straightening solutions, which can damage hair. Keep hair pulled back in a low ponytail during sports and water activities. Do not wear your hair in a bun or braid while swimming, which can lead to knotting. Before entering the pool or ocean immerse your hair in fresh water so it is less likely to fill with salt or chlorine water which can dry out the hair. After getting out of the water spray the leave-in conditioner, brush your hair out thoroughly, and allow your hair to hair dry. When sleeping, a satin pillowcase will help prevent tangling, and leave your hair smoother and your complexion softer. Never sleep with wet hair and never let dry without brushing.