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What to Expect After Your Installation

Some shedding and tangling are normal and may occur depending on the texture, length, and style of your hair system. Just like natural hair, your unit requires gentle handling and consistent care to maintain its appearance. Excessive brushing, pulling, friction, or improper detangling can contribute to unnecessary shedding and damage to the lace or base of your unit.

To minimize shedding and tangling, gently detangle your hair using a recommended brush or wide-tooth comb, starting at the ends and working your way upward. Avoid excessive tension near the base of the unit, and use hair care products recommended by your specialist. Proper nighttime protection and regular maintenance can also help preserve the quality and longevity of your hair system.

Hairline lifting may occur as the adhesive or bonding product naturally begins to wear down over time. Factors such as natural hair growth, excessive sweating, oil production, humidity, physical activity, and exposure to moisture can affect the longevity of your installation.

If you notice lifting around your hairline, avoid pulling, peeling, or attempting to reattach the unit using products that have not been approved by your specialist. Improper application or removal can damage the delicate lace and potentially irritate your scalp. Contact your specialist for guidance or to schedule a maintenance appointment to ensure your hair system remains secure and natural-looking.

Over time, your hair system may experience natural color fading due to regular washing, heat styling, sun exposure, and the use of certain hair care products. Because the hair in your unit does not receive the same natural oils as hair growing from your scalp, maintaining its color and moisture requires additional care.

To help preserve your color, use color-safe products recommended by your specialist, avoid excessive heat, and limit prolonged exposure to direct sunlight when possible. Color fading is a natural part of wearing and maintaining a hair system, and professional color refreshing services may be recommended to restore vibrancy and maintain your desired look.

Excessive sweating, humidity, and trapped moisture beneath your hair system may contribute to unwanted odors or scalp discomfort. Physical activity, environmental conditions, and individual scalp characteristics can all affect how frequently your unit requires maintenance.

Maintaining a clean, dry scalp and following your specialist's recommended cleansing routine are essential to keeping your hair system fresh and comfortable. Avoid allowing excessive moisture to remain trapped beneath the unit. If you experience persistent odor, discomfort, or unusual buildup, contact your specialist to determine whether an earlier maintenance appointment is necessary.

Mild itching or scalp sensitivity may occur while wearing your hair system. This can result from natural hair regrowth, perspiration, product buildup, adhesive sensitivity, or individual scalp conditions. Some clients may experience occasional itching between maintenance appointments, while others may experience little to no discomfort.

Avoid excessive scratching, picking, or inserting objects beneath your hair system, as this may irritate the scalp or damage the unit. Follow the scalp care instructions provided by your specialist and communicate any discomfort you experience. Persistent itching, redness, burning, swelling, or worsening irritation should not be ignored. Contact your specialist promptly, and seek medical evaluation when appropriate.

Maintenance & Reinstallation

Regular maintenance appointments help preserve the appearance and condition of your hair system.

Thinning or balding areas
Tears or damage to the lace or base
Excessive shedding or tangling
Other signs of wear that may affect the unit's longevity