It’s essential to form great habits when it comes to maintaining hair extensions, not only will they safeguard your investment, but your hair (and hairdresser) will thank you for it.

Daily Brushing

We highly recommend brushing your hair 2-3 times daily to prevent tangling. Incorporate brushing into your morning and evening routine and during the day where possible. Think of it as a mindful therapeutic practice that allows you to connect back to the present moment and yourself a few times per day.

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When brushing your hair and hair extensions, hold the top of your wefts to prevent any pulling and movement and start from the bottom and work your way up, this is the best way to prevent big tangles.

Washing & Hydrating

For the best results when washing your hair, brush first and then shampoo and condition gently between each row of wefts and rinse thoroughly. This will ensure there is no build up of product that may be difficult to remove later.

After washing your hair, apply an oil or serum to lock in the hydration, your hairstylist can recommend the best options for you. We also recommend using a hair mask once per week to seal in the hydration for the week.

Styling Products

To get the best out of your hair, and keep it looking nourished and sleek, stick to stylist recommended, salon quality products that are sulphate and paraben free.

When applying your products, make sure your hair is dry first as this is how they’re most effective. Then when it comes to heat styling your hair, please use a heat protectant, trust us, you’ll notice the difference.

Avoid Wet Hair

Dry hair is your best friend, when it comes to hair extensions, you want to avoid having wet hair for extended periods of time. We recommend, after showering, working out, or any water exposure, dry your hair as soon as possible, particularly the top of your hair where your wefts are tied.

This means no sleeping with wet hair! Once it’s dried, you can style it in a bun or a loose braid to avoid tangles and breakage.

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Advice for Swimming

If you plan on swimming in the pool or ocean, avoid getting your hair wet. If you have to submerge your head into the water, prior to swimming, rinse your hair with tap water and apply a leave-in conditioner, this will help to protect your hair.

Contrary to popular belief, don’t braid your hair when you go swimming, instead of style your hair in tight low buns. Braiding your hair while wet is a myth that is very damaging. Keep an eye on our social media as I will be launching a video on the topic soon to explain more.

For more tips to maintain hair extensions and information about our luxury hand tied hair extensions, visit our website and follow me on Instagram at @cooperativesalon and Instagram @cooperativehair . As always, feel free to comment any questions below and I will get back to you!

When it comes to your wedding day hair, you’ll want to have longer and thicker hair to create a luxurious look that complements your dress and make-up. Skinny Weft is a method of installing hair extensions that creates natural results without damaging your real hair during the process.

You’ll be amazed at the results it produces, which will look incredible alongside your dress for the day.

One of the biggest concerns for brides-to-be on their wedding day is how long everything will take to get ready. We know that you’ll be working with a tight schedule in the days leading up to your wedding, so the good news is Skinny Weft usually takes just 90 minutes from the start to the end of the process.

You won’t have to spend a whole afternoon in a chair worrying about everything else you should be doing before the ceremony, and you’ll find the whole experience to be relaxing and painless.

As we’ve already alluded to, when we’ve got our eye on a new luxury handbag, we research everything from the availability, material, durability, hardware choices, sizes and price. With the cost of luxury handbags continuously increasing, we all tend to make more considered decisions to ensure we get the most cost-per-wear and that it will still be fashionable for many years to come. I want you to think the same way about your hair extensions, after all, they are enhancing your natural look on a daily basis no matter what look you’re wearing.

The lifechanging year that was 2020 has certainly also changed our perspective on what’s important in life. As we’ve all had more time indoors at home, we’ve also had more time to sort through our clothes, beauty cabinets, hair accessories and choices. I don’t know about you, but I feel like I saw almost everyone change their hairstyle in 2020. Because we weren’t necessarily able to express our individuality and creativity through our fashion sense on the streets, we took to changing up our beauty routine and looks as this was something much more accessible.

Zoom meetings with their up close and personal video chat feature may have made you consider changing your hairstyle. I’ve heard a lot of people mention that COVID-19 took a toll on their self-esteem and mental health with the focus shifting towards people spending more time on social media. When it comes to your appearance, I want you to feel empowered when you look in the mirror and I know that having your dream hair will help you achieve that!

Picture this, your hair is looking flawless with the help of your hand tied hair extensions, the colour is on point, and you’re ready to hit the beach during the summer or while you’re on holidays. But then suddenly, the day after all of the fun, you start noticing your hair turning a peachy tone! While I was away on holidays in Hawaii, I started thinking more about the potential damage of sunscreen on your hair extensions and how I protect mine.

Due to ingredients in sunscreen like Avebenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane) and Octocrylene that absorb the UVA rays, if they touch your hair, once you go in the water, they cause a chemical reaction which changes the colour of your hair – we don’t want that. Blonde hair is more prone to peachy tone damage and discoloration, however the damage can happen to any color hair extension.

At Cooperative Hair Salon, we’re adding the pumpkin spice to your latte with our roundup of our hair color picks for the season. We’re calling it, low maintenance hair is out and detail color is in now that you can scoot over to your favorite salon again.

Do you know someone who has flawless hair extensions? One of the best ways to find an incredible hair extension stylist and salon is to ask someone you trust for a referral. That way, you can ask about their direct one-on-one experience. And you can see the result and you will gain an understanding of the hair extension process. Just keep in mind that everyone’s hair is different and therefore has slightly different needs.

In the evenings, it’s best to brush your hair, then braid or place your hair in a low bun to protect your hair extensions. We also recommend never going to bed with wet hair and sleeping with a satin pillowcase as this will prevent any matting as the surface is always smooth.

Avoid prolonged sun exposure, chlorine and saltwater as these can all dehydrate your hair which causes dryness, breakage and knots. If you are planning on swimming, saturate your hair with fresh water first and then seal with a rich and thick conditioner.

Other things to avoid to protect your hair extensions include sunscreens and medicated skin care products as they can lead to discoloration and also heavy oils, masques and protein treatments.

Our hair extensions are made with real human hair, and therefore it’s crucial to look after them just as you would your natural hair. One way to prevent damage is by protecting your tresses with heat protectant spray. The product acts like sunscreen for your hair, it forms a protective barrier on your hair cuticles so when heat is applied, it doesn’t cause your hair or hair extensions distress. Another key benefit is moisture, heat protectors have similar properties to a conditioner where they lock in moisture to prevent your hair from drying out, so it looks and is as healthy as possible. During winter when we all have our heaters cranking is the most important time to use heat protectant as your hair can be drier than usual. Personally, I use Jack Winn Care Vitamin Silk as it contains Vitamin B5, Vitamin E, argan oil, coconut oil, Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 to protect colour, seal split ends, protect hair from heat, minimize breakage, add shine and combat the effects of ageing. After I wash my hair, I spray the Vitamin Silk onto damp hair and comb it through gently for even distribution. You can use heat protection spray on dry hair; however, hair best absorbs moisture while it’s wet. 

I did a little experiment to show you exactly just how effective heat protectant is, check out the difference between the toast that was and wasn’t spayed for protection – crazy huh! I hope this inspires you to not only purchase heat protectant for hair extensions, but make sure you use it each time you style your hair, I promise you, it’s completely worth it.

At The Co | Operative Salon, we only work with the best hair extensions on the market. That’s why we work with the Breaded sewn row Method. They are the most natural beautiful hair you’ll experience and the unique system means that it doesn’t damage your hair and is suitable for the majority of hair types. Our talented hair stylists are trained in the application so your hair extensions will be discrete and there is no damage during the application, the whole process is so quick, only 90 minutes from start to finish. 

Are you new to hair extensions? The Breaded sewn row Method means that we can also match your hair texture to the different types of hair extensions so that they blend seamlessly with your natural hair. This means that no matter the weather, scenario, wet, dry, styled or natural, your hair will look cohesive making them lower maintenance than other types of hair extensions.

Want to see the difference our team has made on the hairstyles of our clients? Check out our website: https://cooperativesalon.com/ and Instagram @cooperativehair: https://www.instagram.com/cooperativehair/ to see the before and afters from our hair transformations. We’re sure you will be pleasantly surprised that we cater to all hair lengths and concerns.

Ready for longer, thicker hair? Apply today for your Breaded sewn row Extensions. During our consultation, we look at your hair and chat to you about your needs to determine if you’re a fit for Breaded sewn row. We look forward to helping you achieve your dream hair.

While other hair extension methods can require the use of up to 80% of your hair to install, Breaded sewn row only uses 10% of your hair protecting you from any damage. The way other methods are installed can mean your hair is twisted and turned at the root resulting in hair becoming loose and forming knots at the root. Contrarily, Breaded sewn row is lock stitched into place so the sewn row grows in alignment with your natural hair, never twisting at the root and therefore never resulting in any hair loss. 

Lastly, some hair extension methods mean hair stylists will only advise you to have a check-in appointment after 2-6 months, whereas Breaded sewn row stylists will see their clients every 4 weeks. These sessions, called a tune up, is when your hair stylist will ensure the health of your hair and scalp, remove natural shedding, maintain your hair extensions and restore them to their correct placement without having to completely reinstall. This will save you time and money, and allow you to enjoy your hair extensions for up to 6 months with proper care!