Hair Extension Maintenance: Complete At-Home Care Guide for Glamour Locks Extensions
Proper maintenance keeps your Glamour Locks extensions healthy, smooth, and long-lasting between retie appointments. This guide covers brushing, shampooing, conditioning, and daily routines — with step-by-step tutorials for every step.
Shampooing
Conditioning
Recommended Products
Proper hair extension maintenance is essential for keeping your Glamour Locks extensions healthy, smooth, and long-lasting between retie appointments. Whether you have one, two, or three rows, following the correct brushing, shampooing, and conditioning routines will protect both your natural hair and your extensions. The Glamour Locks Hair Extension System is completely non-damaging when cared for properly — even if you need to go longer than usual between salon visits.
Brushing Your Hair Extensions
Brushing is one of the most important steps in hair extension maintenance. Regular brushing prevents tangling, matting, and unnecessary tension on your natural hair.
Brushing Tutorial
Brush your hair and extensions every day to prevent tangles and matting.
Start at the ends and work your way up to the top to avoid unnecessary tension.
Use a Wet Brush or wide-tooth comb, and the flat side of the comb near attachment points.
Hold your extensions while brushing to prevent pulling. Use alligator clips to section for easier access.
Always brush the natural hair in between each row of extensions.
Shampooing Your Hair Extensions
Washing extensions properly keeps the hair fresh, clean, and free from product buildup. For ideal hair extension maintenance, wash your hair 1–2 times per week using sulfate-free products.
Shampooing Tutorial
Fully saturate your hair with water before applying shampoo.
Choose a moisturizing, sulfate-free, pH-balanced shampoo.
Gently squeeze shampoo through your hair — do not rub or scrub aggressively.
Rinse thoroughly and repeat shampooing 2–3 times as needed for a clean result.
Conditioning Your Hair Extensions
Conditioning keeps extensions soft, smooth, and manageable. Always condition after every shampoo session to keep the ends hydrated.
Conditioning Tutorial
Use pH-balanced, paraben-free, sodium chloride-free conditioner.
Apply conditioner only to mids and ends — never to the scalp or attachment points.
Comb the conditioner through following the brushing method from the first tutorial.
Finish with a leave-in conditioner and a light serum on the ends for lasting softness.
Recommended Products for Hair Extension Maintenance
To protect your investment, always choose products that are sulfate-free, pH-balanced, free of parabens and sodium chloride, and moisturizing but lightweight. All products featured in the tutorials above can be purchased at Cuticle Lisse.
Daily & Weekly Hair Extension Maintenance Tips
Following these steps will extend the life of your Glamour Locks extensions, keep them looking fresh, and ensure your natural hair stays healthy and protected.
Brush at least once a day. Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase, or with a loose braid. Check for tangles at the nape of the neck and gently detangle.
Wash 1–2 times per week with extension-safe products. Condition every wash day from mid-shaft to ends. Apply leave-in conditioner and a lightweight serum, avoiding the roots.
Questions or Ready to Book?
For personalized hair extension maintenance recommendations or to schedule your next appointment, visit GlamourLocks.com or book directly at one of our Orange County studios.