HOME CARE SHEET for GREAT LENGTHS

Some hair loss is normal — as with natural hair. Furthermore, since a person's average natural hair loss is between 50 to 150 hairs per day and a full head of extensions covers approximately one third of the head, you can expect to see a small quantity of naturally released hairs trapped in the attachments after some time. This is quite normal and should not be interpreted as hairs pulled out of the scalp by the extensions themselves.

You may wash your hair every day using only approved products. Do not use shampoos & conditioners that contain sulfur ie. dandruff & scalp treatment products. You should not wash your hair with your head face down. Always tilt your head back and work lather thru your hair from top to the bottom (do not mush). Never dry with a scrubbing action, wrap with a towel to absorb the water. Thoroughly dry bonds after shampooing.

Great Lengths hair has a soft natural wave pattern and most styling aids are normally safe to use. To dry hair straight, after detangling, gently hold hair at the bottom and dry hair with blow dryer blowing downward from the top. Use a flat iron to smooth out the few remaining waves taking care not to flatten the connections. Flattening the connections will cause more tangling and lessen the life of the bonds. For the first month avoid using claw clips. The bonds are first applied very close to the scalp and tension caused by tight hair clips will pull hair out from scalp. After the first month the bonds have grown sufficiently away from the scalp avoiding this tension.

¨	You may soak in a natural hot spring, however, do not put your head in the water. Water in natural hot springs contain sulfur that will break down your bonds. Hot tubs are fine.

Before going to bed, if you have longer than shoulder length hair, it is recommended that you pull it back in a low ponytail with a soft scrunchee or braid it to prevent the hair from getting tangled. Satin pillow cases are also highly recommended. In the morning, slightly unravel the braid or the loose tail with your fingers. Brush scalp & connections with the recommended brush taking horizontal partings starting at the nape. A wide tooth comb or pick should be used to remove tangles from the ends of the hair, however, do not use a comb from the scalp down to the bond.

¨	When detangling, wrap upper hair around fingers and support hand firmly against your scalp. Use pick to detangle and start at the bottom working your way to the connection. This support is very important to safeguard your root system.