Hair Care

Curly hair tends to be drier, so it usually loves moisture: use a gentle, often sulfate-free shampoo (or wash less often), a rich conditioner, and detangle with a wide-tooth comb or your fingers while conditioner is in. Avoid rough towel-drying - scrunch with a soft towel or t-shirt - and use a curl cream or leave-in to define and reduce frizz.

Wavy hair does best with lightweight care that does not weigh the waves down: a gentle shampoo, a light conditioner focused on the mid-lengths and ends, and a mousse or light curl product to encourage the wave. Scrunching rather than brushing when dry helps keep the shape.

Healthy hair comes down to the basics: wash it as often as it needs (not necessarily daily), condition the mid-lengths and ends, avoid too much heat styling or use a heat protectant, and get regular trims to keep ends healthy. A gentle brush and not tying hair too tightly also help prevent breakage.

Lightened hair can be more porous and prone to dryness and brassiness, so use a moisturising, colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, and a purple shampoo now and then to keep tones cool. Regular masks or treatments help with dryness, and heat protection and gentle handling reduce breakage.

Be gentle: brush with a suitable extensions brush from the ends up, use sulfate-free products and keep conditioner away from the bonds or wefts, and dry and store them carefully. Avoid excessive heat, and follow the specific aftercare advice for your type of extensions.