Proper care after getting extensions can improve your natural hair’s health and appearance, not just the quality and shine of the extensions. Despite common concerns that extensions might damage hair, with the correct care, hair health and appearance can improve. Proper extension care ensures longevity and a healthy look, while supporting your natural hair growth.

One of the most common concerns about hair extensions is that care is too demanding. In reality, it just requires a bit more attention and some small habit changes. You’ll be surprised how simple this process can be. Proper care not only improves hair health but also ensures an exceptional look, giving you irresistibly beautiful hair. This guide provides expert tips from SUY B professionals to help you understand all aspects of extension care. Small daily routine adjustments help you fully enjoy your long, voluminous, and healthy hair.

If you have extensions, maybe even permed, you might wonder how to care for them properly. Choosing the right shampoo is essential. Use gentle shampoos free of sulfates, parabens, and alcohol, with neutral pH, since extensions don’t get nutrients from your body and are sensitive to chemicals. Avoid alcohol-based products as they dissolve keratin capsules. There are many safe shampoos enriched with keratin, nutrients, and moisturizing ingredients like coconut milk. They protect both your extensions and natural hair.
How often and how to wash natural extensions?
Shampoo removes natural oils that keep hair hydrated. Generally, wash hair 2–3 times per week. Following our tips, you can wash more often if needed, while keeping hair nourished and hydrated.

Use small amounts of shampoo twice. Shampoo binds water to oil and grease molecules, but water actually cleanses hair. Apply minimal shampoo, rinse thoroughly after each application. Wash standing, with head upright, massaging hair gently from root to tip to avoid tangles. Shampoo should stay on hair no more than 2 minutes, then rinse with conditioner evenly over the length. Use sufficient water and rinse thoroughly. Finish with conditioner or mask, leave for a few minutes, then rinse. After washing, gently squeeze and blot with a microfiber towel, never twist the hair.

For drying, it’s advisable to use the hairdryer and other heat tools as little as possible. It’s better to use a hairdryer in quick-dry mode, applying a heat protectant for hair that doesn’t contain alcohol. You can safely dry your extensions with a hairdryer; moreover, it’s essential that the hair is completely dried after washing. Use the hairdryer on low speed, gently directing the airflow from top to bottom, from roots to ends. Alternate hot air with cool air or use lukewarm air to prevent the hair from becoming too dry. After drying, gently comb the hair with our special extension brush, starting from the ends and gradually working up toward the attachment points to avoid tangles and knots.

Brush slightly dry hair with a soft brush.
Start brushing from the ends, gently holding them in a section in your hand. Carefully brush the attachment points of the capsules to the hair to prevent tangling at the root area. Hair must be brushed at least 2–3 times a day.

How often should extensions be brushed?
To prevent hair breakage, remove knots and tangles promptly. For this reason, brush hair at least twice a day: in the morning after waking and in the evening before bed. Use a special brush for extensions. If possible, brush during the day too. It only takes a few minutes, but this prevents tangling.

What type of brush is needed for extensions?
Brushes with bristles, known as “massagers,” are recommended for gentle extension care. There are two types: with sparse bristles and with dense bristles. Brushes with dense bristles are ideal for smoothing hair cuticles and have an antistatic effect. For this purpose, our special extension brush can be used.

Natural hair extensions can safely be styled with straightening irons. It’s important to choose high-quality straighteners with temperature control. Ensure the temperature doesn’t exceed 180°C and that the iron doesn’t touch the keratin capsules. Opt for straighteners made from quality materials, with precise polishing, rounded edges (to prevent hair from catching), and even heat distribution. We recommend Suy B straighteners, carefully designed for use with 100% natural hair extensions. These are the ones used by our master stylists in Suy B salons in Milan. Style extensions carefully, avoiding contact with the attachment points using your hands. Styling products should be free of harsh substances and alcohol, with a neutral pH—consult a professional beforehand to select the right one that aids styling. Complex hairstyles should be done in a beauty salon. Extensions installed in our salon can even be worn in a high ponytail, thanks to invisible microcapsules, flawless technique, and perfect color matching—even up close, the capsules won’t be visible. We recommend our hair straightener, developed from years of extension expertise.

Before bed, thoroughly brush your hair with our special brush, ensuring it’s completely dry and tangle-free. Never go to bed with wet or damp hair to avoid damaging the extensions. To prevent tangling during sleep, braid your hair or make a loose ponytail and gently tie it with a silk or satin scrunchie. These are soft and won’t damage the hair. Silk and satin also protect against breakage and static electricity. Once braided and tied, wear a silk or satin sleep cap or turban for extra protection and to avoid tangles overnight.

Sports Activities with Extensions
Your extensions won’t hinder your sports activities. Our advice is to gather your hair thoroughly during workouts. It’s best to braid them loosely and tie with a silk or satin scrunchie to prevent tangling. After training, follow our care and washing recommendations.

Beach or Pool
No one wants to miss summer’s best moments. But take safety precautions at the beach or pool with extensions. To avoid knots and tangles, braid your hair and wear a loose fabric cap before swimming. After pool or sea baths, thoroughly rinse hair under running shower water with shampoo, then apply a leave-in protective conditioner. For straight extensions, apply conditioner only to the ends; for wavy hair, on the lower 2/3 of the length.

Saunas and Tanning Beds
When using saunas, hammams, or tanning beds, protect attachment points and hair from excessive heat with a cap.

Sunbathing with Extensions
Summer sun can dry out natural hair and especially extensions, so apply special protective products. Use a UV-filter conditioner on hair before sun exposure. For extra protection, wear a hat or silk/satin scarf—it shields from UV rays and adds style to your look.

In the salon, before and after the procedure, stylists explain the specifics of extension care, but overwhelmed by emotions, it’s hard to remember all recommendations. That’s why we’ve prepared a handy guide for you to save on your phone and refer to until you’ve memorized all restrictions and tips.
Questions to Ask the Expert Team Post-Procedure: Recommended Care Products
Over the years, each professional has compiled recommendations with specific brands and products: shampoos, masks, conditioners, styling products, and heat protectants. Clarify how to apply them correctly and how often. Ask about hairstyles possible with your extensions—for example, those done in our salon allow nearly all styles, but there are nuances, so it’s best to check. Complex hairstyles should be done in a beauty salon. Extensions can be colored, but trust an experienced salon stylist for even tinting along the length. Also, ask in advance about coloring options: the stylist might select the desired shade upfront, avoiding post-installation dyeing. This often helps brunettes dreaming of blonde without damaging their own hair. Extensions are a great way to experiment. Periodic salon touch-ups are needed, accounting for your hair growth. During this, capsules are moved higher toward growing roots. For capsule extensions, touch-ups occur 2–4 months after the initial visit. Confirm with your stylist when to return. To relieve tension on your hair, remove extensions every 3 months. This is done only in-salon with a special solution. Check with your stylist how and when this applies to you.