After Care Advice

After Care for Hair Extensions

Extensions need maintaining and looking after - you cannot have extensions because you think it is an easy way out of doing your own hair. They need conditioning, gentle brushing and straightening. You have to be willing to spend time on them and have patience to look after them otherwise they will not stay in good condition. Longer extensions tend to be harder to look after than shorter ones and at first it may be difficult to sleep as your head is not used to the bonds. It will not always be like this, after a few days you should not even know they are in.
It is recommended that you do not wash your hair for at least 48 hours after the extensions are fitted. This allows time for the glue to properly set. Washing your hair sooner can cause the bonds to soften, become weak, or even fall out.
You should wash your hair as least as possible, once or twice a week is best as the less stress put on the extensions the better, and the less drying through heat the better.
Always use a hair extension shampoo to avoid softening the bonds.
You can use conditioner on the hair but do not put any conditioner on the bonds.
Do not rub or twist the hair as this can cause it to tangle.
Always pat wet hair gently with a towel.
When brushing extensions it is best to use a hair extension brush as this will cause minimal damage to your extensions. A hard brush can often pull hair out.
Always try to sleep with your hair in a loose plait as this will minimise the chance of knots and pulling on the extensions from the root.
Your extensions will last for around 3 months.
It is recommended that you have a maintenance appointment at week 4-6 & have a certain amount removed and replaced.
Maintenance allows extensions to stay looking good for longer as it creates a cycle, as there are always new bonds with new hair added and old ones which may have thinned out or been picked at can be removed.
It is not advisable to keep extensions in for longer than 3 months as your re-growth can get matted and make them harder to remove after this period. It is also good to remove them after this time to give your hair a good wash and colour if needed.
When styling your hair extensions, keep away from oil serums as this can damage the wax bonds of the extensions.
Aftercare and styling products can be purchased from our online shop.

After Care for Eyelash Extensions

Eyelash extensions are a semi-permanent treatment - this is because they grow out with the natural eyelash. Typically our natural eyelashes fall out every 2-3 months before being replaced by the growth of a new eyelash. This eyelash cycle means that Maintenance Appointments are necessary every 2-4 weeks. At a Maintenance Appointment We remove any eyelash extensions which we feel need to come out, generally 'tidy up' all of the lashes and also put some new ones in.
You must not use any type of oily moisturisers or make up remover on the lashes as this will soften the bonds on the lashes.
Please use Special Eyelash extension mascara only on these lashes.

Preparation for Spray Tanning

Faking It Mobile’s technicians come fully equipped with a foldaway tanning booth that pops up in seconds; a simple and easy way to help contain over spray In under 10 minutes you will have an immediate colour which will graduate into a rich golden all over tan that will last for approximately 5 - 7 days, dependant on your preparation and aftercare routines. Whether you incorporate a tan as part of your weekly beauty regime or for a one off special occasion, there's no safer way to look gorgeously tanned!

EXFOLIATE:
Exfoliation should be done 24 hours prior to tanning, if its not your tan can turn out patchy and your tan may not last long.
HAIR REMOVAL:
Hair removal should be done 24 hours prior to tanning as this allows the pores sufficeint time to close.
MOISTURISE:
Dry areas in particular should be moisturised, if not the tan can cling to dry areas giving a dark appearance. Areas prone to dryness are the knees, ankles, heels, elbows, wrists.

ON THE DAY OF YOUR SPRAY TAN:

DEODORANTS:
Skin should be free of deodorants, anti-perspirants, make-up, lotions and perfumes. If not the tan can react with these and turn your skin green.
AFTER TAN:
- Loose clothing should be worn for at least 6-8 hours after tanning.
- No sweating for 6-8 hours after tanning.
- Wait at least 6-8 hours after tanning to shower, ideally leave tan on overnight for maximum development.
- After showering/bathing do NOT rub skin but pat instead.
- It’s not advisable to wear wool, nylon or silk until a shower has been taken as the tan could stain the clothing.
- A sunless tan will almost always fade when you are submerged in water for any length of time. If possible shower rather than bathing. Salt and chlorine are especially detrimental.
AVOID:
- Scrubbing when showering
- Dove products these have been known to fade tans considerably.
- Facial wipes, make-up removers, harsh soaps.
HELP PROLONG YOUR TAN:
- Moisturise on a daily basis
- Don’t take long baths as your tan will certainly fade a lot quicker.
- ...and remember.. MOISTURISE, MOISTURISE AND MOISTURISE!!