Maintenance

  • Can I flat iron and curl it?

    Our hair can be curled with a curling iron, blow dried or flat ironed straight. Once the hair is washed, it will revert back to its natural texture. Keep in mind, excessive use of heat can damage the hair over time. We recommend using a low to medium temperature on the hair as well as heat protec...

  • Can I remove my extensions by myself?

    It is always recommended that you have an experienced hairstylist assist you with the removal process. Attempting to remove a semi-permanent or permanent installation can cause permanent damage to your hair or scalp. During the removal, we only recommend using products sold on perfectlocks.com.

  • Can I swim in this hair?

    All of Perfect Locks hair is 100% human Indian remy hair, which means it is safe to swim with your extensions in. Swimming won't damage your hair extensions, but it's important to try to not have your extensions wet for too long. Typically, we recommend limiting water activities to 2 hours if you...

  • Can I wash this hair?

    We typically recommend washing your Perfect Locks hair extensions at least once a week using sulfate free and paraben free products. It is best to use warm water when washing the hair as it opens a hair's cuticle to allow shampoo and conditioner to do their job. We recommend using cooler water wh...

  • Can this hair be colored?

    Our virgin Indian hair can be colored darker or lighter, but just like your natural hair bleaching can compromise the texture and quality of your hair. If you do plan to lighten our virgin hair, we advise to not to go lighter than 3 shades at a time. When coloring our virgin hair you will sometim...

  • How often should I wash my hair?

    We recommend shampooing and conditioning the hair at least once a week using professional grade products. If you have Clip-In extensions this will be about every fourth wear. Since the hair is no longer attached to a live root, proper cleansing and conditioning your extensions is crucial. Over-s...

  • How should I sleep with hair extensions?

    It is best to brush out the hair to remove any tangles and to let them fully dry prior to laying down. Going to sleep with wet hair can cause matting and tangling. With long extensions, it is recommended that you braid or put up the hair while you are sleeping. Wrapping the hair in a piece of sil...

  • What type of hair products do I need with this hair?

    We only recommend using high quality hair care products. Always choose sulfate-free and paraben free products. Avoid using cheap products found at your local drug or grocery store. These products contain chemicals that can dry out the hair. In addition, your local stores often stock old product w...

  • Will having extensions damage my hair?

    You will not experience any damage to your natural hair, as long as your extensions have been applied and removed by a qualified extensions stylist using proper techniques and tools. If you start to notice any discomfort, please contact your stylist or our customer service department immediately.

  • Will your hair retain it's texture?

    We offer 100% Remy Indian Human Hair extensions, which means it is virgin in texture. However, some of our hair has been steam processed to create the texture shown, such as our Relaxed Straight, Tight Curly, and Kinky Curly textures. Since all of our hair is 100% human hair, it can have heat ap...