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SHADE Hair Supplier
YOUR AFTERCARE GUIDE
Everything you need to keep your hair looking and feeling its best — for months to come.
01 — Washing
Once a week is all it needs.
Washing too often is one of the quickest ways to shorten your hair system's lifespan — so resist the urge. Once a week is plenty, unless your technician has advised otherwise.
Let the water flow through naturally rather than washing upside down, and shampoo gently with your fingertips — no vigorous scrubbing.
Two rules to live bySkip clarifying shampoos, they're too harsh for your hair system. And keep conditioner to mid-lengths and ends only — on the root it can loosen the knots and affect the attachment.Rinse thoroughly and gently squeeze out excess water — never wring or twist. Finish with a little leave-in conditioner or oil on the lengths as needed.
02 — Drying & Brushing
Handle it gently, dry to style.
Air dry naturally whenever you can. And never brush the hair while it's wet — wet hair is far more fragile and prone to shedding and breakage.
Once it's dry, brush gently from the ends upward, working gradually towards the root, always supporting or holding the hair as you go. Use a gentle, recommended brush and don't overdo it.
Heat stylingYour closure can be curled, straightened and blow dried — it's designed to be styled. Just use a heat protection product every time, and keep heat exposure to a minimum.
03 — Daily Care
Treat it like the investment it is.
Keep the hair away from chlorine and saltwater when swimming, and out of direct sunlight for long periods — UV exposure can affect both condition and colour.
Avoid excessive heat exposure too, including prolonged time with hairdryers, styling tools or very hot water. And skip hairspray altogether — it dries the hair out and can lead to tangling, brittleness and shedding.
Handle with careAvoid anything with harsh chemicals, and never pull, tug or excessively manipulate the hair.
04 — Night-Time Care
Protect it while you sleep.
Night-time friction is one of the most common — and most avoidable — causes of tangling and shedding.
Sleep on a silk pillowcase or wear a silk bonnet or wrap, and gently detangle the hair before bed. Never sleep with wet or damp hair.
Longer hairWhere possible, loosely secure it before bed to stop it moving around and tangling overnight.
05 — What to Avoid
Shedding is almost always avoidable.
Main causes of sheddingBrushing wet hair, brushing too hard, conditioner on the root, excessive scratching or pulling, hairspray, and tape used directly on the closure.
Hair and tape do not part ways kindly — if tape is involved in your system, always protect the closure first. Handle the base with care, it's more delicate than it looks.
06 — Top Tips
The details that make the difference.
BrushingNever brush wet hair. Always hold the hair and work upward from the ends.
SleepingSleep on a silk pillowcase or wear a silk bonnet — it makes a bigger difference than most people realise.
ProductsUse professional products designed for human hair. Avoid sulphates or heavy alcohols.
07 — Warranty
Please read before making any changes.
Any alteration to the hair system will void your warranty. The hair must not be chemically or otherwise altered by you or your technician after purchase — including colouring or bleaching, perming, chemical straightening or relaxing, or any other treatment.
Before you change anythingUnauthorised alterations can permanently affect the condition, colour, texture, strength and longevity of the hair — and will invalidate your warranty. Speak to your SHADE technician first.
08 — Lifespan
How long will it last?
How long your hair system lasts comes down almost entirely to how well it's cared for. Stick to the routine above — gentle washing, the right products, protecting it at night — and you'll get the most out of it.
Think of this guide as protecting something that was made specifically for you.