Summer is all about sunshine, sweaty beach days, and spontaneous weekends out east—but for your hair extensions? It’s high-maintenance season. At Brushd Boutique Salon in Holbrook, NY, we specialize in lived-in color and custom hand-tied extensions, and we know that summer requires a little extra care to keep your investment looking (and feeling) its best.
Here’s how to protect your extensions, refresh your scalp, and get through summer with healthy, flawless hair.
Clean Scalp = Better Hair Days
Let’s start at the root—literally. Sweat, SPF, dry shampoo, and environmental buildup can clog your scalp and weigh down your wefts. If you’re only washing every 5–7 days (no shame, we get it), a scalp detox treatment is your must-have reset.
At BRUSHD, our in-salon Scalp Detox is gentle, color-safe, and extension-friendly—you’ll leave with your wefts in, roots clarified, and hair freshly blown out. No rough drying. No discomfort. Just clean, breathable scalp + soft, refreshed strands.
Use Extension-Safe Products
Hot weather + UV exposure = dryness, tangles, and frizz. To combat that, we recommend lightweight, hydrating products that protect without buildup.
Our summer MVPs?
- Jack Winn Leave-In Spray – Think of it like sunscreen for your hair. It hydrates, detangles, and protects extensions from heat and UV exposure, all with a breezy summer scent.
- Mr. Smith Restore Serum – Smooths flyaways and creates a humidity shield so your extensions blend seamlessly, even in sticky weather.
- Mr. Smith Dry Texture Spray – Adds volume and hold without the grit—perfect for those summer ponytails and beach waves.
Ask your stylist about which combo is right for your extension type. The key is moisture and minimal buildup.
Avoid the Sweat Trap
If you’re working out more, hitting the beach, or just living that hot girl summer life, your extensions are absorbing every bit of that sweat. Here’s how to keep things fresh between washes:
- Use a silk scrunchie for a loose braid or ponytail to reduce tension on your rows.
- Rinse with cool water post-workout if you’re not shampooing.
- Book regular extension refresh appointments to check stitching, adjust wefts, and reset any extra slip from sweat or oil.
Remember: extensions aren’t low-maintenance—but they can be manageable with the right habits.
Brush, Oil, Repeat
Summer tangles? Not here.
We recommend brushing morning and night with a high-quality detangling brush and applying a stylist-approved oil or serum to your mids and ends. Not only will this keep your extensions soft and healthy, but it’ll also extend the time between refreshes.
Book Your Mid-Summer Refresh
Need a reset before back-to-school season? Whether it’s a Scalp Detox Treatment, a quick weft refresh, or a full custom color update, we’re here to keep your extensions looking seamless, healthy, and sun-proof.
We’re booking into fall now—so grab your spot early and head into the next season feeling your absolute best.
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