Hair extensions are an investment in your style and confidence. At SWAY, we recognise how important it is to take care of them once they've been fitted.
That’s why we developed our collection of haircare products to protect, nourish, and extend the life of your new luxurious locks! From cleansing to conditioning and hair serums, the SWAY Haircare Collection is specially designed to complement and enhance our luxury extensions.
In our guide, we will tell you everything you need to know about our selection of haircare products, how to use them, and why they make all the difference when it comes to keeping your hair looking shiny, soft, and full of life!
Why Special Haircare Matters When Wearing a Hair Extension
Hair extensions are not able to soak up the natural oils from the scalp like your own hair. This means they can quickly become dry without proper care. Many regular shampoos, conditioners, and styling products are made with harsh chemicals, such as sulphates and alcohol, which can damage the bonds, tapes, and/or wefts that hold your extensions in place.
This is why we have created the SWAY Haircare collection. Each and every product has been specially designed to work together with your hair extensions, giving each strand a nourished and salon-like result that lasts. Our products with consistency will leave you with a head of hair that not only looks healthy, but feels as luxurious as the day you walked out of the salon!
"Hair extensions are an investment and like any investment, they deserve the right care. That’s why we created the SWAY Haircare Collection, to give your extensions the hydration, protection, and nourishment they need to stay salon-fresh for longer. Generic products simply don’t cut it. Our range is formulated specifically for extensions, so every strand looks and feels as luxurious as the day it was fitted."
- Tom Clark, CEO & Founder at SWAY
Introducing the SWAY Hydrate System
The cornerstone of our aftercare collection is the Hydrate System. The Hydrate System is an all-in-one collection of haircare essentials that has been designed to provide your hair and extensions with everything it needs on a daily basis.
Hydrate Shampoo
Say hello to clean hair and goodbye to build up with our Hydrate Shampoo. This deep cleansing shampoo gently and effectively lifts dirt, oil, and build up from your hair and extensions without stripping any of the much-needed hydration away.
The result is refreshed hair that feels silky smooth. Our Hydrate Shampoo is free from sulfates and parabens, and because it’s designed to keep your natural hair in good condition, it’s gentle enough to use on extensions, too!
Hydrate Conditioner
The Hydrate Conditioner continues the hydration process after cleansing, restoring lost moisture while smoothing the hair cuticle at the same time. The lightweight conditioner adds shine, softness, and leaves no residue, making your hair easy to manage and style. The Hydrate Conditioner is also great at detangling.
Hydrate Mask
When your hair could do with a little extra care, our Hydrate Mask is a great rescue treatment to keep it strong. This deep treatment is great for using once a week, as the powerful but lightweight design will penetrate into the hair shaft and deliver a boost of hydration. Use this mask between salon visits to help maintain the health and appearance of your extensions.
The Hair Hero
The Hair Hero is your ultimate multi-tasking extension essential and our most important hero product of all. We’ve created this magical leave-in treatment to provide your extensions with an additional layer of care.
The Hair Hero is a lightweight leave-in treatment that smoothes, detangles, and protects your hair from the stresses of daily life and the environment around us. It's great for:
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Deep repair
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Heat & UV protection
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Replenishes oils
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Conditions & detangles
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Fights frizz
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Adds shine
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Protect colour
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Restores manageability
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Enhances hydration levels
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Prevents breakage
This is the product that helps keep your hair looking perfect in between washes and has the salon-quality result at home that you’re looking for.
Hair Oil
The perfect way to finish off any style and instantly add shine and softness is by using SWAY hair oil. Specifically designed for extensions, this hair oil will revive your extensions without weighing them down or making them look or feel greasy or heavy. Smoothing just a small amount of hair oil through your mid-lengths and ends is enough to give your hair that smooth and frizz-free look we all love!
The hair oil can be used every day without weighing the hair down and it’s powerful enough to help lock in moisture. It’s the perfect product for those who regularly use heat to style, as it will add a layer of protection while still nourishing your extensions. Use the hair oil to make sure your extensions have a professional and healthy shine every time, whether you style them straight, wavy, or in an updo.
Everyday Hair Extension Styling with SWAY
Haircare for your extensions shouldn’t stop at washing and conditioning. The styling products you use are just as important in keeping your extensions healthy, their bonds, tapes, or wefts intact, and their appearance at their absolute best. The wrong styling products can weigh your extensions down, make them dry and unmanageable, and even damage bonds, tapes, or wefts.
But with SWAY’s expertly designed styling collection, achieving salon-worthy styles in the comfort of your own home has never been easier!
Heat Protection
Heat styling tools such as straighteners, curling wands, and blow dryers are an integral part of many people’s daily haircare routine. They give you the power to transform your style from day to night or create a whole new look entirely, whether straight, bouncy, and voluminous.
But these styling tools can be damaging to your extensions if not used carefully or without protection. That’s why we created our heat protection spray. This lightweight spray creates a protective barrier around each strand of your hair to help prevent dryness, brittleness, or split ends that can be caused by high styling temperatures.
Heat protection spray will not only protect your extensions from damage, but can also improve the overall look of your style. It locks in moisture and smooths the hair cuticle for smooth and frizz-free extensions.
To use, simply apply the heat protection spray evenly through damp or dry hair before applying any heat styling tools. It is evenly distributed and dries quickly, so you don't need to wait around before styling. When using regularly, you can help maintain the shine and overall condition of your extensions, help extend their lifespan, and keep them looking salon-fresh for longer.
Why Choose SWAY Haircare Over Regular Products
Not all haircare products are the same. Your standard shampoo, conditioner, or styling spray may seem like a great alternative when it comes to aftercare, but the truth is that everyday products are generally not appropriate for extensions.
Many contain ‘hidden’ additives such as sulfates, silicones, or proteins. While these ingredients may work on your natural hair, they can cause problems with extensions.
This can cause the bonds to weaken, cause early slippage or loss, dry hair, or even alter your hair colour over time.
We developed the SWAY Haircare Collection to remove all of these concerns. Every product has been extensively tested on our extensions to guarantee 100% compatibility, so you never have to worry about whether a product is good or not.
Our hydrate shampoo and conditioner, heat protection spray, and hair hero have all been specifically designed to keep extensions smooth, and nourished for their full lifespan. But that’s not all that sets our haircare apart.
The average haircare product will either cleanse or add shine and nothing else, but our SWAY Haircare collection is designed with extensions in mind. So in addition to keeping them looking in top condition, our products will also prevent tangling, replenish moisture that extensions cannot naturally restore, and repair the smooth cuticle finish so that your extensions don’t just cope with day-to-day styling, they thrive!
Haircare For Your Hair Extensions: FAQs
1. How often should I be washing my hair extensions with the Hydrate System?
Washing your extensions 2 to 3 times per week is typically sufficient. Overwashing your extensions can dry them out, so it’s best to create a consistent washing schedule that you follow without going overboard.
2. Can I apply the Hydrate Mask to my natural hair, too?
Absolutely! The Hydrate Mask is not only safe for your extensions, but it will also help to keep your natural hair soft, shiny, and manageable.
3. Do I really need to avoid my regular shampoo and conditioner?
Yes! Even if you are using salon-quality shampoo and conditioner, your extensions could still be exposed to ingredients that may not be compatible. SWAY’s products are scientifically designed to work with your extensions’ bonds and tapes so that they remain at best.
4. Won’t heat protection leave my extensions greasy?
Our heat protection spray is lightweight, non-greasy, and will protect your hair without leaving any residue behind.
5. How long will my extensions last if I use the SWAY Haircare System?
With proper care, maintenance, and regular salon visits to make sure that your extensions are healthy, they can last up to their full potential of 12 months. It's recommended to visit your hair stylist every 6 to 8 weeks to have your extensions refitted.
