Aftercare
Thanks for getting sparkled. Here’s how to make it last!
Loved your sparkle? ✶⋆.˚
Hand-tied tinsel typically lasts 2 to 8 weeks, depending on your hair, routine, and how often your hair sheds.
Fine or silky hair may have shorter retention
Thick, textured, wavy, or coarse hair often has longer retention
Natural shedding is expected
Not every strand will last the same amount of time
Because the tinsel is attached to your natural hair, it will shed when that natural strand decides to fall. This can happen in the shower, while brushing, or during styling. Blow-drying, heat brushes, and tight-tension styles may cause strands to shed sooner by adding stress to the hair. Very fine or silky hair, especially in children, may have a shorter retention period.
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How long will it last?
Hand-tied tinsel is secured to 1-2 healthy hairs. Gentle brushing is important.
Support the root with your fingers when brushing
Brush from the bottom up
Avoid aggressive brushing of the scalp
If you feel a snag, pause, hold the root, and brush gently
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Brushing & Root Care
Wash your hair as usual
Avoid scrubbing harshly at the scalp
Wet hair sheds more easily, so brush gently after washing
Keep heavy conditioner away from the roots to help prevent loosening of the knot
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washing
Tinsel is heat-safe up to 400°F.
Keep hot tools at or below 400°F
Avoid placing direct heat on the knot
Use gentle movements when curling or straightening
Round brushes, heat brushes, and blow dryers can increase shedding due to added tension
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Heat & Styling
Beaded Tinsel & Feather Extensions
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If you received tinsel with a microbead and/ or feather extensions, follow these additional guidelines:
Beaded tinsel and feathers are secured with a microbead at the root
Avoid pulling or tugging at the bead
Support the root when brushing near the bead
This is very important! Remember, microbeads are attached to multiple hair strands rather than one strand. If you are not gentle while brushing and styling, you could rip out your natural hair strands where the bead was installed!
You can wash your hair; just keep heavy conditioner away from the bead area
Heat tools are safe as long as they do not touch the bead
Your hair's natural oils will eventually cause the bead to slip out on its own
If the bead doesn't slip out naturally, it must be opened with pliers for proper removal. DO NOT try to pull it out of your hair if it's not sliding off easily
Not recommended keeping past 2 months. As hair grows, the gap between your scalp and the bead increases, making brushing harder and increasing the chance of snagging. If your feather or beaded strand falls out, save it; it can be reinstalled for just $5.
Seeing tinsel fall out is normal. Most people naturally shed 50 to 100 hairs per day, so hair and tinsel loss is completely normal. For a fuller, refreshed look, consider booking a refill every 4 to 6 weeks.
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Shedding & Refills
Hand-tied tinsel blends best with naturally curly hair because it is lightweight and attached to a single strand of hair. How well they blend depends on your curl pattern and styling routine. When doing your normal curl routine, include the tinsel strand in the same section of hair you are styling, and finger-coil or shape that section so the tinsel follows the curl pattern. Let the tinsel stay in the curl clump instead of separating it. This helps the strand move and curl with your natural hair. If a tinsel strand sits straighter than your natural curl, you can curl that section of hair with the tinsel using a curling iron to match your curl shape.
Beaded Tinsel and Feather Extensions are much heavier than hand-tied tinsel, so they will not naturally curl with curly hair, even with product or finger coiling. To blend them with your curl pattern, you will need to use a curling iron.
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Curly Hair
Natural shedding is expected. If you’ve lost a few strands, a quick refill keeps your sparkle looking full.
Refill (15 strands): $30
Recommended every 4 to 6 weeks
Quick touch-up, no full install needed
For returning clients
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Need a Refill?
Glitter tattoos typically last 3 to 10 days, even through washing and showering.
They're water-resistant and hold up well through showers, swimming, and everyday activities
Pat dry instead of rubbing with a towel to help them last longer
Once the adhesive sets, glitter stays in place and won't rub off on clothes
Want to remove it early? Rub the area with baby oil, coconut oil, or rubbing alcohol until the adhesive loosens, then wash with soap and water.
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Glitter Tattoo Aftercare
Hair gems are a for-the-day accessory, perfect for events, festivals, concerts, and days when your hair is up, and tinsel isn't an option.
Remove before going to bed
To remove: peel rhinestones and letters off slowly
For charms, lightly spray the area with water first to loosen the glue, then gently peel them away
Any remaining adhesive washes out easily with water and shampoo
Save your gems and charms; you can reuse them for future looks or crafts!