Installation Guide

Your Luxury Install, Done Right — Every Time

Great hair isn’t just about the bundles you buy —
it’s also about how they’re installed.

To protect your natural hair, extend the life of your extensions, and achieve a flawless, undetectable install, we created this step-by-step guide so you can feel confident, prepared, and cared for.

This is the Jean Mack way:
intentional, premium, and professional.

SECTION 1 — BEFORE YOU INSTALL

Your Premium Prep Checklist

Luxury starts long before your stylist begins your install.
For the best experience and longest wear, complete each step below.

1. Inspect Your Bundles

Before installing, check the hair for:

Texture accuracy
Length accuracy
Fullness and density
Matching patterns across bundles

Once the hair is installed, it cannot be evaluated or replaced — so inspect before your appointment.

2. Co-Wash the Hair

Gently co-wash each bundle using a moisturizing conditioner.
This:

Awakens the hair from packaging
Restores softness and movement
Hydrates the cuticle
Ensures true texture definition

Air-dry completely. Do not blow-dry bundles.

3. Prepare Your Natural Hair

A healthy foundation = a flawless install.

Ensure your natural hair is:

Clean
Deep-conditioned
Fully dry
Moisturized
Detangled

Avoid heavy products that can cause buildup under your install.

4. Gather Your Professional Tools

Your stylist will appreciate this.

5. Seal Your Wefts (Optional but Premium)

For minimal shedding and extended longevity, apply weft sealant before installation.

If your stylist cuts wefts, sealing is highly recommended.

6. Schedule Maintenance

Pre-book your tightening, wash, and maintenance appointments every 4–6 weeks.

Premium hair performs best with premium care.

SECTION 2 — INSTALLATION METHODS

Choose Your Signature Install

Jean Mack extensions can be styled in multiple luxury-approved methods.
Here’s what each one offers:

Sew-In / Weave Installation

Most popular. Most secure. Most versatile.

Best for women who want:

Long-term wear
Leave-out or minimal leave-out
Protective styling
Full, layered installs

Your stylist will braid your natural hair, then sew the wefts securely into the foundation.

Perfect for all textures.

Closure Wig / Lace Wig

Custom wigs add flexibility and protection.

Benefits:

Fully protective
No leave-out required
Easy to remove
Long-term lifespan

Pairs beautifully with Straight and Body Wave textures.

U-Part or V-Part Wig

A blend of simplicity + realism.

Great for:

Quick installs
Natural blending
Low-Tension styling

Perfect for women who want the look of a sew-in without the commitment.

Clip-Ins (Custom Option)

Wefts can be converted to clip-ins by your stylist.

This method is ideal for:

Temporary styles
Adding fullness
Transitional looks
Event hair

This provides flexibility when you want luxury on-the-go.

SECTION 3 — DURING INSTALLATION

What Your Stylist Should Do

To ensure your install aligns with the Jean Mack standard, your stylist should:

1. Use Minimal Tension

Tight braids ≠ better braids.
Your hair should feel secure, not painful.

2. Avoid Excessive Cutting of Wefts

Cutting wefts shortens their lifespan.
If cutting is necessary, seal immediately.

3. Layer the Hair Professionally

Especially in lengths 20”–26”.

Layers ensure:

Natural movement
Volume
Shape
Bounce

Unlayered long lengths can look weighed down.

4. Blend with Precision

Leave-out should be:

Straightened with heat protectant
Trimmed to blend
Maintained with minimal tension

If wearing curly textures, match your natural curl as closely as possible.

SECTION 4 — AFTER YOUR INSTALL

Your First 48 Hours Matter

1. Avoid Heavy Products

No oils, no heavy serums, no gels.

This keeps the hair:

Light
Flowing
Voluminous

2. Sleep with Protection

Use:

Satin scarf
Satin bonnet
Satin pillowcase

Luxury hair deserves luxury sleep.

3. Keep Leave-Out Protected

Use heat sparingly.
Blend strategically.
Always apply heat protectant.

4. Stay Away from Excessive Moisture

For the first 48 hours:

Avoid swimming
Avoid saunas
Avoid heavy sweating
Avoid wetting the hair

This helps your install “set.”

SECTION 5 — LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE

How to Preserve Your Luxury

Wash Every 1–2 Weeks

Use:

Sulfate-free shampoo
Moisturizing conditioner
Cool water to rinse

Air-dry for best results.

Detangle Daily

Start at the ends → work upward.
Use:

Wide-tooth comb
Soft-bristle brush

Be gentle. Be consistent.

Use Heat Carefully

Keep temperatures 350–400°F max.
Avoid daily heat.
Always use protectant.

Avoid Heavy Oils + Butters

Heavy products cause:

Matting
Tangling
Buildup
Shortened lifespan

Use lightweight serums only.

Reinstall Every 8–12 Weeks

Your natural hair needs a break between installs.
Healthy hair → healthy install → healthy luxury.

SECTION 6 — PRO TIPS FROM THE JEAN MACK STYLISTS

For the most flawless transformations:

Pre-pluck your parting for closure installs
Add layers to 20–26 inch lengths
Match your leave-out texture to your bundle texture
Use a silk roller set to maintain curls without heat
Deep condition extensions regularly
Avoid raw coconut oil — it dries the hair out
Use mousse sparingly on wavy/curly textures

THE JEAN MACK DIFFERENCE™

Luxury hair deserves luxury installation.

When you prepare your bundles with intention, partner with a skilled stylist, and care for your hair consistently…
your Jean Mack extensions will perform with:

Longevity
Movement
Softness
Confidence
Integrity
Beauty

This guide ensures your hair looks its best — and lasts its longest.

Because luxury isn’t just the product.
Luxury is the experience.