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Extension maintenance & move-ups
Hand-tied and DreamCatchers extensions need scheduled move-up appointments to stay comfortable and undetectable as your natural hair grows. Leslie sets your move-up cadence at installation.
Why extensions need a move-up appointment at all
Natural hair grows roughly half an inch a month, and every strand keeps growing whether or not it has a beaded extension row attached to it. As the row grows out with your natural hair, it gradually moves farther from the scalp — which is exactly what a extension move-up appointment in Brentwood is designed to correct. During a move-up, the existing wefts are removed, the beaded rows are shifted back up close to the scalp, and the wefts are reattached — extending the life of the same hair rather than requiring an entirely new install.
Signs you’re due for a move-up
| What you’ll notice | Why it happens |
|---|---|
| You can feel the beaded row | As natural hair grows, the row shifts down the hair shaft and becomes noticeable to the touch, especially near the nape. |
| The part looks less natural | Visible gap or bump along the row where it's grown away from the scalp can show through certain partings and updos. |
| Tangling near the attachment point | Grown-out rows create more surface area for natural hair to tangle around, especially overnight. |
| It's been 6–8 weeks | The general window most hand-tied and DreamCatchers clients return within, though individual growth rate varies. |
A move-up isn’t starting over — it’s protecting the investment you already made in your extensions by keeping the row exactly where it should sit against the scalp.
Caring for extensions between move-ups
- Brush from the ends up, in sections. Starting a brush stroke at the root can put unnecessary tension directly on the beaded row.
- Loosely braid hair before bed. A single loose braid or braided pigtails reduces overnight tangling and friction at the attachment point.
- Apply conditioner and oils mid-shaft to ends only. Product buildup directly at the row can loosen beads and speed up slippage.
- Use a sulfate-free shampoo and avoid scrubbing directly over the attachment rows when washing.
- Keep your move-up appointment on schedule. Waiting significantly past your recommended cadence puts more strain on both the extensions and your natural hair.
What happens at a move-up appointment
- Removal. Existing wefts are carefully taken down from the beaded rows.
- Row inspection and adjustment. Rows are shifted back up near the scalp to match new hair growth, and beads are replaced as needed.
- Reattachment. The same wefts — cleaned and conditioned — are sewn back onto the freshly placed rows.
- Blend check and style. Leslie checks the finished blend against your natural hair before you leave, adjusting placement if anything sits unevenly.
Consistent extension maintenance in Nashville is what keeps hand-tied and DreamCatchers extensions comfortable, undetectable, and healthy for your natural hair long-term. Your specific move-up cadence is set at installation and confirmed at each visit.