How Often Do Extensions Need to Be Moved Up or Reinstalled?

If you want your hair extensions to stay beautiful, secure, and healthy for months, regular maintenance is key. At Bloom Studio Hair Extensions in Houston, we specialize in Ice Fusion Hair Extensions—a method applied with a special cold glue/gel, without heat, making it one of the safest techniques for long-term wear.

In this guide, we explain how often extensions need to be moved up or reinstalled, what affects the schedule, and how to keep your hair healthy and flawless all year.

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How Often Do Hair Extensions Need to Be Reinstalled?

Most clients in Houston need a reinstall every 10–14 weeks. This timing keeps your hair safe and prevents tangling or strain at the roots.

Your exact schedule depends on:

• Your natural hair growth speed. Faster growth = earlier reinstall.
• Your hair density (fine, medium, thick)
• How well you maintain your extensions at home
• Humidity and your lifestyle. Houston’s climate can make roots grow frizzy faster
• How often you heat style

For Ice Fusion Hair Extensions, we recommend a full reinstall instead of a “move-up.” Why? Reinstalling allows us to:

• Remove each bond safely
• Clean your natural hair
• Apply new keratin/gel bonds
• Refresh placement for better blending

This keeps your hair healthy for years — not months.

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Signs It’s Time to Reinstall Your Extensions

If you notice any of the following, book your correction appointment:

• Bonds are hanging lower than usual
• You can see gaps between bonds
• You feel pulling or tension
• You feel matting or tangling near the roots
• Your hair feels frizzy near the scalp
• Styling becomes harder than usual

Don’t wait too long — delaying a reinstall can damage your natural hair.

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Why Ice Fusion Extensions Last Longer Than Other Methods

At Bloom Studio Hair Extensions, we use the Ice Fusion technique with a special cold glue/gel, no heat, which keeps your natural hair protected.

Benefits of Ice Fusion for long-term wear:

• Lightweight micro-bonds
• No heat damage
• Very discreet and comfortable
• Perfect for thin, fine, or fragile hair
• Ideal for Houston humidity
• Longest-lasting correction cycle vs. tapes or sew-ins

Most clients enjoy 10–14 weeks of flawless wear.

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Your Ideal Correction Timeline at Bloom Studio

We recommend this maintenance plan for the best results:

Every 10–14 weeks: Full reinstall of your Ice Fusion Hair Extensions.

Every 6–8 weeks (optional): In-salon Cold Repair Treatment (deep repair with amino–lipid molecules) to strengthen your natural hair and your extensions.

Daily at home:

• Brush hair morning + night
• Sleep in a loose ponytail or braid
• Use sulfate-free shampoo
• Avoid heavy oils at the roots

Following these steps gives you smooth, shiny, tangle-free hair all the way until your reinstall.

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What Happens During Your Reinstall?

Here’s how your visit at Bloom Studio Hair Extensions goes:

1. We gently remove each bond
2. We wash your hair with a deep-cleaning shampoo
3. We check your hair health and trim if needed
4. We reinstall all your extensions using Ice Fusion
5. We blend, style, and finish with a polished look

Your hair feels fresh, weightless, and beautiful again.

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How Long Can You Wear the Same Hair?

High-quality European hair can last 6–12 months, depending on:

• How often you heat style
• How well you brush and care for it
• Your reinstall schedule
• Houston humidity exposure

At Bloom Studio, most clients refresh their hair twice per year.

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Best Maintenance Tips for Houston Clients

Houston’s humidity can make roots swell and bonds loosen faster. Here’s what helps:

• Blow-dry roots after every wash
• Sleep with hair tied
• Avoid sweaty workouts without tying hair
• Use lightweight, frizz-control leave-in conditioners
• Get Cold Repair treatments for extra strength

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Book Your Reinstall at Bloom Studio Hair Extensions

If you’re starting to feel pulling or bonds that dropped lower — it’s time.We’ll refresh your extensions and make your hair look brand-new again.

Book your reinstall