#QuarantineHair ~ Self Care & Beauty During COVID-19

During any crisis, one of the worst things you can do to yourself is wire yourself into nonstop anxiety and fear-inducing media 24/7. Compound that with uncertainty about your career, your home and your family and the toll on your psychological health can be high. Now more than ever, it's important to consciously plan for and follow through on positive coping skills that can help to relieve anxiety and help you and your family cope. If like many of us in California you are under a “shelter in place” order, there are a variety of things the CDC recommends to help that include everything from connecting with family, playing board games and binging on movies to taking care of your body.

This latter one even celebrities under quarantine are trying to make the best of in unique ways, including trying out new looks and styles in the downtime to make you feel better about yourself. Warning: Some of our shout outs are explicit!

Singer Megan Thee Stallion rocked out in her kitchen with a bestie in loungewear with mermaid length hair extensions. In the viral clip currently at 4 million views, she practices her twerking skills.

Rock the Best Selfies with Clip-Ins

Self Care Selection: Try our Perfect Locks Clip-In Hair Extensions at home and rock the same kind of look while you twerk in the kitchen with your bestie or family! No matter what your texture or color, we have a match for you. Simply take a few moments to clip them in for a fuller and more natural look that you'll. Just because you're staying in more, doesn't mean you can't look amazing!

Let Loose Au Naturale Style

Other celebrities are taking the break from travel and appearances to embrace their best selves, rocking their natural hair texture!

Actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens embraced quarantine by letting her hair down and sharing a viral video on Instagram of her flipping her natural hair around for over 3 million viewers! Vanessa captioned the video, “Not even gonna try to do my hair with this weather lol sooo this is what it’s gonna be.”

Singer Cardi B also joined the natural texture gang this week, revealing her natural hair on Twitter. The poster child for wigs uses them as a protective style to keep her natural hair and ends healthy while on tour. Normally done up in cornrows beneath her wig of choice, joining in on the lockdown, the singer let loose her beautiful natural hair before tucking it back under another wig when normal life resumes.

Create a Fuller Flow with a Clip-In Set

Self Care Selection: Celebrities, just like us, are stuck at home, so be prepared to see a lot more celebs sharing their au natural looks. While you rock your natural texture, everyone can use that little bit extra length, density or volume to have flip worthy hair! Try our Clip-In Set in the texture and shade of your choice:

Perfect Locks is Here for You

While our showroom is technically closed during this time, all online orders are shipping out to help you enjoy some “me” time playing around with different styles. You can even pick-up in-store during certain hours as mentioned on our Covid-19 update page. Above all, recognize that panic and fear is normal during this time… So don’t push it away. Instead, take some much-needed time to work on your very own beauty salon at home. Healthy coping skills include sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mental relaxation. The mystic Rumi said, “Let the waters settle and you will see the moon and the stars mirrored in your own being.”

Additional Help

CDC Information on Managing Anxiety & Stress:

At-Home Hair Care: Getting It Right

The period when salons were inaccessible taught a lot of women what their hair actually needed day-to-day versus what they'd been delegating to professionals. The habits that emerged from that time - more intentional home care routines, understanding of what products actually do, comfort with DIY techniques - are worth keeping.

"That period taught us something valuable about our customers: they're more capable of caring for their hair than they give themselves credit for. The women who came through that time with their extension hair in good condition were the ones who learned the basics and applied them consistently. Consistency matters more than complexity."

- Priyanka Swamy, Founder of Perfect Locks

The At-Home Extension Care Fundamentals

Washing: Sulfate-free shampoo applied to the roots/scalp (for semi-permanent extensions) or to the extension hair (for clip-ins) every 1-2 weeks. Conditioner on the lengths only, not at the roots or attachment points. Cool rinse to close the cuticle.

Drying: Microfiber towel or cotton t-shirt to absorb water gently. Air dry when possible. Diffuser on low for curly textures. Heat tools with protection when necessary.

Daily maintenance: Loop brush from ends upward before installing clip-ins. Leave-in spray for moisture. Light oil on the ends. These three steps take about 2 minutes and dramatically affect how extensions look and feel over their lifespan.

Storage: Remove clip-ins every night. Store loosely in a dedicated bag. Apply a small amount of oil before storing. Keep away from heat and direct light.

When to See a Professional

At-home care handles maintenance well. Professional attention is worth scheduling for: significant color changes, complex installations like hand-tied wefts or tape-ins, concerns about scalp health, or significant damage that requires professional assessment. The at-home and professional approaches work best in combination rather than as substitutes for each other.