Now that you’ve got your new hair extensions from stores like Her Hair Company, they can be a great sight in the mirror. The problem is hair extensions are a lot more fragile than your real hair, even if they’re also made from natural strands. This is because harvested hair has often lost the natural protection that hair growing on your head enjoys. If you’re not careful, you may end up losing your lovely hair extensions a lot faster than you may think. Here are a few tips on how to get the most out of them.
Keep Them Clean
The most basic thing you need to know about caring for hair extensions is that they need to be kept clean. Just like natural hair, when sweat and dirt build up, the hair extensions get tangled. These tangles cause damage to the extensions and make them hard to style. Regular shampooing and combing are essential so that your hair extensions don’t develop tangles and dirt.
If you’re wearing extensions, then you shouldn’t skimp on the hair care products. Trying to save a few dollars may result in your hair extensions falling out, which translates to a bigger loss in investment. This is why it’s just as important to ask advice from your stylist as to which products to use for your home care. Get yourself informed on these details so you don’t end up accidentally ruining your extensions by using the wrong product.
Be Gentle
This leads to the other thing you need to remember when caring for your hair extensions: be gentle. Even remy hair extensions, which are notoriously durable because they are harvested with their cuticles intact, need special handling. You can’t just wash your hair willy-nilly; you’ll need to wash it in a gentle manner, usually in a downward motion from root to tip so that the hair extensions are carefully treated. You’ll also need to be aware of excessive rubbing of your hair as this can also cause tangles.
Another thing you need to be gentle about is your styling efforts. Trying to curl with heating irons and various curlers can damage your extensions if you’re not careful. Have a professional stylist handle the job to ensure a soft touch is used on your hair.
Well-maintained hair extensions can last up to six months before needing replacement. Ensure that you get the most out of yours with proper care and handling.
Source:
How to Take Care of Hair Extensions, HairFinder
How to take care of your Hair Extensions, The Hair Extension Guide
How to Care for Hair Extensions in the Summer, Allure
