Stop the Shedding: How to Keep Your Hair Extensions Thick and Full

There is nothing more frustrating than investing in a beautiful set of long, voluminous extensions, only to find strands of hair all over your bathroom floor, your clothes, and your car seats just a few weeks later.

Let's start with a hard truth: all hair extensions shed. Just like the natural hair growing from your scalp sheds daily, human hair extensions will lose a few strands here and there when brushed or washed. However, excessive shedding that leaves your bundles looking thin and stringy is a sign of either poor manufacturing or improper daily care.

If you want your sew-in or wig to stay as thick and luxurious as the day you bought it, you need to know how to protect your tracks. Here is the ultimate guide to stopping the shed at Her Hair Company.

1. It Starts with the Weft (The Double-Weft Difference)

The number one cause of shedding is cheaply made tracks. If the hair is loosely sewn onto a single, thin weft, the hair will simply slide right out the moment you run a brush through it.

• The Her Hair Company Standard: We only sell Brazilian Hair and raw hair that is meticulously double-wefted. This means two tracks of hair are securely stitched together, locking the hair follicles tightly in place. Starting with a reinforced, high-quality weft is the most crucial step in preventing shedding.

2. To Cut or Not to Cut?

When installing a traditional sew-in, many stylists will cut the weft to fit the exact shape of your head.

• The Danger: Every time you cut a weft, you are breaking the secure seal and creating a loose end where hair can easily slip out.

• The Solution: Always ask your stylist to use the "fold-over" method when installing your Bundle Deals. If cutting the weft is absolutely necessary for a flat install, you must use a liquid weft sealer. Apply the sealer directly to the cut ends and let it dry completely before sewing it in.

3. The Golden Rule of Detangling

Aggressive brushing is the fastest way to ruin your extensions. If you take a brush and rip it straight through a knot, you are pulling the hair directly out of the weft.

• Always use a wide-tooth comb or a flexible detangling brush.

• Start from the bottom! Gently brush the very ends of your hair first, and slowly work your way up to the roots.

• If you are wearing a curly texture like our Brazilian Deep Curly, never brush the hair when it is completely dry. Always detangle while the hair is damp and saturated with a slippery conditioner.

4. Protect Your Lace!

Shedding isn't just a problem for bundles; it is the number one killer of lace frontals and closures.

• HD Lace Frontals are incredibly delicate to give you that invisible scalp illusion. The knots tying the hair to the lace are microscopic.

• Stop Scratching: If your scalp itches, do not violently scratch your lace with your fingernails or a comb! This will instantly break the delicate knots and cause bald spots on your frontal. Instead, gently pat the itchy area or use a soothing scalp serum.

• Gentle Washing: When washing your closure or your Wigs, never scrub the lace. Let the water run through it and gently press the shampoo in.

Secure Your Fullness

You deserve hair that stays thick, bouncy, and shedding-free from the first wear to the fiftieth. Stop settling for thin, stringy bundles that leave a trail behind you. Upgrade your look today by shopping our premium, double-wefted collections at Her Hair Company and experience the difference of true quality!