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Welcome to the world of luxurious, luscious locks! If you’ve recently indulged in the magic of hair extensions, you’re undoubtedly relishing the transformative power they bring to your overall look. Whether you’re adding volume, length, or experimenting with a new color, hair extensions can be a game-changer. However, just like with natural hair, proper care is essential to ensure it remains stunning and in top-notch condition. In this blog, we’ll delve into the nitty-gritty of maintaining your hair extensions and highlight 7 crucial things to avoid. Let’s embark on this journey together, ensuring that your extensions stay fabulous for as long as possible.
Thing To Avoid For Hair Extensions #1: Harsh Products
You should refrain from using harsh products on your extensions and natural hair. Alcohol and sulfate-containing products are terrible for your extensions. These chemicals remove the hair’s natural oils, making it drier and more prone to tangling or matting. Using these products with harmful chemicals will damage your hair and extensions which will affect its lifespan. You can click HERE to find out how sulfate and alcohol affect your hair extensions!
To avoid having dry and tangle-prone extensions, make sure to use sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner when washing your hair to keep it hydrated and moisturized. Not only will this make your hair look beautiful, but also keep your hair and extensions healthy and long-lasting.
#2: Washing Your Hair Too Much
It is recommended not to wash your hair right away when getting tape-ins or fusion hair extensions. Waiting for 24 to 48 hours before washing your hair would be best to let the extensions settle in. This will also give you time to be accustomed to how the extensions would feel.
When it comes to washing, it is recommended to wash your hair not more than 3 times a week, depending on how oily your hair can get. Excessively washing your hair would strip away the natural oils from the hair extensions, leaving them dry and unmoisturized. Remember to use high-quality, sulfate-free products when washing your hair and extensions to keep them hydrated and healthy.
Thing To Avoid For Hair Extensions #3: Coloring And Bleaching Your Hair
Hair extensions made from human hair are possible to color or dye. If you’re planning to color your hair extensions, don’t do it on your own. Ask your hairstylist if it’s possible, and let them do the work for you. Don’t risk damaging or ruining your hair and extensions, especially if you have no experience. Let a professional do it for you. However, if you want to color your hair at home, you can read this article to find out: A Step-by-Step Guide to Coloring Hair Extensions At Home
When it comes to bleaching your extensions, this is highly inadvisable by professionals (however if you want to bleach your hair at home, click HERE). Different chemicals are already used during the production and processing of hair extensions in factories. The hair extensions could be harmed as a result of chemical reactions between those chemicals and the lightening products. Bleaching the hair will simply cause the extensions to dry out, ruin their color, and shorten their lifespan.
#4: Using Normal Brushes
Regular brushes will only cause the hair strands to break when used on extensions. You should use brushes made specifically for hair extensions instead. The bristle brush is looped to prevent pulling or breakage of the extensions by gently sliding through the hair. It will help untangle your extensions without making the hair frizzy or pulling any hair. Keep in mind that human hair extensions are more sensitive than your actual hair. Therefore, you should carefully comb your extensions. If you have not found for yourself a good detangling brush, you can click HERE to find one.
Your real human hair extensions will continue to look wonderful with the help of a great hairbrush and a regular brushing routine. Not only will this help with tangles, but also with your hair matting. It’s important to brush your hair before a shower, after a shower, and before bed. This will prolong the life of your extensions because it will remove and prevent any tangles.
Thing To Avoid For Hair Extensions #5: Overusing Heat-Styling Tools
When you want to give your hair a specific style, heat styling tools are basically a necessity, but excessive heat can harm your hair over time. If you really need to use heat styling tools, then make sure to coat your hair with a heat protectant spray first, and use the lowest heat setting possible. Try to simply let your hair air dry naturally rather than using heated tools.
#6: Sleeping With Wet Hair Extensions
Whether you wear extensions or not, following this rule goes a long way. Your hair will become matted down, knotted, and tangled if you go to bed with it still damp. With tangles and knots, this could add stress and pulling to hair which could also damage your extensions. Make sure to have your hair dry before going to bed to avoid any tangles or matting while sleeping. Letting your hair air dry and combing it before bed will also help prevent any tangles and prolong the life of your extensions. It is also advisable to sleep with your hair up in a loose bun or ponytail to keep it from tangling and pulling.
Thing To Avoid For Hair Extensions #7: Harsh Environment
Your environment does have an effect on your hair. Pollutants in the air collect on your hair, building up dirt that could take away the beauty of your extensions and hair. Not only will your hair extensions’ appearance be affected, but it will also make them dry. The simplest method to protect your hair extensions, if you live in a polluted environment, is to keep them wrapped in silk cloth when going out.
- If you plan on going for a swim or going to the beach, remember that this could potentially damage your extensions because they are vulnerable to salt and chlorine. Remember to bring your swim cap if you’re planning to go on a swim to keep your extensions protected.
- If you feel like your hair is getting dry, you can also apply natural oils like argan oil to keep your hair moisturized and smooth which helps maintain the quality of your extensions.
Conclusion
When it comes to achieving the luscious locks you’ve always dreamed of, hair extensions can be a game-changer. In conclusion, achieving gorgeous hair with extensions requires careful consideration and proper care. By avoiding these common pitfalls, you can enjoy the benefits of hair extensions without compromising the health of your natural hair. Remember, a little attention goes a long way in maintaining the beauty and longevity of your dream locks.
