The Dos and Don’ts of Maintaining Your Hair Extensions
Whether you’ve just got hair extensions or had them for a while, you know that proper maintenance is essential for them to stay in perfect condition. In this article, we will review the basic dos and don’ts when maintaining your hair extensions.
Dos
- Turn the extensions in loose braid at night to prevent entangling
- Wash your hair extensions in lukewarm water with a sulfate-free shampoo
- Brush thoroughly your extensions
- Use leave-in conditioners
- Use a wide-tooth comb
- Apply heat protectants
- Prevent hot styling tools from direct contact
- Invest in a silk or satin pillowcase
Don’ts
- Don’t use hair products containing sulfate
- Don’t use too much heat
- Don’t use hairbands
- Don’t brush your hair extensions while they are wet
- Don’t dye the hair extensions
- Don’t use too much styling tools like blowers, curling irons, etc.
- Don’t use oils, creams and sprays directly on the extensions
Following the dos and don’ts above will help you maintain your hair extensions in perfect condition. Remember that this is a small but essential detail to increase the life of your extensions.
