How To Care For Your Real Hair Extensions

How To Care For Your Real Hair Extensions

Having real human hair extensions fitted can be expensive, so it’s important to look after them well to get the best lifespan from them. With a little time and effort you could get up to a year’s wear from your real hair extensions. Here are our top tips for looking after your extensions:

Brushing your hair – It’s a good idea to invest in a hair brush that has been specially designed for hair extensions. The bristles on a regular hair brush may catch the hair extension bonds at the roots and damage them. A hair extension brush will glide easily over the bonds without snagging them. When brushing your hair you should hold the bonds and try to brush as gently as possible. Remember the extensions are bonded to your own hair, so if you pull too hard you could pull your own hair out at the roots. It’s recommended that you brush your hair extensions no more than 3 times per day. Take a look at our specially formulated extensions brush here: Brush £9.95

Washing your hair – It’s advisable to wait at least 48 hours after having your extensions fitted before you consider washing your hair. After that, try not to wash your hair more than 2 to 3 times per week as this can dry the extensions out and make them brittle. When it comes to washing your hair it’s recommended that you brush it gently first to get rid of any tangles as these will be harder to brush out when it’s wet. Ensure that you use shampoo and conditioner that have been specially designed for people with hair extensions. Wash your hair with your head upright i.e. standing up in the shower as opposed to hanging your head over the bath. Apply conditioner to the ends and mid-length of your hair extensions, do not apply it at the roots as this can soften and weaken the bond which can cause the extensions to come out. Take a look at our specially formulated extensions shampoo here: Shampoo £7.80 / Conditioner £7.80. 

Drying your hair – Do not brush your hair while it’s wet! Use a leave-in condition, or allow your hair to air dry and slowly detangle with a wide-toothed comb, holding the bonds so as not to place too much stress on your roots. Section your hair and dry the extensions carefully, making sure the bonds are fully dry. Don’t use the highest setting on your hair dryer as this can dry your extensions out, and weaken the bonds.

Styling your hair – Real hair extensions can be styled the same as your regular hair. Straightening irons, curling tongs, crimpers etc are safe to use on your extensions. However, it is highly advisable to use a heat protection spray before heat treating your hair extensions. Hairspray, serums and gels can be used on your extensions, but avoid the actual bonds as products can weaken them. Real hair extensions should be safe to dye as long as you avoid the bonds. However, most natural hair extension wefts are made up of multi-tonal colours to give a natural look, so the hair colourant may take differently on different wefts. It’s best to have anything like that done at a reputable salon to ensure the best result. Why not take a look at our specially formulated extensions serum as well? £7.80.

Sleeping with hair extensions – Ensure that your hair is fully dry before sleeping. Going to bed with wet or damp hair extensions can weaken and damage the bonds. It’s also advisable to tie your hair up gently in a loose plait or low ponytail. This will help to stop your hair getting tangled in the night, thus reducing the amount of brushing and styling you’ll need to do in the morning.

 For more information visit our website: www.foxyhairextensions.net