How To Look After Your Human Hair Clip-in Extensions

How To Look After Your Human Hair Clip-in Extensions

Clip-in hair extensions made from human hair are more durable than synthetic versions. When looked after correctly, it's not uncommon for them to last up to 12 months, even with regular use. However, neglect will cause the extensions to need replacing every 3-6 months! Clip-in extensions should be washed regularly but not over-treated! Wash after 4-5 uses only, or when visibly dirty! 

Looking After Your Clip-ins...

1.	First de-tangle with a wide tooth comb before washing.
2.	Using a gentle flow of water and holding your extensions by the clips, allow the water to run down the hair.
3.	Shampoo using Foxy's shampoo Don't rub the hair but gently squeeze shampoo through hair from clips to ends instead and rinse thoroughly.
4.	Apply the Foxy conditioner, squeezing it down the hair and leaving it to soak for 5 minutes.
5.	Squeeze out any excess water and pat dry with a towel. Don't rub hair with towel.
6.	De-tangle the extensions again with a wide tooth comb. Start with the clips and work downward to remove any tangles being careful not to pull. Do not use a brush on the hair when wet.
7.	Using a round barrel brush blow dry the extensions section by section using the medium or cool setting and remembering to use Foxy protection spray before applying any form of heat.
8.	Once completely dry store with clips closed to avoid tangling.

For more after-care information please visit the after-care section of our website and download one of our after-care guides!

For further information visit our website: www.foxyhairextensions.net or call us on 0845 0948403

Why Choose Brazilian Hair Extensions

Why Choose Brazilian Hair Extensions

Foxy Hair Extensions are proud to stock Grade 5A Virgin Brazilian hair wefts, flat tip and nano ring hair extensions. Brazilian hair provides the ultimate in luxury quality hair extensions and they are well worth investing in if you want extensions that look and feel natural and go undetected.

Virgin hair is the best quality hair available because it has never been treated with any processing chemicals. The colour and texture of virgin hair is not altered in any way therefore reaching you in the exact state that it left the kind hair donor.

Virgin hair’s cuticles remain fully intact and all face the same direction allowing the hair to freely move with your own hair and feel soft and natural (this is also known as Remy hair).Virgin hair can last anywhere between one to two years if looked after properly and it can even be colour treated to perfectly match your own hair without it being detrimental to the quality of the extensions.

Why it’s suitable for you…
Brazilian hair is naturally thick, shiny and will often have a slight wave, which makes it a perfect match for variety of ethnic groups. To ensure your extensions remain in the best possible condition wash them carefully with specially designed products, and ensure that they are fully dry before sleeping!

For more information visit our website: Foxy Hair Extensions 

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