Taking Care of Micro Ring Hair Extensions and Other Maintenance Tips

Posted by Ms Diane Mead on October 28th, 2016

Hair extensions are widely used nowadays as one of the many ways of hairstyling and experimenting with one’s look. There are varieties of methods wherein one can style one’s hair depending on one’s personality, facial structure or personal choice. Many avant-garde hairstylists have created and designed a diverse range of hair extensions and their creativity has given birth to some of the best-known human extensions, particularly in the UK. 

Among the many hair extensions available in the market, micro ring hair extensions are a popular choice. These hair extensions help add lots of volume and length to one’s hair strands lending a natural looking gorgeous hairstyle. Since they do not use any adhesives to attach the extensions to the natural hair, they are the preferred hair styling option for many. They lie perfectly straight and seamlessly blend with your own natural hair giving you a salon type hairstyle while adding more length and volume to your natural hair. 

It is important to take care of these micro rings hair extensions and every girl can follow the below maintenance tips to make sure that the hair extensions last longer and look natural. 

Aftergetting micro rings hair extensions fitted, it is recommended you do not wash them for at least forty-eight hours. This makes the extensions sit and fall naturally on your head and blend with your natural hair. While washing try not to apply any shampoo or conditioner near the micro beads and do not forget to brush your hair and detangle the hair strands properly before washing. 

Try to use shampoos, conditioners and aftercare hair care products that have been recommended for hair extensions only. Certain high street brands contain silicone-based ingredients which can cause bonds to weaken and dry out the hair causing it to become very dry and rough. One can go for a recommended conditioner, as it is good for the hair extensions and provides them with the much-needed nutrients and vitamins. Dry your hair smoothly and gently with a towel, as rubbing your hair vigorously would only cause it to tangle and get messy. 

When using heat appliances after washing your hair such as a blow dryer, straighteners or curling tongs, try not to apply too much stress on your hair and the extensions. When you need to treat your hair with these equipment, try to keep the temperature settings at optimal. Also, remember that drying, straightening or curling your hair must be less frequent when you have extensions on. This is beneficial for your hair strength and durability. 

One must also use only a soft bristle brush or a tangle teaser which causes minimum damage to your extensions. Brush your extensions at least once a day but no more than three times a day or else it will cause unnecessary shedding and pulling at the bonds. 

While sleeping, it is advisable to either leave your hair tied loose in a ponytail or plaited to prevent tangling and knotting. Whenever you go for any sport like swimming, to the gym or for an outdoor activity, keep your hair tied back tightly in a braid or a high ponytail. 

About the Author:

Ms Diane Mead is the customer services manager of hairxtensionsdirect.co.uk which sell 100% human nail-tip, stick tip nano-tip, and micro loop extensions, clip in sets, wefts/weaves, aftercare products, removal and application tools and much more!!