Caring for Your New Hair Extensions ? The Tips You Need Now

Posted by Kapellohairuk on September 6th, 2013

People are turning to hair extensions in record numbers these days. Whether you wanted a dramatically new look or you just wanted to cover a bad haircut, hair extensions are the way to go, but they can be a big commitment. Knowing how to properly care for them can give you the long lasting quality you want.

Keeping Them Clean

Jumping in the shower with your new hair extensions and grabbing the shampoo is going to be a slightly different process than you’re used to. As you go through the day, your extensions will soak up oils and other things in your environment much faster than your natural hair. In order to shampoo the extensions, cover them with a clarifying shampoo made specifically for hair extensions and carefully wash them. They only require a gentle touch. Be sure you get them rinsed well, though! It will help to avoid bonds. Be sure you don’t brush or comb them while they’re wet, as that could lead to breakage.

Keeping Them Soft

After washing, conditioning your extensions will also make sure you are always looking your best and that your extensions last a long time. Your normal conditioner, though, won’t quite work for your hair extensions. Think of your extensions as being thirstier than natural hair, since natural hair has access to oil from your scalp. Choose a product that’s been designed specifically for hair extensions. After you wash them, put plenty in your wet hair. If you need a bit of intense conditioning, leave it in for two minutes, and then rinse it out.

Keeping Them Styled

When you’re ready to head out for the day, you want your new hair to look amazing, so you may want to be aware of a few things as you style your extensions. First, always use a wide toothed comb to brush through them, and do not pull or yank on them to rid them of tangles. While good extensions can stand up to the heat of a blow dryer, it’s a good idea to only use it as necessary.

If you have clip in extensions, consider styling them before you put them in your hair. It may help to have two sets of extensions – one that is styled the way you like and one that is straight. This not only saves time, it can reduce wear and tear on your extensions.

Be aware that there are some styles that don’t work well with certain kinds of extensions, so you should always check the directions to determine how to properly style your hair before you go with a new do.

Off to Bed

After a long day, you want to be sure your extensions look fantastic in the morning, so in the evening before bed, braid your hair in one large braid if you’re not wearing clip in extensions.Then wrap your hair up to reduce breakage. In the morning, undo the braid and carefully comb through your hair, starting from the tips to the roots.

You want to make certain your hair extensions always look amazing, and these tips can help. Ask your stylist if you have additional questions!

About The Author:

This article is written by Jonathan Barrett. Kapello Hair is born with a desire to source the best quality hair in the world and to introduce a new level of innovation to the hair extensions industry. They provide a wide range of hair extensions by method, colour, length & type.