This is why I recommend just twice a week for washing your hair. When your extensions are drier they can break easier, which can lead to more shedding and require you to replace your extensions more often. If you wash your hair more, you’ll risk drying out your hair extensions. My recommendation is to wash your hair twice a week when you have extensions. When it comes to washing your extensions, this is where you want to be more low-maintenance. This is one of the most common questions people have about taking care of their hair extensions. If you’ve ever wondered can I shower with hair extensions, or how often should I wash my hair when I have extensions, you are not alone. On that note, let’s talk about washing your hair. Instead of brushing your hair when wet, feel free to brush prior to getting your hair wet. When your extensions are wet, they are more vulnerable to breakage. Lastly, don’t ever brush your hair extensions when wet. When this happens, your hair extensions will need to be replaced. Rough brushing over the tops of your rows can cause looping at the seam of your wefts. As with your natural hair, the goal is to detangle without breaking, so try not to yank the brush through the hair, but be patient and gentle when brushing your hair extensions. While brushing your hair extensions, just remember to be gentle. This method can also help to reduce the amount of pulling on your extensions. It’s also a good idea to start brushing your hair from the bottom, removing any tangles, and working your way up to the top of your head from there. This will prevent excess pulling or tugging as you brush out your hair. To prevent breakage or shedding, you’ll want to place your hand at the top of your row or weft while brushing your hair. How you brush your extensions is important too. I recommend using an extension-safe brush with boar bristles and flexible bristles, like this one. You may want to make it a habit to carry around a brush or a wide -toothed comb with you during the day, so you have it if you need it. It’s also a good idea to brush your hair if you feel it becoming tangled at any point during the day. Brush your hair extensions in the morning and before bed every night to detangle anything you’ve built up during the day. I recommend brushing your hair twice a day as a minimum. When you have hair extensions, it’s important to brush them often. ![]() Just like your natural hair gets tangled, hair extensions will tangle too, but there are things you can do to lessen and prevent tangling - brushing is one of those things. How to Take Care of Your Hair Extensions: The Dos In short, taking care of your hair extensions will require a hair care routine and does take some maintenance, but it doesn’t have to be a lot, and you can still enjoy a more low maintenance hair care routine even with extensions. As an added bonus, the better you care for your hair extensions, the less damaged your natural hair is likely to be AND you may be able to go for a longer period of time in between your move-up appointments. There are definitely things you’ll want to include in your daily hair extension care routine that are going to help you keep your hair looking and feeling healthy, and prolong the life of your extensions. ![]() ![]() These tips are focused on hand-tied hair extensions, but they’ll apply to most types of human hair extensions.ĭo Hair Extensions Require A Lot Of Maintenance?īefore we get started, it’s important to know that while your hair extensions can be low maintenance, that doesn’t mean no maintenance. In this guide to hair extension care, I’ll cover my top tips for taking care of your hair extensions - the dos AND the don’ts. As a hair extension stylist, I’ve been working in the industry for over 17 years and in that time I’ve learned a few things that can help you take care of your hair extensions to prolong their life and keep your hair looking amazing. ![]() You just got your new hand tied hair extensions and your hair looks AMAZING! (Or maybe you’re thinking about getting extensions and want to know more before you commit.) Now that you have your dream hair and have invested in these high-quality hair extensions, you want to keep your locks looking great! That’s where this hair extension care guide comes in.
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