Getting hair extensions is an amazing option for people who want to add a little spark into their looks. Changing lengths and volume of your hair can really pump up your style and help with achieving lasting impressions. But as soon the doors of the hair salon close behind there is only one question left on your mind: how to care for hair extensions?
Maintenance and care routine for hair extensions is simple and difficult at the same time. You must accept the fact that hair extensions require the same amount of care as your natural hair. There is no easy way out of it. But putting time and effort into this process can help you to preserve the beautiful looks of your hair extensions and make them last longer. Just look at the available locks at Ivana Farisei hair shop would you not want them to last forever?
Our list of hair extension maintenance tips
- Do not neglect brushing. Think about your natural hair and how often you brush it. The same goes for hair extensions: always remember to brush them at least twice a day, in the morning and before going to bed. Brushing would help you to avoid tangles and mats and ensure distribution of scalp oil throughout the hair. Never brush your wet extensions.
- Learn how to wash your extensions. Excessive washing would do more bed than good to your hair after getting hair extensions. Instead focus on pampering your hair 2 times a week with a full ritual, including sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, hair mask, or leave in conditioner. Hot water might feel good on your body, but using warm water instead can keep your locks moisturized. Always leather shampoo between the palms of your hands and apply from the center of your head to the sides. Rince your hair thoroughly.
- Nighttime protection. If you want to make your extensions look better and last longer forget about sleeping with wet and loose hair. Your extensions just as your natural hair are at the weak spot when wet, prone to tangling and matting. Take some time and dry your extensions with a cold hair dryer before going to bed. Loosely braiding your hair or investing into silk bonnet or a silk pillowcase can help you to prevent additional friction for your hair while moving during the night.
- It’s all about hydration. Unfortunately, even if you got perfect natural looking real hair extensions, they are still not your natural hair. Extensions are attached very close to your roots, and they do not receive nourishment from your scalp. You need to provide this nourishment externally. Use hair serum or hair oil for the ends daily to lock in moisture and ensure softness.
- No more heat. Your natural hair and extensions share one more quality – they do not take heal kindly. After washing your hair extensions use a microfiber towel to squeeze excessive water and let them air dry. You can also use a hair dryer, but only with cold air. If you are straightening your hair quite often never, forget to put a heat protectant first.
- Talk to your hair extension specialist. Keep in touch with the person you made your beautiful hair blossom. When it comes to this there is nothing better than professional maintenance.
Just follow these simple tips and your hair extensions would look better and last much longer. If you are looking for a professional assessment of your locks or hair extensions London UK you are always welcomed at Ivana Farisei.
