Real Hair Extensions – What You Need to Know That Your Hairdresser Might Not Tell You

Real hair extensions are more costly than synthetic ones but they do give a much more natural look of course. Properly chosen natural hair extensions will blend in with your own hair and become undetectable.

There are however some dos and don’ts concerning their maintenance that you need to know. If your hairdresser hasn’t given you the information on how to best look after your extensions, it might be to get you back to the salon sooner than you need for reasons of profit. Anyway, these are points that you should consider in order to get the maximum life, and hence value, from your hair extensions:

Natural hair extensions do not have the advantage of being supplied with the natural oils from the scalp like your own hair, and are therefore more vulnerable to drying out and becoming frizzy. You should therefore, remember, when shampooing to rinse thoroughly and then apply some conditioner, preferably extra-moisturizing formula. Apply this as a thin layer along the length of your own hair plus the extensions and leave for a few minutes. Then rinse off.

You really need to shampoo your hair every two or three days with extensions in order to keep it healthy and avoid bacterial build-up around the extensions. You need to be careful though when washing your hair, not to treat it too roughly or drag on the hair, as this could cause damage to the extensions. Do not comb violently or scratch at the area where extensions are attached.

Knots unfortunately can be a problem with hair extensions as they do tangle easily. It is best to remove these whilst your hair is wet after showering. A wide-tooth comb is essential for this as it glides through the hair more easily. Gently loosen any knots or tangles and then comb through. If the knots are stubborn, use more detangling spray and have patience. Too much pulling can cause loosening of the extensions.

Natural hair extensions are especially vulnerable to heat and drying out so it is not advisable to use straightening irons or curlers every day. It is best to apply some protective spray as you would for your natural hair when using heated appliances.

You will need to have the extensions tightened as your natural hair grows and they become gradually looser. On average you should have this done every 8-12 weeks, depending on how quickly your hair grows.. Don’t leave it too long though otherwise you may run into problems.

Your hairdresser might suggest you replace your extensions after 6 months or so , but, with proper care they can last much longer than that, maybe as much as two years, so don’t be persuaded to replace them unnecessarily. If you care for your extensions taking heed of the advice given here you will find they are a lasting asset to your appearance.

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