Handy Tips for Hair Extensions

Hair extensions are more sensitive than natural hair. Damaged extensions cannot be patched up so it is important to exert a lot of effort to protect these synthetic hair pieces. It is possible to maintain these vanity investments by taking good care of your hair extensions.

• These hair parts can get entangled easily while you are asleep so you can wrap a large scarf made of cotton fabric around the extension. You can prevent too much friction which can cause the damage.
• Take care in washing your hair. This exercise should be done every two days since excessive rinsing can lead to immediate wear and tear. Avoid using shampoo and conditioner that contain silicone-based compounds and detergents. These substances can leave filtrate on your scalp and hair. This is one of the causes of hair extension damage in the long-term. Use your fingertips in massaging the shampoo in your scalp but do this with extreme caution.
• Wear a swimming cap or make sure that your hair is out of the water while in the swimming pool. Remember that chlorine and salt can cause the hair to become twisted.
• You can style your extensions according to your preference after clipping these pieces. It is possible to curl or straighten said extensions using a flat iron. Synthetic hair extensions are pre-styled and should merely be clipped in. It is better to dry your tresses naturally instead of using the electric dryer. Heat is one of the greatest adversaries of hair extensions. The blower and other styling tools can cause too much heat. It is advisable to apply a protective fluid if you have to use these implements. Curl extensions carefully using warm water and curlers.
• Take care of your scalp as well. It is important to do this if you have a hair weave or you wear hair extension pieces frequently. These weaves are fastened to natural hair and exposed to product accretion. It is practical to utilize herbals to enable the scalp to generate sufficient amount of essential oils needed for a wholesome appearance.
• Make it a point to visit your hair stylist on a regular basis. Follow the suggestions of experts regarding hair maintenance to ensure that your hair is always in peak condition. Do not apply any chemicals on your hair extension and avoid products that have alcohol content. It is best to leave these methods to your stylist.
• Make sure that you examine the quality of artificial hair before purchasing one. The cheapest variety cannot endure heat. While you can use the flat iron, try to keep the very minimal to avoid burning the man-made hair. Hot rollers can melt the artificial fibers. Get rid of your hair extensions as soon as these look shabby. Synthetic tresses can get loose or look patchy usually on the second month. You can bring these to the hair stylist for possible restoration. If it is not worth keeping the artificial hair, it is time to get a new one.

By Anne Del Rio