How to properly take care of hair extensions

No matter how gorgeous hair-extension makes your hair look, but taking care of them is always a hectic task. Though having hair extension is a bit on the expensive side, if you take proper care of it then they might last longer than you expect.

So, to help you preserve your hair extensions for a longer time, and help them look beautiful for a much longer duration then these are some tips on how to properly take care of your hair extensions.

• Make sure that you take out your hair extensions before going to sleep. The hair extensions might get tangled with your hair, or even the comb or clips of the hair extension might dig into your head which might be a bit painful.

• Make sure that you wash your extensions once a month. Place the extensions into a tub or a sink full of water, apply a small amount of shampoo, and gently rub the hair fibers. Then rinse them with lukewarm water.

• Make sure that you don't brush your hair extensions when they are wet. Let them dry in the sunlight and first detangle them with a light hand

• Comb the extensions only by using a wide-toothed comb. It will help to detangle the hair and make sure that no fiber is de-rooted.

• Make sure that you take special care when styling your hair

• and applying any heating appliances on your hair. Moisturize your hair properly before styling them.

• De-tangle your hair before washing your hair or even before going to bed.

• Don't wear your hair extensions into a ponytail if they are not made to be worn that way.

• Don't wash your hair too often, only wash them once or twice a week depending on the type of your scalp.

• Take precautions and special care while applying the conditioner. Only apply it on the lower ends of your hair, also if you ll apply more conditioner than needed then your hair extensions might fall off.

• Extensions take twice as long as the time to dry after a hair wash. No matter how beautiful the extensions look, if you avoid the care it needs it will get frizzy and might even fall.

• Cover your hair nicely with a silk scarf or a shower cap, to give ultra protection to your hair extensions while sleeping.

• Take hair-spas regularly, or as needed. A hair spa would help in strengthening the scalp and would make the hair look stronger and better. This would prevent the breaking up of actual hair.

• Choose the type of hair-extension wisely, as the quality differs from brand to brand. It is essential to know the type of hair extension and take care of it according to the precautionary methods that come with it.

• Application of any kind of mousse or dry shampoo should also be done carefully.

If you keep these points in consideration, then your hair extensions would last longer than expected and would always make sure that your hair looks ad-worthy 24*7. Hair-extensions add flamboyance to the hair and assures versatility by providing an edge with hairstyling. Choosing the right hair extensions could be a task, but maintaining their shine and strength is a more peculiar task. Thus, these steps would help to make this impossible task a bit easier for you.

I am Annapurna Dwivedi and I write on beauty and lifestyle. My interest in writing landed me the role of a content strategist and writer with Zoylee.