5 Tips to Care for Your Hair Extensions

If you’ve just gotten permanent extensions, avoid washing them for 24 to 48 hours to let them adhere properly.

Then opt for for sulfate- and silicone-free shampoos and gently massage your scalp and roots to break up any debris. Follow with

conditioner only on the ends as the “emollients can dissolve the adhesion at the root, causing the extension to slip right out,”says

FSN wigs hair extensions technician,For clip-in pieces, wash them after every 6 to 8 uses, and lay them flat on a towel to dry.

While we love a glamorous blowout, styling products and hot tools can take a toll on hair, so make sure to give them some Hair

Conditioner. Deep condition once a month so strands look healthy and shiny. Apply a hair mask like hair conditioner from mid-shaft

to tips and allow it to penetrate for 20 minutes for an extra boost of moisture.

The natural oils from our scalp help moisturize our own strands, but since extensions are not attached to the scalp, they’re more

prone to dryness. Steer clear of alcohol laden products, which will lift moisture out of the hair and make extensions look frazzled.

If you wash your hair at night, make sure to completely dry it before slipping under the covers. The weight of wet hair can lead to

breakage and tangling. Keep bonded and permanent extensions from getting knotted by loosely braiding strands at night prior to

going to bed, your hair will be tangle free in the morning and you wake up with perfect, soft waves.Always take out clip-in extensions

at night to avoid breakage.

If you’ve opted for permanent extensions, do not consider taking them out as a DIY project. Head to a hairstylist for professional

removal to forgo any damage to your natural strands.