Hair extensions are such an amazing thing that they could transform your entire look by adding volume and length to your hair. Celebrities use them to get glamorous hairstyles in only a day. Just like normal human hair, permanent hair extensions need a certain amount of care. If you want your hair extensions to make you look beautiful, you better learn how to maintain them properly.
You must treat your extensions like your natural
hair. Yes, you can wash your permanent extensions with your salon-prescribed or
doctor-prescribed shampoo. Be gentle, though, so that you don't ruin your
extensions. If you become too rough with them, they won't last long.
Remember it is not a good idea to wash your extensions that are glued or clipped in along your natural hair. These should be removed and treated separately.
Sulfates are the cleansing agents that give shampoos their foaming properties. Effective cleaners include sulfates. However, they have the potential to dry out the protective natural oils in your hair. You need to be very careful not to dry out your extensions since while your body is constantly producing fresh oils for your natural hair, your extensions do not have a direct source. Your hair may develop split ends as a result of sulfates. Over time, sulfates can cause your hair to look frizzy or dry.
The cuticle layer on each hair strand serves as protection. The cuticle layer not only shields the hair strand but also reflects sunlight, giving your hair its sheen. The cuticle layer deteriorates over the day, leaving your hair limp and lifeless. By releasing positively charged particles that attach to the negatively charged areas of your hair and repair the cuticle layers, conditioners restore your hair's body and gloss. Make careful to thoroughly comb the conditioner through your hair's roots. Use a leave-in conditioner on your braids or curly extensions throughout the day.
Wash your extensions three to five times a week. Your extensions shouldn't be washed every day. If you over-wash them, they will become dried out much like your regular hair. When you skip a wash day, give your hair a light rinse and apply conditioner. Depending on your hair's thickness, oil content, and the amount of product you use in it, you should wash it every so often. For instance, Someone with thick, dry hair wouldn't need to wash their hair as frequently as someone with thin, greasy hair who styles their hair every day and uses a lot of product. Also never forget to dry your extensions. Damp extensions can ruin your natural hair as well.
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