There are some not so typical ways of taking care of your hair extensions that are just as important as the ones you are used to seeing and reading. There are a few key things you need to remember when trying to keep your extensions glamorous, shiny and healthy looking.
Use shampoo– Nobody likes to see dry looking hair with split ends! Washing the hair every other day will aid in maintaining the luster of the hair. Try to pick shampoos that add shine and a conditioner that has healthy moisture rich ingredients such as natural oils.
Tip: add olive oil to your shampoo to amp up the benefits of your cleansing agent. Another tip that can be helpful when you are short on time and need a refresher is trying a dry shampoo from a trusted brand. Dry shampoos help to remove buildup from the hair, add shine and are a quick way to keeping your hair looking great.
Watch the Accessories:
Using a hair bands, banana clips and weird shaped pins that have little grooves and crevices where the hair can get caught and snap or break sometimes in half.
Tip: Avoid bands with metal clips and sharp grooves; try to find bands that are even all around. One way to make use of the hair bands that you do have that may have grooves you have the option of rotating the band in your ponytail throughout the day so that your hair isn’t subject to the same stress for hours on end.
Watch the hair tools:
Brushes can be a girl’s best from when trying to prevent tangles and keeping your extensions looking shiny and healthy. While brushing the hair is clearly healthy it but can be very risky if you brush too often. Brushing the hair consistently can encourage split ends and shedding which is only counterproductive to maintaining healthy hair.
Tip: brush your hair in small sections from root to tip. Apply the brush gently but with purpose paying close attention to protect the hair from damage
Keep you Scalp healthy
Scalp health for some, is maybe the last thing thought of when trying to care for your extensions. But keeping your scalp healthy is not only necessary but can actually ensure that when you install your extensions you are doing it on a great foundation. Scalp irritation can be detrimental when wearing a new weave because it leads to great discomfort and it may be tempting for you to scratch or further irritate your scalp as you try to make things easier for yourself.
Tip: Regular scalp massages encourages blood flow to the scalp and stimulates the follicles improving the overall condition of your scalp. Clarify the scalp often using gentle products such as apple cider vinegar or your favorite clarifying shampoo. If you have scalp issues such as dandruff try to correct the issue so that you can comfortably wear your style without worry or discomfort.
What other not so typical tips do you have when trying to maintain the health of your extensions?
